2020s

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA: Plucky Little Hero In Overstuffed Movie
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA: Plucky Little Hero In Overstuffed Movie

Despite an uneven tone, Quantumania mostly works as an enticing superhero adventure.

Kompromat: A Rushin' Thriller
KOMPROMAT: A Rushin’ Thriller

Kompromat is a tense and gloomy character-driven thriller, loosely based on real events, and is an energetic ride that never lets up.

THE LAST OF US Season 1 Episodes 2-5: Whoa, We're Halfway There
THE LAST OF US Season 1 Episodes 2-5: Whoa, We’re Halfway There

The Last of Us just aired its fifth episode and if you aren’t already watching it, all I have to say is, what are you waiting for?

LITTLE DIXIE: Little Gas In Grillo Grit-Pic
LITTLE DIXIE: Little Gas In Grillo Grit-Pic

Little Dixie has little moments of thrill amid a sufficient yet standard crime story that Frank Grillo glides through with guns and chainsaws.

YOUR PLACE OR MINE: A Generic Comedy That Promises More Than It Delivers
YOUR PLACE OR MINE: A Generic Comedy That Promises More Than It Delivers

While Your Place or Mine finally brings these two stars together, it fails to truly reach the mark of success.

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) / Narvik (2022) - source: Netflix
ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT And NARVIK: Germany And Norway Made Very Different Films About War And Trauma

“All Quiet on the Western Front” and “Narvik,” a German WWI film and Norwegian WWII film, premiered on Netflix in 2022.

STOLEN YOUTH: INSIDE THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE: A Nightmarish Documentary Of Pain, Trauma And Hope
STOLEN YOUTH: INSIDE THE CULT AT SARAH LAWRENCE: A Nightmarish Documentary Of Pain, Trauma And Hope

Stolen Youth is a vital docuseries in both the world of criminal segments and in the world of psychology.

MANTICORE: Do Monsters Really Exist?
MANTICORE: Do Monsters Really Exist?

Manticore uses a delicate manner and touches on topics that make us feel uncomfortable, posing extreme situations.

While Everyone's Still Talking About M3GAN, Let's Talk About MALIGNANT
While Everyone’s Still Talking About M3GAN, Let’s Talk About MALIGNANT

Malignant embraces the true cult sensibility that M3gan only gestures to, serving up a wildly entertaining and singular cinematic experience.

JETHICA: Lo-Fi Horror Comedy Done Right
JETHICA: Lo-Fi Horror Comedy Done Right

Despite running a mere 72 minutes, Jethica’s story comes full circle in a way that feels incredibly satisfying — so really, what do you have to lose?

SERIOUSLY RED: Seriously Fun... Mostly
SERIOUSLY RED: Seriously Fun… Mostly

Despite some hiccups, fans of Dolly Parton or Australian comedy will have a good time with Seriously Red.

KNOCK AT THE CABIN: A Return To Faith
KNOCK AT THE CABIN: A Return To Faith

Shyamalan’s Knock At The Cabin finds new ways to explore old ideas, deviating slightly from his usual formula while still making you frightfully uneasy.

THE OUTWATERS: I'm Going To Need A Minute
THE OUTWATERS: I’m Going To Need A Minute

The Outwaters is a movie you won’t soon forget, becoming a definitive part of the rolling word of mouth marketing.

Inquiring Minds: THE POD GENERATION
Sundance Film Festival 2023: THE POD GENERATION & LANDSCAPE WITH INVISIBLE HAND

In the latest report from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, Kevin L. Lee reviews The Pod Generation and Landscape With Invisible Hand!

THE CIVIL DEAD: How Does One Ghost A Ghost?
THE CIVIL DEAD: How Does One Ghost A Ghost?

For all of its innovative mythology, humorous story beats, and well-fleshed-out characters, it plays as a bit of an oddity compared to a typical ghost story.