Sharlto Copley

Monkey Man

Monkey Man

“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 […]

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(L to R) Iyana Halley, Idris Elba, and Leah Jeffries play a family who find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion in Beast.

Beast

If you’re looking for one last vacation before school starts, “Beast” takes the audience to South Africa on a treacherous adventure. Depending on your expectations, this made-for-TV movie delivers predictable thrills, and suspense and functions mostly like a watered-down “Jurassic Park.” Baltasar Kormákur is a hit-or-miss director, with surprising nuance in thrillers like “Adrift” (2018),

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Gringo

Joel Edgerton’s brother Nash is the director of Gringo, his sophomore effort behind the camera. Both Edgerton’s have found success in various roles of filmmaking, but Gringo doesn’t showcase either of their skills. The second consecutive miscast role for Joel Edgerton (Red Sparrow) who began as a poor man’s Aussie heartthrob but, but now quite

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Hardcore Henry

I’m often asked what types of films I like. I usually explain that there isn’t a type, but a quest for something original, unique, different, that’s what impresses me. However, here is an example where a far reaching first time filmmaker, Ilya Naishuller (called the next Tarantino) debuts an entirely innovative and unconventional presentation, and

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