True Detective: Night Country is now available for fans and newcomers alike, ready to dive into the chilling depths of Alaska's long winter nights. This Emmy Award-winning limited series brings a haunting narrative that follows detectives Liz Danvers, played by Jodie Foster, and Evangeline Navarro, portrayed by Kali Reis, as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of eight scientists from the Tsalal Arctic Research Station. Set against the stark and unforgiving backdrop of Ennis, Alaska, Night Country explores not only the external mystery but also the internal struggles of its protagonists.
Read MoreThe Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974) #RetroReview
I love a good genre mashup. Their success might be gauged by how well they blend, or subvert, each genre’s respective rules. The results are usually quirky and interesting, due to this process.
Read MoreThe Inheritance (2024)
"The Inheritance," directed by Alejandro Brugués, presents a familiar yet intriguing premise that feels reminiscent of a high-end "Goosebumps" episode or a demonic twist on "Ready or Not." The film delivers a sense of dread, bolstered by a haunting score that keeps viewers on edge throughout its concise 84-minute runtime. Bob Gunton, looking older than ever, anchors the film with a solid performance as the paranoid billionaire.
Read MoreMaXXXine (2024)
Ti West's MaXXXine, the final installment in the trilogy that began with X and Pearl, takes us to the glitzy, perilous world of 1980s Hollywood. Following the harrowing events at the farmhouse in X, Maxine Minx, portrayed by Mia Goth, is now a successful adult film star with dreams of mainstream stardom. As she navigates her career in Hollywood, a shadowy killer reminiscent of the infamous Night Stalker begins targeting starlets, intertwining her ascent to fame with a trail of blood.
Read MoreDear Kelly (2024)
Director Andrew Callaghan opens Dear Kelly by challenging Maslow's hierarchy of needs, proposing that humans only require three essentials: security, significance, and connection. This unconventional theory sets the stage for a profound exploration of what happens when these needs are stripped away. Dear Kelly delves into the life of Kelly Johnson, also known as "Kelly J. Patriot," a figure familiar to fans of Callaghan's All Gas No Brakes and Channel 5.
Read MoreSocial Media Monster (2021)
I wasn't planning to review Social Media Monster. Honestly, I probably wasn’t even going to watch it. But after sharing the trailer on our social accounts, I was thrust into a world I didn’t want to be in.
Read MoreAction U.S.A. (1989) #RetroReview
In the mood for kickass old-school stunt work? John Stewart’s Action U.S.A. from 1989 will scratch that itch for you, right after it drops you off a helicopter from a hundred feet up into a lake below! Stewart spent most of his career as a stunt coordinator, and his directorial debut pays tribute to the underappreciated folks who put their bodies and lives on the line for our entertainment.
Read MoreJanet Planet (2023)
A24's "Janet Planet," directed by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Annie Baker, will be released nationwide this Friday, June 28th. This film marks Baker's debut in the cinematic world, and it is nothing short of a sublime exploration of childhood and maternal bonds set against the evocative backdrop of rural Western Massachusetts in the summer of 1991. The story revolves around 11-year-old Lacy, played by Zoe Ziegler, who spends her summer immersed in her vivid imagination and the presence of her enchanting mother, Janet, portrayed by Julianne Nicholson.
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