Jokes and frustrations circulate throughout Hollywood about David Fincher. The famed director became known for his “many tales” approach decades ago. His exacting nature pushed his Zodiac cast to the brink of insanity. For other actors, it proved too intense. Yet Fincher, a master filmmaker in every sense of the phrase, flirts with true greatness … Continue reading Review: ‘The Killer’ – David Fincher’s Most Straightforward & Funny Action Thriller
Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ – A Scorsese Masterpiece of Benal Hatred and Violence
The history of movies has already marked the achievements of Martin Scorsese. His contributions to the art form – monumental. The style and visual panache inspire new filmmakers to this day. Scorsese’s complicated relationship with religion, violence, and death echoes throughout his filmography. While he’s often associated with the gangsters, he’s also found beauty in … Continue reading Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ – A Scorsese Masterpiece of Benal Hatred and Violence
Review: ‘The Killer’ – Fincher’s ‘Assassin’s Creed’ is Highly Entertaining
It’s been five days. Nothing. Patience wears thin but is necessary for this type of work. Most days are spent looking out a window, surveying the world outside. Careful planning is paramount. Calculations must be precise. Resolve must be steely. Heartbeat under 60. “Stick to your plan. Anticipate, don’t improvise”. Downtime is spent in the … Continue reading Review: ‘The Killer’ – Fincher’s ‘Assassin’s Creed’ is Highly Entertaining
Review: ‘Reptile’ – Singer’s Netflix Debut Slithers from Intriguing to Monotonous
Grant Singer knows how to create a mood. The music video director makes his debut behind the camera of a full-length feature film with the Netflix release Reptile. From the opening scene to the end of the film, Singer adeptly slithers and creeps his way through the 2 hours and 14 minutes. He is unrelenting … Continue reading Review: ‘Reptile’ – Singer’s Netflix Debut Slithers from Intriguing to Monotonous
Review: ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ – Scorsese’s Western Brings Out The Wolves
Approaching his 81st birthday this November, Martin Scorsese is still willing to maximize his creation in different stories. Power, greed, family, and murder have consistently been part of his crime dramas, but Killers of the Flower takes place in a different area of the country. It is the 1920s and Osage County, Oklahoma is full … Continue reading Review: ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ – Scorsese’s Western Brings Out The Wolves
Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘Your Lucky Day’ – Money and Fight for Survival Collide
The darkest stories of the human experience often revolve around money. Wealth often forces people to compromise their values and morals. Yet, sometimes, our fight for survival coincides with our financial worries. In the case of Your Lucky Day, the feature film debut of Daniel Brown, one Christmas Eve turns into a bloodbath. With some … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘Your Lucky Day’ – Money and Fight for Survival Collide
Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘The Last Stop in Yuma County’ – An Old Fashioned Shoot ‘Em Up
The iconic Alfred Hitchcock once noted the difference between surprise and suspense through the metaphor of a bomb. When the audience knows about a bomb, you can build entire sequences around its dangerous consequences. While an instant explosion can still shock the audience, it does not have the staying power of drawn-out tension. Director Francis … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘The Last Stop in Yuma County’ – An Old Fashioned Shoot ‘Em Up
Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘Jackdaw’ – Jaime Childs and Oliver Jackson-Cohen Craft an Existential Hero
Watching an actor land his first starring role is always exciting. For Oliver Jackson-Cohen, the young actor has lurked just beyond stardom. While he played the titular Invisible Man, the film focused on turning him into a villain. His work with Mike Flanagan resulted in two great performances, though he was undeniably evil in Bly … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘Jackdaw’ – Jaime Childs and Oliver Jackson-Cohen Craft an Existential Hero
TV Review: ‘Killing It’ – Craig Robinson Leads a Florida Crime Comedy
Actor Craig Robinson remains one of the most underutilized comedians on television. For years he's been the best part of most projects where he gets decent screen time. That's what makes Killing It such an exciting series. The Peacock original series kicked off with a dark premise - what if Robinson joined a python hunting … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Killing It’ – Craig Robinson Leads a Florida Crime Comedy
TIFF 2023: ‘The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben Island’ – A High Energy Crime Sequel
In 2022, The Umbrella Men surprised as a wildly entertaining heist film. The South African caper gave strong Ocean’s vibes and was one of the most rewatchable genre films of TIFF 2022. To our surprise, a sequel to that fun film landed at TIFF 2023. With Director John Barker returning, The Umbrella Men: Escape From … Continue reading TIFF 2023: ‘The Umbrella Men: Escape From Robben Island’ – A High Energy Crime Sequel