Director Clint Eastwood’s output has been a little spotty lately, with recent efforts like The Mule making an unremarkable impression on this reviewer and The 15:17 to Paris ranking as one the weakest films in his entire catalog. The good…
As we all know, murder-mystery films have been something of a staple since the beginnings of cinema. And often, it can be difficult to get all that excited about another one making the rounds. Yet while whodunits are nothing new,…
This film is currently in theaters in select markets and premieres November 27th on Netflix. Martin Scorcese has directed some incredible crime films over the past four decades, including Mean Streets, Goodfellas, Casino, Gangs of New York and The Departed.…
Strange and sometimes sinister activities can go on behind closed doors, but none are likely to be quite as shocking and horrifying as those depicted in The Report, a true story of a senate staffer’s investigation into the CIA’s employment…
Historical biopics can be a bit dry at times, but there are still plenty of interesting stories out there that many may not be familiar with. The Warrior Queen of Jhansi is one such example, telling a story about a…
Like the sound of a roaring engine? A car veering down the track at top speed? Then you might enjoy Ford v Ferrari, a biopic detailing a rivalry between the two auto manufacturers. This tale specifically follows what happened as…
Talk about impossible acts to follow. Stephen King’s 1977 novel The Shining remains one of the most popular bestsellers in horror. And although director Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film adaption may have had a few detractors during its initial release (mostly…
Ah, the trials of the wealthy and affluent. Such are the concerns of Frankie, a low-key art film drama about a dying family matriarch and her attempts to bring her clan together over a leisurely holiday in scenic Sintra, Portugal.…
Over the past several years, New Zealand writer/director/performer Taika Waititi has slowly and steadily earned a large fanbase thanks to his exciting work on What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Thor: Ragnarok. His latest, Jojo…
In case you haven’t already noticed, we’re beginning to venture into awards season. This part of the year is always filled with ambitious pictures featuring high drama that seem earmarked for Oscar glory… as well as some that aspire for…