‘Spiral’ is unapologetically gay horror | movie review
Spiral follows a gay couple that moves to the suburbs with their daughter in the 90s to find their neighborhood is more than meets the eye Spiral is a mysterious act of dread and atmosphere that also taps into the inherent horror of being different in a world that isn't ready to accept that. ▶︎…
‘My Cousin Vinny’ holds up 25 years later | movie review
25 years later, My Cousin Vinny remains one of the funniest and sharpest comedies from the 90s with one of the best comedic ensembles of all-time. Twenty-five years later, My Cousin Vinny remains one of the funniest and sharpest comedies from the 90s with one of the best comedic ensembles of all-time. However, it's the engrossing story and Oscar-winning performance from…
‘Resolution’ is a meta-horror sci-fi worth your time | movie review
Resolution follows a man's attempt to force his friend into sobriety and while his attempt is good intentioned something sinister is happening at the same time Resolution is a creepy, atmospheric, and wholly satisfying meta-horror that served as a perfect introduction to Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson's specific brand of high concept, lo-fi science fiction.…
‘Sound of Metal’ gives Riz Ahmed his Oscar role | movie review
In Sound of Metal, a drummer for a heavy metal band is forced to confront a very different future when he suddenly loses his hearing Sound of Metal is one of the best portrayals of deafness in film using smart sound design and a stellar performance by Riz Ahmed to communicate the experience. And while…
‘First Cow’ is a nice movie about nice friends | movie review
First Cow tells the story of an unlikely friendship, their improbable business idea, and the cow that is the lynchpin behind both Like all of director Kelly Reichardt's films, First Cow is a warm blanket of a story where the stakes are never overstated, the characters are grounded to Earth, and the filmmaking leaves you…
‘Rebecca’ trades haunts for style | movie review
Netflix's Rebecca, which follows in the footsteps of Hitchcock's 1940 classic, follows a young woman who walks in the shadow of her new husband's late wife Rebecca is gloriously filmed and impeccably designed, but beneath all of the polish of its grand mansion setting is an empty house filled with nothing but empty rooms and…
10 Great Romantic Comedies to Fall in Love With
Romantic comedies are like the cinematic equivalent of comfort food—easy to watch, heartwarming, and a slice of happiness. Here are some great ones. Romantic comedies are like snuggling up in a warm cardigan on a crisp autumn day. Or like that first bite of your mom's cooking when you come home from the holidays. They…
‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ shows Sorkin’s weaknesses | movie review
The Trial of the Chicago 7 tells the very true and very relevant story of seven protesters on trial for inciting a riot during the 1968 Democratic National Convention Despite it's stacked cast, relevant topics, and high-production value, The Trial of the Chicago 7 is too interested in portraying the facts and not enough in…
‘Synchronic’ is what I love about science fiction | movie review
After discovering a drug sends you back in time, a paramedic uses it to help his best friend find his daughter in Synchronic Synchronic has a fun enough concept to keep you hooked, but Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson—along with a stellar performance by Anthony Mackie—add in their effortlessly charming direction to make it the…
‘It Cuts Deep’ explores surface level relationships | Nightstream Film Fest
It Cuts Deep, a horror-comedy premiering at Nightstream Film Fest, follows a couple as insecurities and emotional baggage complicate their already strained relationship It Cuts Deep almost loses its way as it explores a couple on the brink of collapse, however, it's finale—though predictable—is exactly what you're looking for. Nicholas Payne Santos' It Cuts Deep,…