★★★★ A morally complex thriller that personally requests audience engagement in its deeper thematic underpinnings, The Gates thrives off the performances of its three black leads in Mason Gooding, Algee Smith, and Keith Powers. Playing opposite them is supremely underrated actor James Van Der Beek as the villain in one of his final cinematic roles … Continue reading Film Review: The Gates
Film Review: Scream 7
★★★★★ Hot on the heels of 2023's critical and financial hit, Scream VI, a seventh movie in the most consistent horror franchise of all time seemed like a no-brainer. Yet, after hitting numerous snafus along the way—the biggest being Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, and director Christopher Landon exiting the project—it came into doubt whether we … Continue reading Film Review: Scream 7
Film Review: This is Not a Test
★★★★ Adapted from the 2012 novel by Courtney Summers, This is Not a Test is the latest in a long line of cinematic offerings torn straight from the pages of young adult fiction. This one embraces its R-rating by leaning into the violence of a wild zombie outbreak. It has shades of 2004's Dawn of … Continue reading Film Review: This is Not a Test
Most Anticipated Films of 2026
2026 is almost here, so you know what that means—time to look ahead at the cinematic offerings. Could there be a masterpiece hiding among the bunch, perhaps even a sequel or two that surpasses the original? Check out my choices after the jump! Here are my 25 most anticipated movies for 2025, in alphabetical order. … Continue reading Most Anticipated Films of 2026
TIFF Next Wave 2025: Pools
★★★★ Writer/director Sam Hayes dives right into the stylized vibes of Pools, a gripping character study that makes quite a splash. Anyone who has ever felt adrift looking for their purpose in life will find relatable meaning in the surprisingly emotional subtext. Odessa A’zion (Hellraiser, The Inhabitant) leads a cast of up-and-coming young talent, including … Continue reading TIFF Next Wave 2025: Pools
Most Anticipated Films of 2025
With 2025 just around the corner, the time has never been better to look ahead to next year's sprawling landscape of cinematic wonderment. Josh and Allison have cherry-picked 25 most anticipated films that are sure to leave their mark. Check out our choices after the jump! Here are our 25 most anticipated movies for 2025, … Continue reading Most Anticipated Films of 2025
Tribeca 2024: Adult Best Friends
★★★★ When we are children, our friends are everything. They may not be as constant as parents or siblings, but a best friend? Those can be forever. Adult Best Friends reminds us that adulthood is hard, and maintaining a lifelong best friendship is even harder! For cynical Delaney (Delaney Buffett, who also wrote and directs … Continue reading Tribeca 2024: Adult Best Friends
Film Review: Scream VI
★★★★★ Proving yet again that it remains the most consistent franchise ever made, Radio Silence delivers another instant classic to sit alongside Wes Craven’s masterpieces with the intense, horrifying, ridiculously fun Scream VI! With the beautiful love letter to the original having been firmly established in the previous movie, part VI forges ahead to an … Continue reading Film Review: Scream VI
Film Review: Fall
★★★★ For fans of single-setting survival horror such as Adam Green’s Frozen, new thriller Fall delivers similar terrifying chills and nail-biting suspense. Wisely, the script from Jonathan Frank and Scott Mann (who also directs) goes all in on the character development and emotional trauma before orchestrating its doomsday scenario. Two harrowing lead performances from Virginia … Continue reading Film Review: Fall
Film Review: Scream
★★★★★ 1996’s Scream from director Wes Craven and screenwriter Kevin Williamson has, over the years, become a bonafide horror classic, and for good reason. In fact, for yours truly, it remains my favorite film of all time, and subsequently the most consistent franchise in a landscape teeming with sub-par sequels. 2022’s Scream knows how amazing … Continue reading Film Review: Scream