2021

BLACK FRIDAY: Fun Horror Comedy for the Holidays
BLACK FRIDAY: Fun Horror Comedy for the Holidays

I’ve always wondered why Black Friday had not been explored in a horror film. Director…

DOPESICK (S1E7) “Black Box Warning”: It’s All Crashing Down
DOPESICK (S1E7) “Black Box Warning”: It’s All Crashing Down

Dopesick is rapidly reaching its conclusion, “Black Box Warning” not only began to deliver the final punches, but began to bring closure to some.

DOUBLE WALKER: The Past Can Haunt You
DOUBLE WALKER: The Past Can Haunt You

Between its seemingly inconsistent mythology and a confusing timeline, Double Walker forces the audience to work harder to appreciate its strengths.

BECOMING COUSTEAU: A Legacy Of Reflection, Desperation, And Hope
BECOMING COUSTEAU: A Legacy Of Reflection, Desperation, And Hope

While it doesn’t dig as deep as one may hope, Becoming Cousteau is an honest yet engrossing portrait of one of the most iconic explorers.

NEW YORK NINJA: Behold the Birth of a New Cult Classic
NEW YORK NINJA: Behold the Birth of a New Cult Classic

New York Ninja feels destined to become a cult classic, the kind of film playing in the background at raucous house parties and neighborhood dive bars.

SPENCER: A Prolific Examination of Mental Health
SPENCER: A Prolific Examination of Mental Health

Spencer is fictitious, yet grounded in reality, a prolific examination of mental health through isolation and suffocation of tradition and restraint.

THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen's Striking Solo Debut
THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH: Joel Coen’s Striking Solo Debut

Out of the countless productions of The Scottish Play that exist, Coen definitely brings something new to the table.

CHRISTMAS ON THE CAROUSEL: Reflective Christmas Romance With A Unique Setting
CHRISTMAS ON THE CAROUSEL: Reflective Christmas Romance With A Unique Setting

Christmas on the Carousel is an entertaining Christmas romantic drama with strong performances.

THE HARDER THEY FALL: An Entertaining Yet Fleeting Modern Western
THE HARDER THEY FALL: An Entertaining Yet Fleeting Modern Western

When it comes down to it, perhaps The Harder They Fall just attempts to do too much, and doesn’t quite have the necessary balance and patience.

DOPESICK (S1E6) "Hammer the Abusers": A Thematic Episode Drive The Narrative Forward
DOPESICK (S1E6) “Hammer the Abusers”: A Thematic Episode Drive The Narrative Forward

The years are drawing closer and closer as Hulu’s Dopesick brings viewers one episode closer to the court case it has been building too.

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (S1E6) “Least You Had A Spare”: Horror Odes Abound As The End Draws Near
I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (S1E6) “Least You Had A Spare”: Horror Odes Abound As The End Draws Near

The episode delivers its most brutal and graphic kill to date, coupled with a further dive into horror classics with a House of Wax feel.

The Diversity Promise Of Marvel's WHAT IF...?
The Diversity Promise Of Marvel’s WHAT IF…?

While the purpose of What If? may be to prime the fanbase for multiverse madness, its secondary function is one of image and branding.

LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: There’s A Ghost In My House
LAST NIGHT IN SOHO: There’s A Ghost In My House

Last Night in Soho immediately pulls you in with its colorful visuals and strong performances but it lacks the subtlety necessary to be truly impactful.

ETERNALS: Flawed Yet So Emotionally Rich
ETERNALS: Flawed Yet So Emotionally Rich

While flawed, Chloe Zhao’s Eternals features the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most emotionally satisfying story since Black Panther.

London Film Festival 2021: BULL
London Film Festival 2021: BULL

Although it can feel a little bit by the numbers, Bull is lifted by the excellent performances and the unflinching violence which underscores its premise.