Reviews

Movies 4 years ago

R.I.P.D. 2: A Messy Mix of Action and Comedy

The opening scene of R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned is a chaotic mess: Sheriff Roy Pulsipher (Jeffrey Donovan) materializing in an outhouse, buffalo stampeding around him, and then being introduced to his partner, Jeanne d’Arc (Penelope Mitchell),…

Reviews 4 years ago

On the Line: Gibson’s Voice Ignites Taut Radio Thriller

The opening shot of On the Line (2022) is a close-up of Mel Gibson‘s weathered face, his eyes…

Movies 4 years ago

Radcliffe’s Wild Ride: A Deliriously Fun Parody That Nails Its Target

The opening scene of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story sets the tone with reckless abandon: Daniel Radcliffe as…

Movies 4 years ago

Causeway: A Raw Portrayal of Trauma and Redemption Through Unlikely Friendship

The opening shot of Causeway lingers on Jennifer Lawrence‘s Lynsey, her gaze fixed on the New Orleans skyline,…

Movies 4 years ago

Smile: A Trauma That Never Lets Go

The first time we see Laura Weaver smile at Rose Cotter through the smudged glass of a psychiatric…

Movies 4 years ago

Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues: A raw, unfiltered journey through his life

The opening scene of Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues lingers on a young Louis Armstrong, his trumpet glinting…

Movies 4 years ago

See How They Run: A clever but predictable whodunit

The opening shot of See How They Run glides through the backstage chaos of a West End theater,…

Movies 4 years ago

Run Sweetheart Run: A Brutal, Unflinching Survival Thriller

The opening scene of Run Sweetheart Run — Ella Balinska’s Cherie sprinting through the neon-lit streets of Los…

Movies 4 years ago

All Quiet on the Western Front: Trench warfare depicted with brutal, immersive realism

The opening scene of All Quiet on the Western Front is a stark contrast: young men, faces alight…

Movies 4 years ago

Wild Is the Wind: A Raw Takedown of Racial Divide Through Crime

The wind howls through the desolate streets of a small South African town, carrying with it the weight…

Movies 4 years ago

Emily the Criminal: A Raw Portrait of Desperation’s Dark Allure

The opening shot of “Emily the Criminal” is a close-up of Aubrey Plaza’s face, her eyes darting side…

Movies 4 years ago

Cici – Movie on Netflix – Review: A Slow Burn Drama

Cici is a drama movie written and directed by Berkun Oya, starring Fatih Artman. A story of family…

Movies 4 years ago

Barbarian: A Triptych of Terror That Keeps You Guessing

The opening scene of Zach Cregger‘s Barbarian (2022) is a masterclass in dread. Georgina Campbell’s Tess arrives at…