★★★★ Troma's signature series, The Toxic Avenger, has been revived, keeping much of the same silly atmosphere that made the original so distinct. Emmy winner Peter Dinklage steps into the shoes of Toxie himself, though his performance mainly consists of the vocal variety since Luisa Guerreiro actually plays the physical Toxie under heavy prosthetics. There's … Continue reading Film Review: The Toxic Avenger
Film Review: Cyrano
★★ Reprising their roles from the stage musical production, Cyrano unites leads Haley Bennett and Peter Dinklage, respectively, to retell an age-old Shakespeare story. Similar material has been adapted countless times—despite this, Cyrano is actually my first-ever exposure to the tale of unrequited love between Cyrano de Bergerac and his devoted, beautiful friend Roxanne. As … Continue reading Film Review: Cyrano
Film Review: I Care A Lot
★★★★★ If you thought Rosamund Pike couldn’t get any crazier after her completely unhinged performance in 2014’s Gone Girl, think again. I Care a Lot is my favorite film I’ve seen from Pike’s filmography, a dark and gutsy cat-and-mouse thriller where the leverage is our healthcare system itself. The commentary never feels heavy-handed or exploitative, … Continue reading Film Review: I Care A Lot