Writer/director Michael Shanks uses horror as the milieu to look at whether a couple stays together – literally – out of love or obligation in this interesting mumblecore horror throwback. One of the things that makes horror so appealing for enterprising writers or directors is how it can give you an opportunity to explore relationship…

Writer/director James Gunn resets the status quo of the DC cinematic universe by reintroducing Superman as a relatable hero with flaws and aspirations in a full-formed comic book inspired universe. Right off the bat, I’ll start my review of James Gunn’s Superman by saying I was a big fan of Henry Cavill and his take…

Director/writer Gerard Johnstone navigates the resurrection of the anti-hero robot by bringing her to life in the world of action/adventure satire to establish her as an AI superhero along the types of T2’s T-800 If you had told me back in January 2023 that the breakout horror character of that year would be a one-liner…

Writers Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes’ script adds a lot of character and heart to this live-action reimagining, but falls short in delivering a compelling villain. The best things I can say about Dean Fleischer Camp/s version of Lilo and Stitch is that it recognizes many of the elements that made the original…

The follow-up to Danny and Michael Philippou’s breakout horror hit TALK TO ME explores many of the same themes as their first film, but the film’s focus on grief, loss and abuse can be more than a bit harrowing and haunting. Danny and Michael Philippou excel in showing how despair can take you to dark…

Writer/Director Christopher McQuarrie and producer/star Tom Cruise close out their signature franchise revisiting its history to bring an epic conclusion to the world that Cruise built. If you ask anyone what the first Tom Cruise movie is they can think of, chances are the answer will either be Top Gun or Mission Impossible. And make…