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Dec 29, 20244 min read
'Amber Alert' (2024) Review: A Polished Remake with a Familiar, Unfulfilled Promise
The 2024 version of Amber Alert feels like déjà vu wrapped in a more polished package. Directed by Kerry Bellessa, this new iteration...
Dec 27, 20243 min read
"Mufasa: The Lion King" Review: A Heartfelt and Visually Stunning Prequel You Won't Want to Miss
If you assume Mufasa: The Lion King is merely a standard franchise prequel, reconsider. This film offers much more than a simple...
Dec 27, 20244 min read
Review: Robert Eggers' Nosferatu - A Bold, Disturbing Reinterpretation
Why do we need another Nosferatu ? For me, the answer lies in Eggers' vision and approach to storytelling, aesthetics, and character...
Dec 27, 20245 min read
Revving Up the Fun: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Finds Its Stride with Jim Carrey’s Hilarious Return
Paramount Pictures’ decision to bring Jim Carrey back for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 proves to be a wise one. His return as Dr. Robotnik, the...
Dec 26, 20243 min read
'Babygirl' Review: A Dark Dance of Desire and Control
In Halina Reijn’s Babygirl , the collision of modern consumerism and personal desire takes center stage in a darkly comic, kinky erotic...
Dec 22, 20243 min read
'The Fire Inside': A Powerful Portrait of an Unstoppable Journey
The Fire Inside tells the story of Claressa Shields, the greatest female boxer of all time (yeah – I said it and you will too after...
Dec 22, 20243 min read
A Love Story Lost: Tyler Perry's 'The Six Triple Eight' Overshadows History with Clichéd Romance
The Six Triple Eight should have been about the amazing feat of an all-Black women Battalion sorting through 17 million pieces of mail,...
Dec 21, 20242 min read
'A Complete Unknown' Review: Timothée Chalamet’s Captivating Portrayal of Bob Dylan’s Early Rise
Admittedly, I had no idea who Bob Dylan was when I caught an early screening of A Complete Unknown , but I left the theater a new fan....
Nov 26, 20244 min read
Review: 'Moana 2': A Sequel That Struggles to Stay Afloat
As everyone probably knows by now I am a huge Disney fan (check out The Disney Bulletin here on the site and on BlueSky by the way). I...
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Review: "Dear Santa": A Devilishly Fun Concept That Fails to Deliver
Dear Santa has a straightforward premise that it explores in charming, humorous, yet uneven ways. The narrative centers on 11-year-old...
Nov 24, 20244 min read
Review: 'Wicked' A Spellbinding Cinematic Reimagining of a Broadway Classic
From the opening scene — a darkly hued foreshadow to reveal the beginning of the end, you know what you are about to watch, is going to...
Nov 24, 20246 min read
Review: 'Blitz': A Haunting Tale of Love, Loss, and the Shadows of War
It is every mother’s worst fear — the thought of her only child out in the world, on his own, lost and alone. A thought made all the more...
Nov 23, 20243 min read
Review: 'The Piano Lesson' A Family Collaboration
The Piano Lesson (2024) marks Denzel Washington's third film adaptation of an August Wilson play. This time, the family gets involved....
Nov 21, 20242 min read
Review: Sweethearts: A Messy but Heartfelt Holiday Rom-Com
The latest romantic comedy, Sweethearts , has hit Max just in time for the holidays. In her feature directorial debut, Jordan Weiss,...
Nov 16, 20243 min read
Resilience Over Cliché: 'Unstoppable' Tells a True Story with Heart
This review will contain spoilers. Unstoppable is a sports drama that follows the typical emotional arc, yet it stands out by...
Nov 7, 20244 min read
"Meet Me Next Christmas" Review: A Clumsy Rom-Com with Too Much Pentatonix and Not Enough Heart
Netflix’s Meet Me Next Christmas is a holiday rom-com that stumbles its way through a festive premise, caught between trying to be a...
Oct 3, 20243 min read
House of Spoils Review: Could Be Better
The lead-up to Halloween has indeed turned into a competitive arena for streaming platforms, each vying to offer unique horror...
Sep 25, 20243 min read
Salem's Lot Review: A Great Way to Kick off Spooky Season
"Salem’s Lot" on HBO Max expertly translates Stephen King’s classic vampire tale into a chilling visual experience. Directed by Gary...
Sep 25, 20242 min read
'Inside Out' 2 Review: A Joy to Watch
Inside Out 2, may not have hit as hard emotionally, it still offers a sincere narrative filled with humor and stunning visuals. The...
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Boy Kills World Review: We Aren't Watching for the Plot
"Boy Kills World" is a whirlwind of martial arts chaos, dark comedy, and visceral action that aims to deliver a high-octane experience...