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OZARK Season 2: An Explosive Sophmore Season that Lives Up To Expectation
OZARK Season 2: An Explosive Sophomore Season That Lives Up To Expectations

Ozark’s sophomore season lives up to both critic and viewer expectations with a complex web of storylines and characters intricately placed to be the visual chess board TV has been waiting for.

FINAL SCORE: Die Hard In A Soccer Stadium… And It’s So Much Fun

If you need to take a break from reading about all of the acclaimed films you’re missing out on seeing at all of fall’s prestigious film festivals, go ahead and watch Final Score.

THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic
THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic

The Angel applies a straightforward template devoid of innovation or complications feeling far too standard for such an unconventional story.

BEL CANTO: A Tedious Hostage Drama
BEL CANTO: A Tedious Hostage Drama

Replete with unnatural dialogue and emotionally manipulative plot developments, Bel Canto may well go down in cinematic history as the most boring hostage drama of all time.

CinefestOz 2018 Festival Report: JIRGA, 1% and THE MERGER
CinefestOz 2018 Film Festival Report: Reaching Distance & Documentaries

In this report from Western Australia’s CinefestOz, we cover everything from budget sci-fi to LGBTQ documentaries.

LIZZIE: A Distinctive Take On The True Crime Legend
LIZZIE: A Distinctive Take On The True Crime Legend

Lizzie may be a fictional tale of a real-life crime that we will never fully know the truth of, but it sure is an intriguing and especially a well-designed one.

CASTLE ROCK "Henry Deaver" (S1E9): Not Kansas Anymore
CASTLE ROCK “Henry Deaver” (S1E9): Not Kansas Anymore

The latest episode of Castle Rock, “Henry Deaver”, dives further into the mystery behind the character, providing us with an alternative, intriguing world.

THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare "Nun-sense"
THE NUN: Silly Jump-Scare “Nun-sense”

With adequate locations and a potentially interesting atmosphere, The Nun creates a darkly lit ordeal that is one silly “nun-sensical” roller coaster ride of jump scares.

KIN: Promising Sci-Fi Thriller Self-Destructs
KIN: Promising Sci-Fi Thriller Self-Destructs

Kin is a meandering road saga, filled with detours and dull patches and an ending that is both truly bizarre and unintentionally funny.

CASTLE ROCK “Past Perfect” (S1E8): Not A Whimper But A Bang

While feeling a bit like a preparatory hour designed to give us a push into the final climax, there’s still some good ol’ terror to be had in the latest Castle Rock episode.

REVENGE: An Intriguing But Uneven Scandinavian Thriller

Despite its strong beginning and its tangled plot and hard-to-ignore plot holes, the Norwegian thriller Revenge is an enjoyable film.

BOARDING SCHOOL: This School Teaches a Whole New Brand of Horror
BOARDING SCHOOL: This School Teaches A Whole New Brand Of Horror

Boarding School follows in suit with the continued reinvigoration of the horror genre, breaking away from the cliché and introducing new scares.

SEARCHING: A Cautionary Tale Elevated by a Gimmick
SEARCHING: A Cautionary Tale Elevated By A Gimmick

A striking cautionary tale with authentic performances, Searching is a small thriller whose computer-screen gimmick actually elevates its subject matter.

Actor Profile: Winona Ryder

We break down the career of Winona Ryder, showcasing her talent for the horror genre and more over her 30+ years in front of the camera.

SHARP OBJECTS “Milk” (S1E8): Outstanding Finale Cements Masterful Miniseries
SHARP OBJECTS “Milk” (S1E8): Outstanding Finale Cements Masterful Miniseries

Sharp Objects’ powerful series finale is a masterful instance of persistent hard work and a careful attention to detail paying off.