It's hard to believe that it has already been nine years since Keanu Reeves took on the titular character and stormed through multiple chapters as the hitman who took on everyone. Yet, here we are, the fourth (and possibly final) film with director Chad Stahelski and the movie at its longest, a full 169 minutes … Continue reading Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’
SXSW 2023: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Delivers Action Spectacle and Incredible Payoffs
The success of John Wick in 2014 launched an unlikely franchise. For Keanu Reeves, it pushed him back into the spotlight after too long away from it. The "Gun-Fu" style influenced the genre for the next decade. Chad Stahelski got a chance to jump in the director's chair. Now, for the first time in four … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Delivers Action Spectacle and Incredible Payoffs
Review: ‘Barbarian’ Will Shake You to Your Core
One of the best things about the horror genre is the element of discovery inherent to its mission. Most successful horror films build from a singular premise with the sole purpose of disturbing the audience. Sometimes this results in grotesque imagery, while others feature unyielding tension. Blood or guts can gross out audiences, but concepts … Continue reading Review: ‘Barbarian’ Will Shake You to Your Core