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“The Killer” is Here to Open Our Eyes to Our Own Brutality

The Killer is someone you’ve probably never been. The Killer is a sociopath with a wealth of knowledge and skills. You’ve never been that adept at anything, let alone contract murder. The Killer is silent, deadly, an enigma. Certainly, you’ve never been a ghost amongst the world of the living. Though you may daydreamed about being slick, silent,…

NYFF Review: Striking up the Band with “Maestro”

When Bradley Cooper jumped into the director’s chair for the umpteenth remake of A Star is Born, many weren’t sure of what type of film maker he would be. When the film was released however, it was clear that he was a director that had a vision and not just someone who told his crew…

Review: Surviving “The Last Voyage of the Demeter”

There’s no doubt about it, we’re in the midst of a vampire resurgence. While there have been a slew of vampire films in its wake, Twilight seemed to kill the bigger budget bloodsucker flicks for a bit. 2023 finds life coming back to the dead though. Sure, there are plenty of films still in production,…

Review: “Meg 2: The Trench” is Absolutely Bonkers

When The Meg came out in 2018, no one was expecting high art. People were looking for a fun, jaunty, brainless adventure they could wash away their worries with. The box office told the same story, too. online pharmacy buy tamiflu online with best prices today in the USA Making a large enough dent to…

Tribeca Film Festival: Navigating the Frats in “The Line”

If there is something that isn’t much in the way of new news for a long time; too many movies are delving into some very familiar territory. It’s been dominating the narrative selections so far at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing. When a writer/director can take a…

Review: Should You Be Scared of “The Boogeyman”?

Everyone struggled with it at some point in their life. Being young, thinking maybe something was hiding under the bed at night. Seeing things in the corner of the room when nothing was there. online pharmacy buy phenergan online with best prices today in the USA Fearing that thing you thought was creeping around your…

Review: There are Varying Temperatures in the “Infinity Pool”

There’s no denying the connective tissue of filmmaking between heralded auteur David Cronenberg and his son Brandon. In the grand scheme though, while David’s use of body horror is used to convey his life long theme of humanities evolutions; Brandon’s path leads down a slightly more conventional road. While not mainstream pieces of fluff, his…

New York Film Festival / Review: Seeing Past the “White Noise”

Many directors throughout film history have a well defined signature. They’re always associated with a specific type of film. Even though Martin Scorsese has made many films outside the crime/suspense genre, the majority of moviegoers will think only of his gangster pics. Noah Baumbach on the other hand, has almost exclusively delivered personal, dramatic tales…

Film Review: Sometimes, You Need to Just “See How They Run”

While it never went away, the Whodunit genre is having a bit of a resurgence. The Kenneth Branagh helmed Poirot outings followed by the popularity of Knives Out and the fervor for its upcoming sequel, Glass Onion, are just a few signs that people are ready to head to the theater for a good mystery….

Review: Is “Prey” The Predator Follow Up You’ve Been Waiting For?

The original Predator is an undeniable classic. It holds court with a handful of genre films that when broken down, are the blueprints for great film making. Robocop, Child’s Play, and Predator are all great examples. Even if you’ve seen them hundreds of times and know the twists and turns, they are so brilliantly put…

Review: The Duller Edge of “Both Sides of the Blade”

Since bursting onto the scene with her debut feature, Chocolat (1988), Claire Denis has largely been exploring the ins and outs of close knit relationships. Teaming up with Juliette Binoche for their third consecutive production together, Denis this time around delves into the complications of a relationship in the world of Covid-19. The events that…