The endless amount of impeccably crafted gun-heavy action fires ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ to...
American action cinema has often lagged behind its Asian counterparts, who particularly honed the art of onscreen hand-to-hand combat, combined with masterful stunt work. One turning point on a mainstream scale occurred with the...
‘Cocaine Bear’ provides a heart-pounding high
“Cocaine Bear” is a high-concept comedy that supplies an unbeatable cinematic experience. The comedy's premise comes from a true story involving blow, a bear and drug smugglers. In 1985, a former narcotics officer turned...
‘Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania’ falls short in every expectation
Ant-Man and the Wasp returned to cinema as of Feb. 17, as “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania;” starring Paul Rudd as the beloved Ant-Man and a recasting of his daughter Cassie Lang with actress...
Netflix’s ‘Unlocked’ should stay locked away
There’s nothing modern horror and thriller writers hate more than a cell phone. A device that the characters can use to call for help instantly — where’s the tension in that? As a result,...
‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ falls just short of its predecessors but manages to make...
The “Magic Mike” film series made its final, long-awaited return to the big screen with “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” on Feb. 10th. Initially set to be released via streaming on HBO Max, Warner Bros....
Sundance exclusive: Rich Brian makes an acting debut in Justin Chon’s ‘Jamojaya’
On January 22, “Jamojaya” premiered at Eccles Theatre in Park City, Utah for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The director of “Jamojaya,” Justin Chon, expressed his sentiment for the project during the pre-screening portion...
‘Infinity Pool’ reaffirms Cronenberg’s ability to explore the grotesque
Brandon Cronenberg’s second feature “Infinity Pool” sets the Canadian director up for a bright future, as he follows in the footsteps of building a cult following like his father, “The King of Venereal Horror,”...
Sundance exclusive: ‘Justice’ reignites the fight against sexual assault on the federal floor
Content warning: This article may not be suited for readers sensitive to sexual violence.
On the first day of the Sundance Film Festival, January 19, the press exclusive panel “Sundance Scoop” announced a surprise addition...
‘Women Talking’ tackles uncomfortable questions
Upon seeing the costumes in “Women Talking,” I assumed that it was a period piece, perhaps set sometime in the 19th century. Then I learned that it was set in 2010, I was shocked...
In Retrospect: ‘Columbus’ reflects upon Kogonada’s delicate ode to architecture and those who long...
Kogonada invites us to find solace through his gently moving story about architecture, friendship and belonging in his film, “Columbus.” Released in 2017, the video essayist turned director’s debut feature captures a junction between...