Author: Matt Mancuso

Mum’s the word in John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place”

Photo courtesy of GDC Graphics, Wikipedia In today’s bloated landscape of horror movie flicks, an effective gimmick goes a long way in helping a film stand out from the crowd. It’s good news, then, that the silent tension found in “A Quiet Place” is justified by the film’s setup. The […]

Arcade racers rejoice as “Burnout Paradise” returns

Graphic courtesy of Criterion Games Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC (arriving later) Hours Played: 10+ Developer: Criterion Games In the world of video game racers in the mid-2000s, the “Burnout” series was king. The arcade racing genre had heavy competition in the form of “Need for Speed,” “Midnight Club,” […]

Cloverfield franchise falters with latest Netflix addition

Photo courtesy of Usbotschaftberlin, Wikipedia In a move that surprised millions, Netflix debuted a trailer for the next film in “The Cloverfield” anthology during Super Bowl LII. Titled “The Cloverfield Paradox,” the movie is a Netflix exclusive that released following the end of the big game. Fans of the series […]