★★★★ Produced by and starring Taron Egerton, one of the greatest working actors of our generation, She Rides Shotgun was always going to be a must-see merely by association. Since his Golden Globe-winning performance in Rocketman, Egerton has embarked on a series of increasingly fascinating performances, from Tetris and Carry-On to standout Apple TV series … Continue reading Film Review: She Rides Shotgun
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
Film Review: Sitting in Bars with Cake
★★★★ Prime Video is something of a mixed bag when it comes to many of their offerings. Look no further than Red, White & Royal Blue, or Shotgun Wedding to spot the wide disparity in titles for the streamer. The lack of consistency often gives me pause when trying to decide what movies are worthy … Continue reading Film Review: Sitting in Bars with Cake
Film Review: The Inhabitant
★★★★ Part gripping slasher, part psychological coming-of-age horror fun, Lizzie Borden-inspired The Inhabitant is a surprising gem among the prime crop of 2022 genre films. If one can get past the oddly generic title, there is a lot to love here. Led by Odessa A’zion (who is notably about to have a great horror year … Continue reading Film Review: The Inhabitant
Film Review: Hellraiser
★★★★★ Long considered one of the best horror films of all time, 1987’s Hellraiser is a classic that still holds up to this day thanks to the strengths of Clive Barker’s nightmarish, fully-realized vision. I am also an admirer of several of the sequels, though the less said about the entries without Doug Bradley, the … Continue reading Film Review: Hellraiser