2018

SCARECROWS: By The Numbers Slasher That Peaks Too Soon
SCARECROWS: By The Numbers Slasher That Peaks Too Soon

Even the creative use of an iconic object of terror doesn’t help to elevate Scarecrows above any other generic slasher.

THE AMERICAN MEME: Stretching The Fifteen Minutes Of Fame
THE AMERICAN MEME: Stretching The Fifteen Minutes Of Fame

The American Meme is a fascinating close-up on the lives of memes and the confounding value they have in the digital world.

DOCTOR WHO (S11E9) "It Takes You Away": Mirror of Terror
DOCTOR WHO (S11E9) “It Takes You Away”: Mirror Of Terror

“It Takes You Away” takes us to another foreign land, where the story is at times weak, but the script is always punchy and progressive, with unexpected twists, moths, and frogs throughout.

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE: Kaleidoscopic Spectacle Of Heroic Pop Art
SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE: Kaleidoscopic Spectacle Of Heroic Pop Art

As a stylistic achievement of world-building, the animated saga Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is just bursting at the seams with an infectious energy that can barely be contained by a single film.

Elliot The Littlest Reindeer: Not Destined For Christmas Greatness
ELLIOT THE LITTLEST REINDEER: Not Destined For Christmas Greatness

Elliot the Littlest Reindeer may distract a two year old for a couple of hours, but it’s definitely not a Christmas movie for the whole family to enjoy.

MORTAL ENGINES: Better Than It Could Have Been; Worse Than It Should Have Been
MORTAL ENGINES: Better Than It Could Have Been; Worse Than It Should Have Been

Mortal Engines clearly understands its source material, which makes for a fantastic first act, but has trouble successfully adapting it, resulting in the rest of the film being lackluster.

MARY POPPINS RETURNS: Another Uninspired Disney Cash-in
MARY POPPINS RETURNS: Another Uninspired Disney Cash-in

Mary Poppins Returns is the uninspired cash-in Disney have become synonymous with, posessing none of the endearing strangeness of the 1964 original.

THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE: An Ultimately Unrewarding Echo of "The Autopsy of Jane Doe"
THE POSSESSION OF HANNAH GRACE: An Ultimately Unrewarding Echo Of “The Autopsy of Jane Doe”

A mostly forgettable endeavor, The Possession of Hannah Grace is a misfire and a reminder of just what happens when you take a similar concept and do it better.

BOB LAZAR: AREA 51 & FLYING SAUCERS: One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap To Conclusions

Bob Lazar: Area 51 & Flying Saucers takes for face value the fact that UFOs exist is the least of its problems – the poor quality of filming and story do far more damage at derailing the narrative.

CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA: This is Not Your 90s Sitcom
CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA Season 1: This is Not Your 90s Sitcom

For those in love with the Archie comics, the original Sabrina and Riverdale, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina is sure to please, with its reimagining providing a little something for everyone.

MAINE: Lost Souls And Lost Intentions
MAINE: Lost Souls & Lost Intentions

While it has the right foundation to create a raw and emotional story that leaves you with something to ponder Maine will leave you unfulfilled and possibly apathetic.

TRUST MACHINE:THE STORY OF BLOCKCHAIN: Ready for the Next Wave of Internet?
TRUST MACHINE: THE STORY OF BLOCKCHAIN: Ready For The Next Wave Of Internet?

Trust Machine: The Story of Blockchain from director Alex Winter is a ride worth taking and asking how will you imagine the world.

BEN IS BACK: An Ill-Conceived Flop
BEN IS BACK: An Ill-Conceived Flop

Unfortunately, the ill-conceived story of Ben is Back does not shine light on the opiod crisis, creating a seedy, underground world that the uninitiated can never comprehend.

Why Cinema's Response To The Streaming Revolution Is Doomed To Failure
ROMA: Cuarón Crafts A Masterpiece From Memory

While the pacing, meandering plot, and showy camerawork will prove challenging to some viewers, the rewards of Roma are well worth the effort.

THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER: Taut Storytelling, Deft Direction Merge For Nauseatingly Effective Horror
THE CLOVEHITCH KILLER: Taut Storytelling, Deft Direction Merge For Nauseatingly Effective Horror

The Clovehitch Killer is a creepy coming-of-age serial killer noir with a well-written script, three-dimensional characters and a career performance by Dylan McDermott.