2023

Almost None: Revisiting SALTBURN
SALTBURN: Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous

Saltburn will be divisive for many, but derivative for more.

PAIN HUSTLERS: Suffers From Pain Fatigue
PAIN HUSTLERS: Suffers From Pain Fatigue

“Pain Hustlers” is a decent film that is entertaining enough, yet it is met with the brutal truth of a pain fatigue within the industry.

BONDING: Curiosity Piqued

Bonding is a stylish and intriguing short film that leaves the audience yearning for more.

NAPOLEON: A Great Humiliation of a Great Man
NAPOLEON: A Great Humiliation of a Great Man

Napoleon feels a lot like its titular character: loudly ambitious to a fault, and it can’t make up its mind on what to be.

THE LEAGUE: Celebrating The History Of Black Baseball
THE LEAGUE: Celebrating The History Of Black Baseball

The League provides some much-needed context acting as a reminder of the conflicted roots within our nation.

Thanksgiving: A Bloody Good Feast
THANKSGIVING: A Bloody Good Feast

Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving is a glorious return to his horror roots, a masterclass in skillfully-made, low-budget grindhouse terror.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes: Hits the Right Notes, With Just Enough Bite
THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES: Hits the Right Notes, With Just Enough Bite

The film has the action and entertainment of the previous installments with a new perspective — that of someone living in the Capitol.

THE MARVELS: A Messy but Fun Time
THE MARVELS: A Messy but Fun Time

This isn’t essential viewing, but as someone who thinks it’s perfectly okay to enjoy a messy movie, it’s fun and charming in the right places.

HOW TO RUIN THE HOLIDAYS: Colin Mochrie Notwithstanding, This Christmas Movie Is Ho-Ho-Horrible
HOW TO RUIN THE HOLIDAYS: Colin Mochrie Notwithstanding, This Christmas Movie Is Ho-Ho-Horrible

It’s that time of year again, when holiday films avalanche onto streaming services, snuggle-core TV…

DREAM SCENARIO: Fame Is A Nightmare  
DREAM SCENARIO: Fame Is A Nightmare  

An investigation of fame, virality, and public visibility in general, Dream Scenario deftly balances the mundane, the surreal, and blisteringly unpleasant.

KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: Kills Time And Your Spirit
KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON: Kills Time And Your Spirit

Killers of the Flower Moon showcases everything one would expect in a Martin Scorsese movie.  In this case, it is both a blessing and a curse.

Thin Skin: Thick With Humor and Heart
THIN SKIN: Thick With Humor And Heart

Thin Skin is a delightful film, equal parts heart and humor with the thematic motif of passion and tenacity that speaks to every creative.

WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS: A Bleak & Dark Descent
WHERE THE DEVIL ROAMS: A Bleak & Dark Descent

Where The Devil Roams is a beautiful and grotesque rock and roll anthem that slays.

SHAKY SHIVERS: Sung Kang’s Directorial Debut Is A Sneaky, Sassy Horror Delight
SHAKY SHIVERS: Sung Kang’s Directorial Debut Is A Sneaky, Sassy Horror Delight

So far, 2023 has been a banner year for horror titles. Major releases like M3GAN,…

DIVINITY: A Time-Warped Body Horror Trip
DIVINITY: A Time-Warped Body Horror Trip

Divinity, written and directed by Eddie Alcazar, is a compelling sci-fi body horror, even though…