2010s

3 FROM HELL : A Legacy of Snores
3 FROM HELL : A Legacy Of Snores

By the time 3 From Hell winds to its conclusion, the little voice in my mind whispering “who cares” was a loud pleading yelp.

ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP: Unnecessary, But Undeniably Funny
ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP: Unnecessary, But Undeniably Funny

Zombieland: Double Tap is a funny, but unnecessary sequel to the 2009 zom-com from Ruben Fleischer. Maria Lattila reviews.

LOST BAYOU: A Hauntingly Beautiful Southern Gothic Experience
LOST BAYOU: A Hauntingly Beautiful Southern Gothic Experience

Lost Bayou captures the personality and unique features of the bayou through its engaging story, well-developed characters, and beautiful visuals.

A CINDERELLA STORY: CHRISTMAS WISH: Fun Performances Lost In A Formulaic Christmas Musical

A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish follows the classic Cinderella motif with a few changes, some of which work, while others feel too close to countless other adaptations of the fairy tale.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Not Kooky Enough
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: Not Kooky Enough

Forgettable and quite boring, The Addams Family is perfectly passable as a children’s film, but not a genre classic.

GRASS: A Dance Of People & Words
GRASS: A Dance Of People & Words

Not all conversations are deep, some of them are about trivial everyday things. But in Grass, every conversation is an intricate miniature story.

VITA & VIRGINIA: A Dissapointing Emotional Conundrum
VITA & VIRGINIA: A Dissapointing Emotional Conundrum

An insufferable venture that completely misses the mark, despite the strong material, Vita & Virginia is nothing short of a disaster.

Monsterfest 2019: COLOR OUT OF SPACE
Monsterfest 2019: COLOR OUT OF SPACE

Color Out of Space heralds Richard Stanley’s return, a man given short shrift and who has a great eye for throwback horror and truly creepy cinema.

THE LIGHTHOUSE: A Saltwater-Soaked Meditation On Madness
THE LIGHTHOUSE: A Saltwater-Soaked Meditation On Madness

If you’re willing to take a chance and join Eggers, Pattinson, and Dafoe on their very weird journey, you’ll find it’s worth the trip.

THE KILL TEAM: An Outstanding Nat Wolff Leads Murky Moralistic War Story
THE KILL TEAM: An Outstanding Nat Wolff Leads Murky Moralistic War Story

Despite Nat Wolff’s outstanding performance, those interseted in The Kill Team are better off sticking with the documentary.

CATHERINE THE GREAT Miniseries: Not Nearly As Great As Its Namesake
CATHERINE THE GREAT Miniseries: Not Nearly As Great As Its Namesake

Although Helen Mirren’s performance as Catherine the Great is good, the miniseries itself was a chore to finish despite weighing in at only four hours.

THE DEAD CENTER: What’s Beyond The Grave?
THE DEAD CENTER: What’s Beyond The Grave?

The Dead Center is one of the more intriguing, effective indie thrillers as of recent memory.

PAIN & GLORY: A Gorgeous Tale Of First Love & Artistic Inspiration
PAIN & GLORY: A Gorgeous Tale Of First Love & Artistic Inspiration

Just as Mallo does in the film’s final moments, Almodóvar reaches into the past to find new ways to create, to evolve, and eventually, find glory from pain.

Monster Fest 2019: PORNO
Monster Fest 2019: PORNO

Coming in at just over 90 minutes with a solid pace throughout, Porno is very funny, very gross, and full of heart.

AHS 1984 (S9E5) “Red Dawn”: Who Survived The Night?
AHS 1984 (S9E5) “Red Dawn”: Who Survived The Night?

With the second half of the season left to still air, and the follow-up episode giving attention to the survivors, AHS 1984 seems primed for a sequel.