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The Whistler (2026) Review

Supernatural Folk Horror THE WHISTLER Starring Diane Guerrero & Juan Pablo Raba Haunts Theaters April 17 Diane Guerrero (Doom Patrol, Orange Is the New Black) and Juan Pablo Raba (Narcos, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.) are haunted by an evil spirit in The Whistler. A character-driven blend of folk horror, supernatural suspense, and cultural resonance, the film opens in select theaters on April 17 via Vertical. I don’t watch as many … Continue reading The Whistler (2026) Review

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The Long Walk is Brutally Saddening, yet Humane

Friends Make the Walk Worthwhile I’m a Stephen King Fan. Although I’m relatively new to his works, I’ve loved just about every one of his stories. And while, yes, they are known to be horrifying and dark, there is another aspect to his writing that encourages me to continually come back to his work: his humanity. Whether it be the innocence of children overcoming societal … Continue reading The Long Walk is Brutally Saddening, yet Humane

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My review of Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

Directed by BenDavid Grabinski Written by BenDavid Grabinski Starring Vince Vaughn, James Marsden, Eiza González, Keith David, Jimmy Tatro, Stephen Root, Ben Schwartz, Arturo Castro, Emily Hampshire, and Lewis Tan With its dynamic action thrills, clever laughs, and likable stars, this lands as the sort of incredibly charming ride that I’d love to see more often. I remember hearing about this a few months ago … Continue reading My review of Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice

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When Harry Met Sally Review

I love watching classic movies I’ve never seen before. I don’t always love the movies themselves–at least not as much as I’m “supposed” to–(though I often do), but I love taking the way back machine and checking out something I’d long-since missed. I get “You’ve never seen [beloved film]?!” somewhat often despite the fact that I’ve seen… just… so many movies. There are still so … Continue reading When Harry Met Sally Review

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‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ is Too Sugary Sweet

Performing to Reach Healing I’m a big softie at heart. Couple that with the fact that I love Romantic philosophy and magical realism, and the movie A Big Bold Beautiful Journey should be just the film for me. Its characters live in a world where the unexplainable happens, and they are barely phased. Their penchant for blocking themselves off from relationships is explored, and they learn to … Continue reading ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ is Too Sugary Sweet

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‘One Battle After Another’ Draws the Battle Lines Clearly

P.T. Anderson filmed Magnolia, my favorite movie of all time, so seeing One Battle After Another was a non-option for me. In short, this new film from one of the greatest directors of our time impresses in every way possible. It speaks to our current political climate by making clear just what kind of a road we may be on. On top of that, it nails entertainment in a … Continue reading ‘One Battle After Another’ Draws the Battle Lines Clearly

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‘Tron: Ares’ is a Solid Action Sci-Fi, Despite Shallow Characters

It’s been quite a while since Tron: Legacy premiered in theatres (15 years, to be exact).  It’s been even longer since the original Tron in 1982. To prepare for Tron: Ares, the third installment in this slow-going series, I read up on the Wikipedia synopses of the first two films. I thought that I would need a refresher on what came before. Turns out, all I really needed to know was … Continue reading ‘Tron: Ares’ is a Solid Action Sci-Fi, Despite Shallow Characters

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Stranger by the Lake Review

Directed by Alain Guiraudie Written by Alain Guiraudie Starring: Pierre Deladonchamps, Christophe Paou, Patrick d’Assumçao, Jérôme Chappatte, Mathieu Vervisch, Gilbert Traïna, Emmanuel Daumas, Sébastien Badachaoui, and François-Renaud Labarthe A tranquil lake that queer men use as a cruising spot creates a perfectly atmospheric backdrop for the erotic and murderous tension of this tale. It’s certainly one of the most slow-burn movies I’ve seen in a … Continue reading Stranger by the Lake Review

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Mr. Sandman (2024) Review

I get a little frustrated by movies that seemingly don’t know when to end. I was notoriously not a big fan of Nicholas Cage’s acclaimed movie Pig because, to me, it felt like a sixty minute storyline poorly stretched out to a runtime of ninety minutes. In the interest of making it feature length, they sacrificed good pacing and storytelling, and it all felt very … Continue reading Mr. Sandman (2024) Review

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