“Speak No Evil,” James Watkins’ newest film, is a twisted psychological horror that keeps you guessing. I went into this film thinking it was going to be almost two hours of overused thriller tropes and predictable plotlines, but I was pleasantly surprised with the direction it took. On a vacation […]
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Netflix film ‘Uglies’ lives up to both the Uglies and Pretties
If you have opened Netflix within the past week, you may have noticed a new film within the “trending” category. Directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol, also known as McG, and adapted from the novel written by Scott Westerfeld, “Uglies” follows a teenage girl named Tally (Joey King) navigating life in […]
‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ is a must-see hit sequel
Finally, the renowned 1988 Halloween film “Beetlejuice” got its long awaited sequel: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” This thrilling sequel brings everything you love about the first film into the second. This movie is equally funny and spooky, picking up after a couple of years. The story follows Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and […]
From horror to humor: Movie reviews of the summer
From silly movies like “The Garfield Movie,” to book adaptations like “It Ends With Us,” to freaky films like “Longlegs” and gripping stories like “Twisters,” the summer of 2024 brought many long-awaited sequels, remakes and original films to theaters. As an avid movie-goer and Cinemark rewards member, I saw several […]
‘The First Omen’ excels above other horror prequels
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.” […]
‘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 […]