fantasy

Horrific Inquiry: PILGRIM (2018)
Horrific Inquiry: PILGRIM (2018)

A horrific holiday horror, Pilgrim has all the trimmings – both the good and the bad.

ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES: A Solid Kooky Sequel
ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES: A Solid Kooky Sequel

Addams Family Values delivers not only a new member to the family but also brings the Addamses into a broader world beyond the confines of their mansion.

WEDNESDAY: A Welcome Addition To the Family
WEDNESDAY: A Welcome Addition To the Family

While Wednesday is not without its flaws, this young adult rendition of the Addams Family eldest is both entertaining and intriguing.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A Spooky And Ooky Success
THE ADDAMS FAMILY: A Spooky And Ooky Success

While the plot of the film is formulaic in structure, The Addams Family finds its success in the culmination of all its parts.

FLAMING EARS: A Unique Piece of Underground Filmmaking Resurfaces in 4K
FLAMING EARS: A Unique Piece of Underground Filmmaking Resurfaces in 4K

Flaming Ears is guaranteed to be unlike anything you’ve seen before.

HOCUS POCUS 2: The Witches Are Kinda Back
HOCUS POCUS 2: The Witches Are Kinda Back

Hocus Pocus 2 is like pulling out that year-old candy from last Halloween and being mildly surprised it doesn’t taste that bad.

BLACK ADAM: Electrifying Blockbuster Fun With Pacing Issues
BLACK ADAM: Electrifying Blockbuster Fun With Pacing Issues

Amusing humor and a very entertaining performance from The Rock consolidate Black Adam as one of the strongest DCEU outings.

SLAYERS: Fun But Heavy Handed Horror Comedy
SLAYERS: Fun But Heavy Handed Horror Comedy

Slayers is an entertaining enough horror comedy with some standout performances, but the film’s satire and themes lose some of its charm.

Horrific Inquiry: CAT PEOPLE (1942)
Horrific Inquiry: CAT PEOPLE (1942)

Ahead of its time, Cat People may have a slow start, but it is rich in cinematic history and horrific craftsmanship.

How SLEEPING BEAUTY Set The Stage For The Anti-Princess Movie
How SLEEPING BEAUTY Set The Stage For The Anti-Princess Movie

On top of being a visually breathtaking feat of animation, Sleeping Beauty is an incredibly unique film in the classic Disney princess canon.

ALIENOID: Bless This Mess
ALIENOID: Bless This Mess

One can applaud the ambition and imagination in creating such a unique, complex fantasy world while also wishing it was just a little bit less packed.

DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS: A Mild-Mannered Superhero Comedy
DC LEAGUE OF SUPER-PETS: A Mild-Mannered Superhero Comedy

Super-Pets flies high for an animated film aimed at the smaller crowd, making a strong superhero picture for the whole family.

DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS: Revisiting An Erotic Comedy Classic
DONA FLOR AND HER TWO HUSBANDS: Revisiting An Erotic Comedy Classic

There’s no time like the present to revisit Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands and be reminded that Sonia Braga is one of cinema’s brightest-ever stars.

Butchering the God Butcher: Why Marvel Should Fire Taika Waititi
THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER: Lost In A Fantasy Storm

While not the worst Thor film, Love & Thunder has a lot of potential in its fantasy adventure but rarely rises to become a worthy sequel.

STRANGER THINGS SEASON 4: It Is All Upside Down
STRANGER THINGS SEASON 4: It Is All Upside Down

This entry has longer than usual episodes, making this part a deft delivery of the finality of what has been a real significant part of TV life and culture.