sci-fi

TIME OF ROSES: Fascinating Finnish Science Fiction
TIME OF ROSES: Fascinating Finnish Science Fiction

Intriguing despite its imperfections, Time of Roses is a journey through time and space worth taking.

THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!
THE SUPER MARIO BROS MOVIE: It’s-A Meh Movie!

The most positive praise that can be bestowed on The Super Mario Bros Movie is that it’s not as bad as 1993’s Super Mario Bros.

SXSW Film Festival 2023, Report 2: WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN, BROOKLYN 45 And MY DRYWALL COCOON
SXSW Film Festival 2023: WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN, BROOKLYN 45 and MY DRYWALL COCOON

In my second report from this year’s SXSW, I dive into three more very unique titles including science fiction, teenage drama, and horror.

Away From The Hype: AKIRA
Away From The Hype: AKIRA

Away from the hype, Akira fares very, very well, remaining the Rosetta stone for so much sci-fi, body horror, and cyberpunk today.

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!

M3GAN: A Yesteryear Motif Upgraded For Today’s World
M3GAN: A Yesteryear Motif Upgraded For Today’s World

A definite recommend, M3GAN, while more of the same, is far more thoughtful both creatively and narratively than so many of its predecessors.

M3GAN: Did It Live Up To The Hype?
M3GAN: Did It Live Up To The Hype?

Despite some great visuals and decent special effects, M3gan is a predictable misfire.

CLOVERFIELD: A Look Back, 15 Years Later
CLOVERFIELD: A Look Back, 15 Years Later

It’s been 15 years and Cloverfield is still coming up Clovers. If you like horror or monsters or just watching things go boom, this one is for you.

AVATAR - THE WAY OF WATER: A Demo Reel of Cinema's Possible Future
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER: Cameron’s Triumphant Return To Pandora

Avatar: The Way of Water makes a statement as the most spectacular blockbuster of the year, providing a thrilling ride through the mesmerizing world.

Horrific Inquiry: THE MIST (2007)
Horrific Inquiry: THE MIST (2007)

Nuanced and deeply layered, The Mist proves itself not only to be a well crafted horror, but an example of the true power of adaptations.

STRANGE WORLD: An Adventure About Parenthood
STRANGE WORLD: An Adventure About Parenthood

An impressively designed, luminous jungle and an emotional story about parenting and legacy allow Strange World to blossom as a strong entry for Disney.

Horrific Inquiry: PILGRIM (2018)
Horrific Inquiry: PILGRIM (2018)

A horrific holiday horror, Pilgrim has all the trimmings – both the good and the bad.

FLAMING EARS: A Unique Piece of Underground Filmmaking Resurfaces in 4K
FLAMING EARS: A Unique Piece of Underground Filmmaking Resurfaces in 4K

Flaming Ears is guaranteed to be unlike anything you’ve seen before.

SOMETHING IN THE DIRT: To Live and Lie in L.A.
SOMETHING IN THE DIRT: To Live and Lie in L.A.

Something in the Dirt is proof that massive amounts of ingenuity and invention can still be found in the movies…that is, if one knows where to look.