Michael Winterbottom’s Intense Political Thriller Is a Powerful WWII Story That’s Remarkably Relevant Today
Given today's political climate, a film about the social issues and warring ideologies in Israel is highly relevant, and Michael Winterbottom is probably one of the best people to deliver it. Before he directed Shoshana, he worked on the documentary…
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The Naked Gun Review | Flickreel
Leslie Nielsen underwent an interesting onscreen evolution. Coming from a dramatic background, he became synonymous with the spoof genre after Airplane! and The Naked Gun. Liam Neeson is perhaps the only living actor who could follow in his footsteps. Like…
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Violence Reloaded In The Dark Tale Of A Crime Lord, “MAALIK”!
The Legacy of a Don: Starring Rajkummar Rao (Left) as Deepak a.k.a “Maalik” and Prosenjit Chatterjee (Right) as Superintendent of Police (SP) Prabhu Das “Maalik Paida Nahi Huye To Kya, Ban To Sakte Hain”, meaning “So what if I am…
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Review
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the 37th theatrical release in Marvel Studios' billion-dollar franchise, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it's coming at a bit of a low point. Marvel has struggled in recent years to reach the heights of…
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As Dave’s Dark Secrets Unravel, One Shocking Confrontation Will Have You on the Edge of Your Seat
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Smoke Episode 6. After two weeks of intense character work, Apple TV+'s crime drama Smoke has returned to the main investigation through arguably the most important episode thus far. "Manhood" sees Taron…
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Dexter Crashes a Serial Killer Party, but Not Every Guest Survives the Night
Editor's note: The below recap contains spoilers for Dexter: Resurrection Episode 4. The first season of Dexter: Resurrection has been much better than anyone could have expected so far, with the series changing the setting by taking the action to…
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I Know What You Did Last Summer Review: A Lifeless Revival
In the age of legacy sequels, where nostalgia-driven revivals attempt to cash in on the goodwill of yesteryear’s classics, I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) arrives as the fourth installment in a once-iconic slasher franchise. Directed by Jennifer…
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I Was Freaked Out By This Thought-Provoking, Genre-Bending Psychological Thriller
Films that use a wide swath of genres to bolster their stories often result in some very creative tales that one genre wouldn't have afforded. In the case of Bury Me When I'm Dead, the psychological thriller movie expertly demonstrates…
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Pete Davidson Gets His Ass Kicked by the Elderly — and a Laughable Script — in This Schlocky Horror From the Director of ‘The Purge’
If there’s one thing that the horror community seems to agree on, aside from the fact that clowns are evil and basements are haunted, it’s that senior citizens are not to be trusted. Framing the elderly as menacing, deranged monsters…
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Starring a Former Superman, Alien Invasion Meets 2000s High School in This Delightful Horror-Comedy
Well, it's finally happened. I've lived long enough to see my own teen years be depicted in nostalgic movies. I've thoroughly enjoyed this Y2K kick that's been going for the past couple of years, and now it seems that TV…
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A Reboot Drowning in Noise and Nonsense
Really? We’re doing this again? Smurfs arrives with the thunderous fanfare of celebrity voices, flashy musical numbers, and a desperate attempt to modernize a beloved classic. Directed by Shrek the Third’s Chris Miller and penned by Pam Brady (South Park, Team…
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Lily James Is Great But It’s Newcomer Rebecca Antonaci Who Blew Me Away With Her Stunning Period Drama Performance
Finally Dawn is a captivating work of art, creating a lush and emotive period setting. The film revolves around a profoundly transformative experience for a young Roman girl, Mimosa (Rebecca Antonaci), who finds herself thrust into a world she didn't…
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