Written by Livvy O'Brien "Unlike other versions of the tale that tend to favour whimsy or romance, Herz leans fully into the psychological. The beast isn’t some misunderstood prince waiting to be saved. He’s a creature wracked with guilt and..."… Continue reading.
Category: New Releases
Elsbeth (Season 1)
Written by Jeff Sparks "In “Elsbeth,” Carrie Preston reprises her supporting role from “The Good Wife” as the titular quirky, upbeat lawyer in this spinoff series. No longer in Chicago, she now works alongside the NYPD in the Big Apple."… Continue reading.
The Accountant
Written by Alexander Reams "O’Connor knows exactly the film he is making, he wants the audience to pay attention, to the decisions Wolff makes, to how Braxton intimidates or interrogates someone, to the way cinematographer Seamus McGarvey uses handheld and … Continue reading.
Echo
Written by Anna Harrison "The most damning thing about Marvel’s “Echo,” one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s slew of Disney+ series, is that I, who have written pages upon pages about the MCU and devoted countless hours to it, delayed … Continue reading.
A Working Man
Written by Alexander Reams "One would assume he would be in “director jail” after multiple failed efforts that should have been hits, and he presumably was, until the Jason Statham school of film reached out with “The Beekeeper” and revived … Continue reading.
Warfare
Written by Anna Harrison "“Warfare” is an exercise in stress, based on Mendoza’s experiences as a young man in Iraq, and the requisite violence that comes with, well, warfare. Its taut 90-minute runtime bombards viewers with blood, sweat, and tears, … Continue reading.
In the Lost Lands
Written by Nick McCann "What you end up getting is a confusing mess that’ll have you scratching your head until you feel brain matter. It has laughable action, dumb dialogue, and CGI on par with most shovelware video games."… Continue reading.
The Electric State
Written by Nick McCann "Although enjoyable in places, “The Electric State” is less than the sum of its parts. All the flashy effects and funny quips don’t cover up a shoddy narrative that..."… Continue reading.
Novocaine
Written by Anna Harrison "Over the past several years, “nepo babies” have become a hot topic of discussion. Oftentimes, the jokes write themselves..."… Continue reading.
The Gorge
Written by Nick McCann "Derrickson does inject some energy into the film. The action scenes bring an enjoyable chaos between our two heroes and the gorge’s assortment of CGI monsters. While some practical effects would’ve sold the threat better, the … Continue reading.
