Horror movie fans and gamers alike have been patiently waiting for the “Five Nights at Freddy’s” (FNaF) movie since it was teased back in 2015. Excitement increased when they learned Blumhouse Productions worked closely with the game’s creator Scott Cawthon during development. The movie released last Friday in theaters and […]
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ excels despite long run-time
Martin Scorsese has done it again, this time with crime drama “Killers of the Flower Moon.” With a star-studded ensemble of Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons along with appearances from Brendan Fraser and John Lithgow, plus incredible cinematography, there is not much to complain about. The cinematography […]
Taylor Swift continues to excite fans with new movie
Over the past few months, Taylor Swift’s name has been almost impossible to escape, and for very good reason. In March of 2023, Swift embarked on her record-breaking Eras Tour — spanning over 20 US cities over the summer and over 20 international dates through the end of the year […]
The mystery behind ‘A Haunting in Venice’ is bland and predictable
“A Haunting in Venice,” directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, was more of “a disappointment in the theater.” The film follows French detective Hercule Poirot, a recurring star character of “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Death on the Nile.” First developed by Agatha Christie in the world of literature, […]
‘Blonde’ bombs due to director’s bravado
When you hear that there’s a new movie about Marilyn Monroe, you’d probably expect it to be a biopic. That wouldn’t be an unreasonable guess given the popularity of biopics in recent years. Netflix’s new film “Blonde,” released on Sept. 28, is not a biopic though. It’s a fictionalized account […]
“Do Revenge” does teen movies justice
Netflix is no stranger to teen movies, but many of their attempts have gained notoriety for the bad acting, stilted dialogue and cheesy storylines. With movies like “The Kissing Booth” in 2018, “Tall Girl” in 2019 and their ever-multiplying sequels, genuinely compelling Netflix teen movies seem to be few and […]
“Don’t Worry Darling” sags despite dramatics
Being at the forefront of Hollywood gossip since its announcement in late 2020, “Don’t Worry Darling” finally hit theaters on Friday, Sept. 26, and its attention has only grown – not necessarily for the better. The romantic thriller is actress and director Olivia Wilde’s sophomore film, following her successful 2019 […]
The French Dispatch is equally beautiful and convoluted
Photo courtesy of Diana Ringo, wiki. Wes Anderson is probably the most recognizable filmmaker working today, with his constant use of vibrant colors and an almost unhealthy obsession with framing symmetry. His style has slowly been building and evolving, while also somehow standing in place, since his first film endeavor with […]
Dune is a gorgeous slow-burn that demands a second part
Photo courtesy of Gage Skidmore, Flickr. The latest film to hit theaters is “Dune.” As it turns out though, this film’s marketing is incredibly misleading, as the title of this epic science fiction adaptation is false. The movie is not called “Dune;" rather, the title that comes on screen once the […]
No Time to Die is a stellar farewell to Daniel Craig’s Bond
Photo courtesy of Susanne Erler, Flickr. Throughout Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond, he has had both memorable highs and disappointing lows. As such, his final go-around as the super-spy in “No Time to Die” had the odds against it. Not only were people hoping it would be up to […]