Richard Donner’s 1976 film “The Omen” is a completely underrated horror classic. Following the story of U.S. Ambassador Robert Thorn as he deals with his son Damien being the Antichrist, it’s eerie, interesting and an ideal fright flick. Last week, horror fans were gifted Arkasha Stevenson’s prequel, “The First Omen.” […]
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‘Arthur the King’ tells wholesome story about companionship
If you know me, you know that dogs are in my psychological pyramid of needs. They are arguably one of the best creatures on earth, but this is not a debate. It’s a review of Simon Cellan Jones’ new action/adventure film “Arthur the King.” As a kid, the 2008 comedy […]
New horror movie earns less-than-‘Immaculate’ reviews
Michael Mohan’s new horror movie “Immaculate” is anything but. Despite starring Sydney Sweeney, which is arguably the only reason this movie is popular right now, this film is just another wannabe slasher that lacks character development, direction and good writing. The first issue with this movie is that for a […]
‘Dune: Part Two’ blows audiences away with star-studded cast
After a slight delay due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, fans were ecstatic to finally receive the sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s hit 2021 film, “Dune: Part One.” “Dune: Part Two” is an intensely immersive and epic sci-fi that picks up right where the last movie left off, following Paul Atreides as […]
‘All of Us Strangers’ focuses on forgiveness and grief
“All of Us Strangers,” starring Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy and Jamie Bell, is an enchanting, heartbreaking tale of grief and reconciliation. The film follows Adam, a screen-writer living in London, as he deals with the death of his parents well into adulthood and forms a relationship with fellow […]
New brilliant film transports viewers to ‘The Promised Land’
Things rarely turn out the way we want them, and even less so for our protagonist, Ludvig Kahlen, played by Mads Mikkelsen, in the new film “The Promised Land.” The brazenly stoic war hero, now an impoverished farmer, comes home to cultivate the vacant, sterile and unkind heath, otherwise known […]
‘Poor Things’ tops this winter’s box office recap
My favorite place to spend my free time is the movie theater. Over winter break, a few movies were released that I just knew I had to see. From comedy movies like “Wonka” to heart-wrenching dramas like “The Iron Claw,” here are the movies I saw and what they were […]
New animated film ‘Leo’ is a family-friendly heartwarming story
Happy Madison Productions recently released a new family-oriented film, “Leo,” the company’s second animated movie ever following “Eight Crazy Nights” from 2003. The plot follows a class pet, a tuatara named Leonardo (Adam Sandler), who discovers he may only have a year left to live. Through this revelation, he decides […]
Sick and twisted new film ‘Saltburn’ blows audiences away
Parties doused in lively technicolor, hedonism taken to an immeasurable extreme, a cunning yet charming cast of characters, all of this and more can be expected from Emerald Fennell’s newest film “Saltburn.” Released on Nov. 17, this movie brilliantly lies somewhere between a satire about England’s upper class and an […]
Sofia Coppola’s ‘Priscilla’ leaves viewer underwhelmed
Imagine meeting the most famous artist right now. Imagine they take an interest in you, invite you over often and share personal thoughts with you. You develop a relationship with this star, but they are not everything you thought they’d be. This is the premise of Sofia Coppola’s new biopic, […]