2020s

THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER: Dracula On Cruise Control
THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER: Dracula On Cruise Control

The Last Voyage of the Demeter turns in a light Dracula voyage too bound by its stock itinerary to sail into more adventurous waters.

MADELEINE COLLINS: Virginie Efira Does Vertigo

Madeleine Collins proves that Virginie Efira belongs to that elite tier of actresses capable of elevating even the most mediocre material.

KING ON SCREEN: Documenting The Horror Master's Adaptations
KING ON SCREEN: Documenting The Horror Master’s Adaptations

King On Screen is one hell of a trip down Stephen King cinema memory lane.

PREY: An Anti-Colonialist Action Movie
PREY: An Anti-Colonialist Action Movie

Prey offers an excellent example of less being more, especially in a series long known for its over-the-top dialogue and gory violence.

LOVE IN TAIPEI: A Pleasant But Predictable YA Adaptation
LOVE IN TAIPEI: A Pleasant But Predictable YA Adaptation

Sweet if innocuous entertainment, Love in Taipei is pleasant but predictable.

MEG 2: THE TRENCH: Jumping the Shark Sequel
MEG 2: THE TRENCH: Jumping the Shark Sequel

If you liked Jaws 2 (or Sharknado 2, Deep Blue Sea 2, Open Water 2, Ouija Shark 2, etc. etc), this bad Shark Sequel has everything you need.

THE MIRE: Be Careful What You Teach
THE MIRE: Be Careful What You Teach

The Mire was a fantastic, tense ride that doesn’t rely on action set-pieces or flashy effects to draw your attention.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM: A Mostly Mondo Revival
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: MUTANT MAYHEM: A Mostly Mondo Revival

Mutant Mayhem gives the Ninja Turtles a fresh coat of paint as a welcoming revision with unique animation and compelling characters.

PAST LIVES: A Stunning Story of Fate from Celine Song
PAST LIVES: A Stunning Story of Fate from Celine Song

Past Lives is the epitome of contemplative, meditative cinema. It’s perplexing, but in the way I like my movies to be.

LOLA: Turn And Face The Strange
LOLA: Turn And Face The Strange

Lofty in ambition yet flawed in realization, LOLA is nonetheless an intriguing cautionary tale experiment in lo-fi science-fiction.

THE DEEPEST BREATH: Elegant But Deadly
THE DEEPEST BREATH: Elegant But Deadly

A quiet, poignant, and moving documentary, The Deepest Breath is unforgettable.

THE VENTURE BROS: RADIANT IS THE BLOOD OF THE BABOON HEART: Go Team Venture
THE VENTURE BROS: RADIANT IS THE BLOOD OF THE BABOON HEART: Go Team Venture

The Venture Bros. has always felt cinematic with its big sequences and Radiant Is the Blood of the Baboon’s Heart ups the ante.

PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT: Haunting Psychological Thriller
PERFECTLY GOOD MOMENT: Haunting Psychological Thriller

Perfectly Good Moment is a difficult-to-watch and captivating thriller.

HAUNTED MANSION: A Faithful Adaptation Of The Ride In Need Of More Spirit
HAUNTED MANSION: A Faithful Adaptation Of The Ride In Need Of More Spirit

For better or for worse, Haunted Mansion makes for a fun spooky night on Disney+ for the family.

LIV ULLMANN: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: Giving a Star Her Due
LIV ULLMANN: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED: Giving a Star Her Due

The 3-part series highlights her ambitious career in front of the camera and behind.