We've got a dearth of traditional slasher movies these days. There's an even bigger valley of mystery-based slashers out there. Night of the Reaper combines those vibes with a nostalgic look, but not one that hits you over the head with it. Night of the Reaper is set in the 1980s, but there aren't
Paul Thomas Anderson has a knack for films about power, vice, and isolated protagonists. Boogie Nights centers the Wild West of the 1970's pornography scene, with well-endowed stars fighting to maintain relevance against the perils of an often shady fledgling industry. There Will Be Blood was a
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie (Barbie) and Colin Farrell (The Penguin), lives up to its title in both style and spirit. The cinematography is stunning with its use of striking color, light, and shapes that make nearly every frame look like a painting. But underneath the
The main focus of DAN DA DAN Ep. 23 "Hey, it's a Kaiju" is all in the title. It's not quite Godzilla due to copyright reasons. However, it's as close to the King of Monsters as you can get in this anime, and wow, is the fight a blast to watch. Quite literally in many cases. DAN DA DAN Ep. 23 "Hey,
You may recognize the name Tyler Mane from his memorable roles on screen, whether as Sabretooth in X-Men (2000), Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s Halloween films, or his recent return in Deadpool & Wolverine. What you may not know is that Mane has stepped beyond the screen to co-create a new comic,
Rabbit Trap is a strange film, one filled with plenty of potential, but it ends up squandering that a bit. Just like the potential of the film, the characters in the film have plenty of potential of their own. It follows the married couple Daphne and Darcy Davenport. They're musicians who have just
The Jester 2 follows up on the 2023 film about a malevolent being that terrorizes the inhabitants of a small-town on Halloween. This time around, the titular Jester is less of a villain and more of an ally, but he still goes through the motions of killing people. The protagonist is Max, played by
Fans of the so-called Hellaverse (named thusly for Helluva Boss and its sister series, Hazbin Hotel, both from creator Vivienne Medrano) have much to celebrate today. Not only are they getting an uncensored version of seasons 1 and 2 of hit YouTube animated show Helluva Boss, but an entirely new
Though marital arts action cinema is vast and varied, it is rare for one to elevate the genre and push it forward. There have been few recently - The Raid comes to mind, and while not technically "martial arts" I'd argue John Wick counts - that feel as if something new and special is happening.
Throughout all of our lives, there are people we grow close to who act as beacons, a light in human form that allows us to find our way through the darkness. Sometimes this light merely diminishes or changes, but other times these beacon friends can become anchors, as their influence exerts itself
We've had haunted house movies. Sure, but have we had a haunted van movie? That's what Passenger amounts to at its most distilled form. This is a horror movie about a demonic force (the opposite of Saint Christopher) that has been chasing and killing travelers for hundreds of years. Basically, the