With a reliance on video game antics and comedic tones, Boy Kills World berates the audience with random sight gags and jokes. The result is fun, but Boy Kills World feels hollow.
Review: REBEL MOON – PART 2: THE SCARGIVER – A Disasterous Netflix Sequel
Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver is two-hour feature leading up to a single fight sequence. It's an embarrassing output from a filmmaker with genuine talent. Unfortunately, this feels like a desperate plea for relevance through a light rip-off of better movies.
Review: CIVIL WAR – The Most Upsetting and Visceral War Film Since Sicario
Back in 1973, François Truffaut noted that all war films end up being pro-war. We want the lead performance to triumph against all odds. Furthermore, the spectacle and might these movies showcase hinge on jingoistic messages. Released this weekend, Civil War from director Alex Garland strips down the genre to its bare bones. Yes, the … Continue reading Review: CIVIL WAR – The Most Upsetting and Visceral War Film Since Sicario
Review: CIVIL WAR Garland’s Hellish Outlook on America’s Future Will Leave Audiences Disturbed
With Civil War, Garland imagines the United States of America not far removed from the reality of the current political climate. The title alone elicits intense reactions, while the not-so-subtle suggestion this country is heading down the path of another bellicose confrontation with itself undoubtedly sparks uneasy concern.
Review: MONKEY MAN – Dev Patel’s Savage Directorial Debut is a Bloody Success
Elevator doors open to reveal a crimson backdrop. Forming a silhouette against it, is the blood-soaked Monkey Man. This scene, in all its epic glory, will undoubtedly be one of the film’s most memorable moments. Furthermore, it is a bold image that perfectly defines Monkey Man’s tone and demonstrates the unique talent of its first-time … Continue reading Review: MONKEY MAN – Dev Patel’s Savage Directorial Debut is a Bloody Success
Review: GODZILLA x KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE – A Bombastic Blockbuster
While extremely thin on plot, Godzilla x Kong is the latest Monster-verse flick to showcase the massive fights and spectacle we've come to expect.
Review: ROAD HOUSE – Gyllenhaal Carries A Frustrating Flick
Almost twenty years after Family Guy made 1989’s Road House a multi-generational cult classic, the story returns. Sporting a new lead and updated backstory, Road House 2024 wants you to fawn over it. However, outside of Jake Gyllenhaal, there’s not much to love. Doug Liman’s reboot is inelegant at times and downright terrible at others. … Continue reading Review: ROAD HOUSE – Gyllenhaal Carries A Frustrating Flick
SXSW: ARCADIAN – Nicolas Cage & Sons Fight Some Monsters
In the latest Cage-asance, we’ve seen the icon try his hand at every kind of performance. In Renfield, Nicolas Cage plays Dracula as both broad and comedic. Meanwhile, his hermit chef in Pig showcased his emotional and subdued side. He even returned to his self-effacing oddity in Dream Scenario. Few actors can match Cage's willingness … Continue reading SXSW: ARCADIAN – Nicolas Cage & Sons Fight Some Monsters
SXSW 2024: MONKEY MAN – The Action Star Reinvention of Dev Patel
The evolution of crime films and action movies has left us in an odd spot in 2024. A genre that defined many childhoods had lost its way. Gone are the days of Jackie Chan and Jean Claude Van Damme. Instead, fight choreography and personal stakes have been left to a handful of actors. Yet Monkey … Continue reading SXSW 2024: MONKEY MAN – The Action Star Reinvention of Dev Patel
TV Review: SHŌGUN – A Masterful Visual Achievement
In the history of television, some shows remain as iconic today as when they were first released. Yet, with new technologies and craftsmen in the world, there are occasional reasons to revisit these iconic worlds. In the case of Shōgun, the budget and skill is finally here to make the iconic work on a grand … Continue reading TV Review: SHŌGUN – A Masterful Visual Achievement