“May the Devil Take You Too” offers stylish, overstuffed scares
Timo Tjahjanto brings his maximalist sensibilities to a followup that tries to be several different horror movies at once.
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Nightstream: “Frank & Zed” is a charmingly gruesome tale of friendship
Jesse Blanchard writes & directs an all-puppet horror comedy that slightly overstays its welcome, but is always fun.
How “Spider-Man: Homecoming” Updated the Teen Film for the MCU Era
Alien robots and evil Norse gods may prove a thrill to the multiplex, but here, they’re not much more intimidating than adolescence.
“Bloodshot” Is a Mediocre Movie for the Ultimate Soldier
Vin Diesel nicely keys into more stoic shootouts, but the movie around him can’t weld together its medley of genre inspirations.
Kick Back & Enjoy a Few at Your Local “VFW”
Grizzled veterans go up against a drug dealer’s zombie-like henchmen in Joe Begos’ gory, fast paced action-horror film.
The Untamed Territory of Jim Jarmusch’s “Dead Man”
Jim Jarmusch’s black and white punk Western is both his most beautiful & most baffling film.
Get Ready to Trudge Through “The Grudge” (2020)
Nicolas Pesce’s 2020 extension of the Japanese horror franchise is maybe its most leaden, unscary entry yet.
“Stop the Press, Who is That?”: Batman at 30
A look back at the hype, the controversies & the music of Tim Burton’s take on the Caped Crusader.NOW STREAMING: Powered by JustWatch Gather round, children, while I tell you of a time when you couldn’t buy movie tickets in advance. Like Philistines, we had to stagger, wild-eyed and hopeful, up to the window of … “Stop the Press, Who is That?”: Batman at 30
From Captain Marvel to Catwoman: 35 Years of Female Superheroes
We take a look at the state of female-led superheroes up to this point, from the lows of Catwoman to the highs of Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review – A Web-Slinging Animated Classic in the Making
Miles Morales gets the big-screen treatment he deserves, an aesthetically vibrant, action-packed story that might just be one of the best animated superhero films of all time. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood What if I were to tell you that one of the most dazzling, innovative, hilarious and poignant animated films of the … Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Review – A Web-Slinging Animated Classic in the Making
10 Horror Movies For People Who Don’t Like Horror
This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood Let me rephrase that right from the beginning. This list really should be “10 Horror Movies for People Who Normally Aren’t Into Horror Movies, But Might Be Willing to Give Them a Shot,” but that’s just too long for a title. Horror is the genre most often forced … 10 Horror Movies For People Who Don’t Like Horror
“Thunder Force” lacks that bolt of creative inspiration
The newest Falcone/McCarthy collaboration feels just like the others: disappointing.
“Blue Steel” sees Kathryn Bigelow burrow deeper into her pet themes
Kathryn Bigelow’s hard-hitting cop thriller deconstructs the masculinity that often comes with police dramas.
Last night a killbot saved my life: On depression, anxiety, and “Chopping Mall”
A bona fide example of ’80s trash horror, Jim Wynorski’s tale of killer robots and horny teens is its own kind of therapy.
“Spider-Man: Far From Home” forces Peter Parker to grow up
The latest Marvel film to date is more than a mid-sized follow up to Avengers: Endgame — it establishes Peter Parker as the beating heart of the new MCU.
“Iron Man” built a hero – and a blueprint for a franchise
Jon Favreau’s acerbic superhero adventure set the template for the Marvel Cinematic Universe — and rehabilitated Robert Downey Jr. into a movie star once again.
The Quarantine Film Festival: Streaming Through the Coronavirus
A comprehensive guide to the streaming films you should watch as you quarantine from the coronavirus.