Writer/director Vaclav Marhoul’s of Jerzy Kosinski’s novel, The Painted Bird, is a tortuous and grotesque film that preys on depravity as it tells one of the gruesome Holocaust stories ever… Read more The Painted Bird Review: An overtly gruesome and grimy Holocaust film that finds merit in its story and style →
Moving onto Apple TV+ after the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to keep movies out of theaters, Greyhound puts Tom Hanks in the captain’s seat yet again for a suspenseful navy battle… Read more Greyhound Review: Hanks commands the screen in this excellent, slow-burning thrill ride →
Writer/director Spike Lee’s newest film, Da 5 Bloods, is a historical and moving trip back through the ghosts of the Vietnam War and the pain and rage that’s haunted those… Read more Da 5 Bloods Review: Lee’s latest joint is a powerful, modern masterpiece →
In 2013, writer/director Dan Krauss created a documentary called The Kill Team that delved into how warfare can weigh and break the mindsets of young soldiers and how it led… Read more The Kill Team Review: A heart-pounding and haunting narrative debut for Krauss →
Netflix’s new limited series, The Spy, puts Sacha Baron Cohen into the world of espionage as he delivers one of the best performances of his career in true story that’s… Read more Netflix’s The Spy Review: Sacha Baron Cohen puts in a career-best performance →
Delving into the life of legendary author J.R.R. Tolkien and the inspirations that led him to write The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, Tolkien boasts a great performance from… Read more Tolkien Review: Not as legendary as its titular figure, but has enough not to disappoint →
Many who know legendary director Peter Jackson would likely associate him with creating some of the most amazingly epic adventures to a little place called Mordor or maybe even associate… Read more They Shall Not Grow Old Review: Peter Jackson puts a revolutionary spin on showcasing one of the world’s biggest conflicts →
Getting away from the more fantasy filled worlds that Studio Ghibli is known for, Grave of the Fireflies brings its viewers into a gripping and realistic world filled with emotionally… Read more Grave of the Fireflies Review: A touching and emotional story filled with heart and dread. →
