Running Time: 115 minutes Rated R Grade C+ Best known as the clown from the 2017 remake of It, we didn’t see much of the younger Bill Skarsgård in those sequels. His less-than-memorable appearances in other action and horror films like Barbarian and John Wick: Chapter 4 have done little for his career. Boy Kills World puts Skarsgård at the center […]
Go West, they say, and Hollywood sure is listening. Gorgeous landscapes, harsh terrain, and states like Wyoming and Montana become supporting characters instead of simple locations. Rod Blackhurst’s latest film Blood for Dust takes the viewer on an alternate route of the West, the region’s most lackluster and bland cities. This slow-burn crime thriller is
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a film that mines the lesser-known exploits of Britain’s most roguish soldiers. This action-comedy stirs together actual events with a riotous twist, presenting a captivating mix of historical depth and boisterous humor. Based on the nonfiction bestseller by Damien Lewis, it’s about the first-ever special forces unit formed during
Director: Marco Perego Rated R Running Time 90 min Grade C- We’re getting to the point in border crossing films; if you have seen one, you have seen them all. The suspense/thriller sub-genre typically has a checklist of themes: violent scenes, ethical dilemmas, and ethereal desert shots. The Absence of Eden is, unfortunately, derivative of
“Civil War” emerges as a riveting film that breaks the conventional boundaries of its genre to present a potent story centered on the ethics of journalism and the grim realities of war. Set in a future America devastated by internal strife, the movie offers an intense look at the duties and challenges journalists face in
The 2024 series Fallout, a brainchild of Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy (the co-creators of Westworld) and available on Amazon Prime, is a unique and captivating adaptation of the popular video game franchise. For those unfamiliar, the Fallout video game franchise, known for its post-apocalyptic setting and open-world gameplay, has been a fan favorite since
“Monkey Man” marks Oscar-nominee Dev Patel‘s (“Lion,” “Slumdog Millionaire”) noteworthy debut as a feature film director, delivering a gripping action thriller that delves deep into themes of vengeance, justice, and perseverance. Inspired by the legendary figure of Hanuman, the Hindu deity known for his indomitable strength and unwavering courage, “Monkey Man” follows the journey of
Director: Thea Sharrock Running Time 100 min Rated R Grade B+ Easily the year’s funniest film. Wicked Little Letters is a performance goldmine from the versatile Oscar-winning Olivia Colman (The Favourite, Wonka). In fact, what other reason do you need a true story, with Colman and Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley (Women Talking, Wild Rose) swearing
If you can imagine one of those traumatizing paramedic episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” combined with Antoine Fuqua’s award-winning “Training Day,” you might get some idea of what “Asphalt City” is going to put you through. Previously titled “Black Flies” when it debuted at Cannes last year, what could have been just another rookie working with
“Shirley,” the 2024 film written and directed by John Ridley(“12 Years A Slave”), astutely pays tribute to the trailblazing legacy of Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress and the first Black major-party candidate for President of the United States. Like last year’s film “Rustin,” we have another historically accurate