Category: Movie Reviews
'Sicario' Takes You Over the Edge
Lionsgate True horror comes from reality, and the entertainment industry attempts to distract us from it in order for us to live mostly sane lives; however, there are films rooted in realism that remind us...
Walking the Haunting Path of 'Felicia's Journey'
Felicia's Journey is one of the strangest movies I have ever seen. The 1999 film is based on the 1994 novel by William Trevor of the same name. Centering around Felicia, a pregnant Irish teenager...
Johnny Depp is Perfectly Evil in 'Black Mass'
Cross Creek Pictures Most guys, at least at some point in their lives, are intrigued by the lifestyle, vigor, and ruthlessness of a gangster. We have yet another gangster bio-pic to sink our teeth into...
2006's Forgotten Movie: 'The Dead Girl'
The Dead Girl is a movie that most people probably missed. Thrown into the mix late in 2006 and only bringing in slightly under $1 million, this overlooked drama deserves to be seen. The cast...
Orson Welles' Citizen Kane Still Resonates In Today's Culture
If you have ever heard of Xanadu or Rosebud , then what you probably don’t know is they are in reference to the film Citizen Kane . It was close 75 years ago when Orson...
'Tales of the Grim Sleeper' Doc Tells Haunting Story
Pictured above: Still shot of Lonnie Franklin Jr. from the HBO 'Tales of the Grim Sleeper' documentary. Tales of the Grim Sleeper is a haunting documentary that British director Nick Broomfield handles with the utmost...
The Man From UNCLE
Guy Ritchie gives us his best 007 with his stylistically impressive reboot of the 1960’s TV show. Gadgets, expensive suites, beautiful women, paranoia, disloyalty, double-crossing, wit, and of course a plot to set the world...
Straight Outta Compton Entertains and Raises Questions
"Our art is a reflection of our reality." Deals with the devil, money, drugs, mansions, glory, violence, and tragedy, the story of N.W.A. is culturally defying and their voices were fundamentally essential in United States...
Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation Cruises in Style
One action series that delivers consistently is Mission Impossible, and this latest installment is no exception. Different mission, same fun-filled spirit. Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation continues the story of IMF Agent Ethan Hunt, who is...
'Ant-Man' is a PleasAnt Surprise
Everybody wants to be a hero for the one they love the most, and Scott Lang/ Ant-Man, is no different. The ever-changing story of redemption is always relevant and captivating because we find that our...