★★★★ Inside every ballerina’s heart beats the blood of a warrior. So says Pretty Lethal, an absurdist action thriller that’s just campy and violent enough for its own good. Look no further than the exciting cast—up-and-comers Lana Condor, Iris Apatow, Millicent Simmonds, and Maddie Zielger are lorded over by a ferocious Uma Thurman, promising the … Continue reading SXSW 2026: Pretty Lethal
TV Review: 56 Days – Season 1
Based on the novel by Catherine Ryan Howard, Prime Video's horny new erotic thriller series 56 Days arrives just as the genre has been experiencing quite the comeback. It trades pandemic-era Dublin for present-day Boston, but the whole premise would work no matter where it was set. Dove Cameron (Disney's Descendants) and Avan Jogia (Now … Continue reading TV Review: 56 Days – Season 1
Film Review: The Map That Leads to You
★★★★ As someone who loves a good tearjerker, director Lasse Hallström comes with serious street cred. Between What's Eating Gilbert Grape, A Dog's Purpose, Dear John, and many more, Hallström certainly knows how to manipulate an audience into full-on weep mode. Enter: The Map That Leads to You, Hallström's newest romantic drama, starring heartthrob KJ … Continue reading Film Review: The Map That Leads to You
TV Review: Cruel Intentions Season 1
Welcome to Manchester College, an elite place where Greek life reigns supreme, where the only thing that truly matters is one's wealth and power. Marking the third attempt to bring the Cruel Intentions brand to the small-screen, this new series manages to capture the seduction and conniving social climbing of its 1999 original. Whereas that … Continue reading TV Review: Cruel Intentions Season 1
Film Review: Jackpot!
★★★★★ Last year, Awkwafina (Ocean's Eight, Crazy Rich Asians) played against type in the charming comedy Quiz Lady. Now, she fulfills the lead role of Prime Video's Jackpot!, channeling her undeniable charms for an action-heavy comedy extravaganza. From one potential grand prize winner to the next, Awkwafina proves her comedic prowess with ease. Director Paul … Continue reading Film Review: Jackpot!
Film Review: Space Cadet
★★★★ Emma Roberts, multitalented scream queen/rom-com princess, headlines Prime Video's airy space-hopeful comedy, peppered with a dash of her spicy persona. Carrying the silly energy of a peak Disney Channel Original Movie and the cutesy charms of Legally Blonde, writer/director Liz W. Garcia's Space Cadet has a literal blast with its zippy premise. Roberts plays … Continue reading Film Review: Space Cadet
Film Review: The Idea of You
★★★★★ Based upon the acclaimed novel of the same name, The Idea of You celebrates boy band obsession in this gold-standard rom-com from co-writer/director Michael Showalter (Spoiler Alert, The Eyes of Tammy Faye). For anyone who has ever had a celebrity crush, imagining the fulfillment of that pipe dream seems only possible in the land … Continue reading Film Review: The Idea of You
Film Review: Merry Little Batman
★★★★ It’s that time of year again where Christmas-movie releases fly off the conveyor belt at record speed. Next up on the docket is DC’s Merry Little Batman, an energetic, holiday-centric take on a familiar tale. Taking inspiration from classics including Home Alone and The Grinch, Mike Roth’s film gives younger audiences plenty to love. … Continue reading Film Review: Merry Little Batman
Film Review: Your Christmas or Mine 2
★★★★ Left under the tree like the present you never knew you needed, Your Christmas Or Mine 2 brings holiday rom-com cheer to November in this lovable sequel to last year’s surprise Prime Video smash. Nearly everyone that made the first movie great returns both in front of and behind the camera, led once again … Continue reading Film Review: Your Christmas or Mine 2
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