Written by Alexander Reams "The don’t-mess with-that-old-man genre is an excellent way for past stars to jumpstart their career, Stephen Lang had “Don’t Breathe,” Keanu Reeves had “John Wick(s),” and now veteran Finnish actor Jorma Tommila offers his, “Sisu.”"… Continue reading.
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Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant
Written by Alexander Reams "When it’s all said and done, Guy Ritchie’s filmography will be in contention for one of the most varied, he’s an auteur who turns the griminess of Britain’s underworld into art, a studio player who manages … Continue reading.
Peter Pan & Wendy
Written by Alexander Reams "Lowery’s adaptation is the antithesis to most of Disney’s recent fare, instead of a phoned-in, rushed, and overall lackluster production quality, it feels alive, the opening sequences in London feel more creatively inspired than the entirety … Continue reading.
Beef
Written by Alexander Reams "The beauty of “Beef” is in its ugliness, the dirtiness that Lau and Cho find themselves in after chaos has uprooted their lives. The option of staying in the desert might be best for both of … Continue reading.
The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die
Written by Alexander Reams "Four years after Uhtred of Bebbanburg (Alexander Dreymon) completed his quest to reclaim his birthright, the title of “Lord of Bebbanburg,” he is brought back into the fold after the death of King Edward throws the … Continue reading.
Evil Dead Rise
Written by Alexander Reams "“Evil Dead Rise” is not only a return to form for the franchise, it’s also a return to a vacation with some deadites, and that is a-okay in my book."… Continue reading.
Renfield
Written by Alexander Reams "A fresh take on the old Dracula movie has long been awaited, particularly since the fixation on vampires during the “Twilight” days, the iconic Bloodsucker has been relegated to poor retellings and attempted twists that either..."… Continue reading.
Luther: The Fallen Sun
Written by Alexander Reams "“Luther: The Fallen Sun” is a competent film, it succeeds in its cat-and-mouse game between Elba and Serkis but is mired in its own filth. Obsessed with the acts that Serkis commits in the name of … Continue reading.
Army of Darkness
Written by Alexander Reams "Raimi is not inventing the wheel again, he’s turning “Evil Dead” into an action-horror film set in medieval times. He knows where these characters work, how they work, how they play with one another, or more … Continue reading.
On a Wing and a Prayer
Written by Alexander Reams "Endeavors in filmmaking by religious and propaganda groups are often doomed to fail before they even begin. The idea of taking this medium and creating a piece of pure propaganda without paying attention to the basic … Continue reading.