mystery

WHERE'S ROSE: A Bleak & Transfixing Tale of True Evil
WHERE’S ROSE: A Bleak & Transfixing Tale of True Evil

John Mathis’ Where’s Rose is more concerned about real-life horrors than it is with fantastical ones, and it is all the better for it.

DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: Where Film Noir Tackles Race Relations
DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESS: Where Film Noir Tackles Race Relations

In 1995, Devil in a Blue Dress didn’t receive the recognition it deserved. Despite positive…

Horrific Inquiry: CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)
Horrific Inquiry: CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1962)

From the layers of trauma to the shocking twist ending, Carnival of Souls is a classic cinematic experience best shared with others.

Inquiring Minds: ALPHAVILLE (1965)
Inquiring Minds: ALPHAVILLE (1965)

For the second Inquiring Minds we tackle the 1965 Jean-Luc Godard sci-fi noir feature, Alphaville.

Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Report 3: CARAJITA & ATTACHMENT
Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Report 3: CARAJITA & ATTACHMENT

One of my favorite times of the year is coming to a close. While I…

Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Report 1: FAMILY DINNER, HUESERA & A WOUNDED FAWN
Tribeca Film Festival 2022 Report 1: FAMILY DINNER, HUESERA & A WOUNDED FAWN

In her first report from Tribeca Film Festival 2022, Kristy Strouse reviews Family Dinner, Huesera & A Wounded Fawn!

Horrific Inquiry: BURIED (2010)
Horrific Inquiry: BURIED (2010)

For this Horrific Inquiry, we take a look at the 2010 horror starring Ryan Reynolds: Buried.

BROTHERLY LIES: An Effective Indie Drama Dealing With Harsh Truths
BROTHERLY LIES: An Effective Indie Drama Dealing With Harsh Truths

Showing that love, life, and relationships are imperfect, Mark Schwab’s Brotherly Lies is a gripping indie drama about regret, desire, and trauma.

18 1/2: Engaging and Well-Paced Comedic and Suspenseful Historical Fiction
18 1/2: Engaging and Well-Paced Comedic and Suspenseful Historical Fiction

Dan Mirvish explores the mystery of the biggest political scandal in history through 18½, an engaging, quick-paced, and wonderfully comedic thriller.

THE INNOCENTS: Children of the Damned
THE INNOCENTS: Children of the Damned

Vogt’s decision to not pull any punches is a large part of what makes The Innocents such an effective horror film.

BLACK BOX: A Thriller That Lands
BLACK BOX: A Thriller That Lands

Black Box as a whole will keep viewers engrossed and unsure, its unpredictability and weaving mystery an entertaining venture.

Horrific Inquiry: THE FACULTY (1998)
Horrific Inquiry: THE FACULTY (1998)

The Faculty may not be the cinematic horror masterpiece you are looking for, but it is definitely one of the more entertaining horror films around.

DEEP WATER: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Sell The Sizzle, But Not The Steak
DEEP WATER: Ben Affleck And Ana De Armas Sell The Sizzle, But Not The Steak

The best thing about Adrian Lyne’s Deep Water is that it possesses star power in Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, two of our hottest actors.

DEATH ON THE NILE: Branagh (and his Moustache) Steer A Sinking Ship
DEATH ON THE NILE: Branagh (and his Moustache) Steer A Sinking Ship

Death on the Nile is certainly better than his recent films, but it relies too heavily on its director/actor being enamored with his own material.

Horrific Inquiry: VALENTINE (2001)
Horrific Inquiry: VALENTINE (2001)

Valentine was never meant to be a deep well of thought within a slasher, but it does, even when it leaves much to be desired.