For her directorial debut, Chloe Dumont dissects the intricacies at play of one couple’s power struggle. Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) are the recently engaged pair at the center of Fair Play. The two are employed at the same hedge fund management firm, where their relationship is kept secret, since it is at … Continue reading Review: ‘Fair Play’ – Sex, Power, and Mayhem
Review: ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ A Refreshing Sandler Coming-of-Age Story
Adam Sandler, Happy Madison Productions, and Netflix have enjoyed a fruitful relationship since the release of the aptly titled The Ridiculous Six back in 2015. Centered around two best friends planning their Bat-Mitzvah, their latest collaboration, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, skims on the ridiculous in favor of earnestness. Based on … Continue reading Review: ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ A Refreshing Sandler Coming-of-Age Story
Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ – Sexy, Bloody, Gothic Horror is Back on Netflix
Few would dispute that Mike Flanagan knows how to tell a great dramatic story. However, even the famed horror director has outdone himself this time. A master of suspense and dramatic storytelling, Flanagan tells his most ambitious story to date with The Fall of the House of Usher for Netflix. The eight-part limited series debuts … Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2023: ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ – Sexy, Bloody, Gothic Horror is Back on Netflix
TV: ‘Sex Education’ – A Final Season Farewell for Characters That Belong Together
Few shows began quite like Sex Education. The British pseudo-rom-com followed a group of teenagers over four seasons as they dealt with the pressures of growing up. Of course, sex and relationships occupy their mind, but the power of the series always came in the ways the relationships between each character evolved. With the cast … Continue reading TV: ‘Sex Education’ – A Final Season Farewell for Characters That Belong Together
TIFF 2023: ‘Fair Play’ Shines a Light on Power, Work, and Entitlement
While Wall Street has been a fruitful location for storytelling, the business world has become a hotspot of creative activity. The high-stakes world has often served as a microcosm for larger issues in America. Director and writer Chloe Domont utilizes this approach, as well as audience awareness of Wall Street and Industry, to deliver a … Continue reading TIFF 2023: ‘Fair Play’ Shines a Light on Power, Work, and Entitlement
Review: ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ – A Baadasssss Look into Exploitation
It’s business as usual in The Glen. Drug dealers roam the streets pushing product and collecting debts. Sex workers serve more than carnal desires by being eyes and ears on the streets. Pimps control inventory from shady motels adorned with cheap rugs and old blinds. Territories are disputed, and scores are settled. Today was a … Continue reading Review: ‘They Cloned Tyrone’ – A Baadasssss Look into Exploitation
TV Review: ‘The Witcher’ – Even in Season 3 Same Issues Plague the Series
Over the first two seasons, The Witcher became one of the most successful video game adaptations to date. While it pulled heavily from the popular fantasy novel series, creature designs from the games helped elevate the visuals. Pulling popular characters from the novels, the series built brilliant lore around its central characters. Unfortunately, The Witcher … Continue reading TV Review: ‘The Witcher’ – Even in Season 3 Same Issues Plague the Series
TV Review: Netflix ‘Skull Island’ – Lots of Monsters and Plenty of Humor
The Monster-Verse continues to expand its lore and its storytelling. After successful films Godzilla in 2014, Kong: Skull Island in 2017, and Godzilla vs. Kong in 2021, many questioned why Legendary would let their cash cow fall apart. Sure enough, they found a way forward, setting up a live-action series with AppleTV+ and an animated … Continue reading TV Review: Netflix ‘Skull Island’ – Lots of Monsters and Plenty of Humor
Review: ‘Extraction 2’ Puts the Action in Extraction
Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) was dead, to begin with. After having been declared clinically deceased, Rake is slowly nursed back to health and is summoned for another mission. This time the distress call arrives from his ex-wife Mia (Olga Kurylenko) via a mysterious man (Idris Elba). Mia’s sister Ketevan (Tinatin Dalakishvili) and her children are … Continue reading Review: ‘Extraction 2’ Puts the Action in Extraction
TV Review: ‘MerPeople’ Documents an Inclusive, Yet Niche Community
While most audiences are excited for the release of fantasy The Little Mermaid this weekend, Netflix had another plan. Their new reality series MerPeople seeks to understand a unique community emerging on social media. The idea of “mermaiding” has caught on in a big way on TikTok and Instagram. Those participating in the subculture create … Continue reading TV Review: ‘MerPeople’ Documents an Inclusive, Yet Niche Community