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JOHNNY FRANK GARRETT'S LAST WORD: Waste Of An Incredible Story
JOHNNY FRANK GARRETT’S LAST WORD: Waste Of An Incredible Story

Based on the real-life case, Johnny Frank Garrett’s Last Word is unfortunately a waste of its material, with many overused horror tropes.

TRESPASS AGAINST US: A Clichéd Countryside Crime Drama
TRESPASS AGAINST US: A Clichéd Countryside Crime Drama

Trespass Against Us is a crime film that, though with talent both in front of and behind the screen, fails to develop beyond cliché territory.

I DON'T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE: Tremendously Timely
I DON’T FEEL AT HOME IN THIS WORLD ANYMORE: Tremendously Timely

I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore is a dark comedy that explores timely subjects of loss of protection and fear, in an effective way.

GOLD: McConaughey’s Prospects Fail To Strike Cinematic Riches
GOLD: McConaughey’s Prospects Fail To Strike Cinematic Riches

Gold features a flashy performance by Matthew McConaughey, yet the remainder of the film surrounding him fails to impress.

IMPERIAL DREAMS: A Simple Film With Powerful Resonance
IMPERIAL DREAMS: A Simple Film With Powerful Resonance

Imperial Dreams is a statement and truly is a cautionary tale, though not without hope – and, more importantly, stark realism.

LIVE BY NIGHT: Ben Affleck's Next Great Effort As Writer/Director/Star
LIVE BY NIGHT: Ben Affleck’s Next Great Effort As Writer/Director/Star

Live by Night is the next directorial effort from Ben Affleck, in which he also stars/writes/produces; it is another indicator of his talent.

Looking Back At The DEATH WISH Franchise
Looking Back At The DEATH WISH Franchise

With a series of incredibly eclectic films, the Death Wish franchise is one of the most unique action franchises to ever exist.

CHAPTER & VERSE: Black Souls
CHAPTER & VERSE: Embracing Black Souls

Chapter & Verse is another strong reminder that stories about black lives must continue to be told—even if it treads familiar ground.

GET THE GIRL: Romantic Digressions Amid Gunfire
GET THE GIRL: Romantic Digressions Amid Gunfire

Get the Girl is an action movie that is obsessed with the idea of an action movie, but not with actually being one.

SLEEPLESS: Fast-Paced Cop Thriller Under-Achieves
SLEEPLESS: Fast-Paced Cop Thriller Under-Achieves

Sleepless is a thriller that occasionally seems passable and avoids some clichés, but still doesn’t quite achieve the level it could have.

BAD SANTA 2: An Awful Movie Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas
BAD SANTA 2: An Awful Movie Is For Life, Not Just For Christmas

With little of the humor and spark that made the original a Christmas classic, Bad Santa 2 is a misconstrued disaster for all involved.

Revisiting Stephen Frears' THE GRIFTERS
Revisiting Stephen Frears’ THE GRIFTERS

The Grifters is a films which has largely been lost through time; here, we explore why it might be worth revisiting.

COME, SWEET DEATH: A Grim, Yet Comedic Look At Vienna
COME, SWEET DEATH: A Grim, Yet Comedic Look At Vienna

Come, Sweet Death is an Austrian film from 2000 that, though grim and darkly funny, might be the perfect representation of the country.

ANONYMOUS: Anarchy & Adolescence
ANONYMOUS: Anarchy & Adolescence

Anonymous is a film based on computer hacking, yet, with a less than subtle focus, it feels much like a tamer version of the show Mr. Robot.

STRANGERS ON A TRAIN: Lazy Horror Fans Need Not Apply
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN: Lazy Horror Fans Need Not Apply

Strangers on a Train is one of Hitchc*ck’s famous works – using only camera techniques and visuals, it successfully conveys a chilling story, and achieves its horror with less than blood and creepy props.