The Rental follows two couples who get more than they bargain for when they Airbnb a beautiful oceanside house for the weekend Quick cut: Dave Franco's directorial debut isn't a groundbreaking slow-burn thriller, but it is a competently made, supremely acted, and satisfyingly effective one. ★★★ Unlike many other feature debuts, especially those from actors…
In Anything for Jackson, a couple of elderly Satanists try to bring their grandson back from the dead and instead unleash horrifying spirits into their home Quick cut: Anything for Jackson doesn't take its premise of Satanists performing a reverse exorcism as far as it could go, however its complex protagonists make it a devilish…
Parasite follows a poor but clever family's attempt to climb up the social ladder by cozying up to a wealthy family. One-sentence review: Parasite is unlike any movie that's existed — at the same time funny, terrifying, thrilling, and relevant — and one of the best movies of the year. Details: ? Bong Joon-ho //…
Happy Monday! I have a question for you: Do you remember the 21st night of September? Today’s movie is the 1985 vampire horror-comedy Fright Night—streaming on Prime Video. Like last week, I’m including a full review with an added “10-second cut” section for those of you that like shorter reviews. Here’s the trailer. ⏱ 10-second cut: Fright Night is…
From serial killers to ghosts to zombies, these are the best horror movies of the 21st century that keep us up at night! From the slashers of the early 2000s to the renaissance of ghost stories and monster movies of the 2010s, the 21st century has been a rollercoaster for the beloved horror genre. However,…
The Old Guard follows a group of immortal mercenaries as they find themselves as the targets of a nefarious plot Quick cut: Director Gina Prince-Bythewood uses her keen sense for character to make The Old Guard a one of a kind groundbreaking Hollywood blockbuster that feels like a new, exciting direction for the action genre.…
Palm Springs updates the time loop comedy as two wedding guests get stuck repeating the wedding day over and over again Quick review: Palm Springs finds new life in the Groundhog Day-inspired time loop movie by bending the formula and finding both laughs and heart in a romantic comedy story anchored by great lead performance…
The Half of it is a modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac that explores sexuality, identity, friendship, and growing up queer Quick cut: The Half of it is a melancholy, but an ultimately joyful, exploration of growing up and exploring your identity told through a thoughtful, meditative, and heartwarming story. ★★★★★ To steal a term…
Da 5 Bloods follows a squad of Vietnam veterans who return to the country to find a buried treasure and their fallen comrade Quick cut: On its surface, Da 5 Bloods is an exhilirating adventure filled with twists, turns, and Spike Lee's iconic style. However, it's also a depth-filled character study that his heartbreakingly prescient…
Game Night uses its talented cast to deliver one of the most hilarious broad comedies in years. ★★★★★ Similarly to 2010's Date Night and 2016's Meet the Joneses, Game Night follows Annie (Rachel McAdams) and Max (Jason Bateman), a normal married couple whose game night tradition with their best friends somehow turns into a tangle with…
