Written by Alexander Reams "Few films have been in the unfortunate predicament that Ángel Manuel Soto’s “Blue Beetle” has found itself in, a perfect storm of ill will and lack of interest that was only cemented by the previous DC..."… Continue reading.
NYAFF 2023: Vital Sign
Written by Patrick Hao "At first glance, the Hong Kong thriller, “Vital Sign,” seems like a conventional thriller following a Hong Kong paramedic, Ma Chi-yip (Louis Koo), who does not like the bureaucracy that hinders him from..."… Continue reading.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Written by Alexander Reams "The Turtles property has thrived on humorous action sequences, the best of which can be found in 2014’s “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” These ideas were long separated from one another until..."… Continue reading.
Pacific Rim
Written by Nick McCann "“Pacific Rim” positively drips with its mecha anime and Japanese tokusatsu influences. The world-building is smooth and enthralling, setting a grand picture down to the tiniest detail of the kaiju war. Yet it still remains..."… Continue reading.
Talk to Me
Written by Alexander Reams "For certain readers, the names Danny and Michael Philippou could be a keyhole into the past. Their YouTube channel, RackaRacka, was part of the “Golden Age” of the platform, where their stunt and fail videos garnered..."… Continue reading.
Secret Invasion
Written by Anna Harrison "There’s only so much a person can take. After increasingly mediocre outings from Marvel Studios, “Secret Invasion” has become its crowning shame: a convoluted mess of a series with what should be massive ramifications..."… Continue reading.
The Channel (2023)
Written by Michael Clawson "The movie’s indebtedness to “Heat” lies in the professionalism of its crooks, its lively exchanges of gunfire, and the balance of its attention to both sides of the law. In addition to tracking Jamie and Mic’s … Continue reading.
Home (2008)
Written by Jeff Sparks "Isabelle Huppert stars as Marthe. With her husband, two teenage daughters, and their young boy, the family lives in a small house that’s placed within feet of a highway that is out of commission. It may … Continue reading.
Haunted Mansion (2023)
Written by Patrick Hao "Simien’s “Haunted Mansion” however, feels too concerned with being faithful to the ride. The film is filled with direct lifts of characters from the original attraction which holds the film back from being a separate entity … Continue reading.
Fantasia 2023: Aporia
Written by Taylor Baker "“Aporia” is unnotable, it has little to say, and less to do. Its characters are unremarkable as are its consequences, which is a real pity for what is quite a nifty premise."… Continue reading.