When the girl of his dreams, Sherry (Amber Midthunder), is kidnapped, Nate (Jack Quaid), who is incapable of feeling physical pain, turns his rare condition into an unexpected advantage in the fight to rescue her (IMDB). Quaid gives a nuanced performance here and is well-suited for the comedic aspect of his character. I have also… Continue reading Movie Review: NOVOCAINE
Day: March 13, 2025
Movie Review: OPUS Disappoints Despite Having A Stellar Cast
Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Amber Midthunder, and Tony Hale are some of the talented actors in Opus, and even though these people perform well in their roles, it was not enough to save this sinking ship of a movie. Written and directed by Mark Anthony Green, Opus tells a bizarre tale of idiosyncratic… Continue reading Movie Review: OPUS Disappoints Despite Having A Stellar Cast
Movie Review: NOVOCAINE Is Ridiculously Insane Fun!
Pain, the potential for pain, or the fear of pain often withholds people from taking risks in life. These sentiments are particularly true for anxious introverts who rarely deviate from their comfort zones. Enter Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid), an anxious and insecure bank executive who has a rare congenital disorder that has desensitized him to… Continue reading Movie Review: NOVOCAINE Is Ridiculously Insane Fun!
Movie Review: Raging Midlife in Select Theaters & On Demand
SYNOPSIS: Mark and Alex embark on a journey to retrieve a cherished tank top worn by their idol, iconic 80s wrestler “Raging Abraham Lincoln,” after they are outbid by a grieving daughter, Tyler, determined to fulfill her late father’s wish to be torched in the shirt. As romance sparks between Alex and Tyler, Alex must… Continue reading Movie Review: Raging Midlife in Select Theaters & On Demand
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: American Sons – A Powerful Documentary with Footage from a Fallen Marine
In the Documentary Spotlight category of films at this week’s SXSW Film & Television 2025 festival, American Sons follows a group of veteran Marines who overcome their past traumas and mourn the loss of their fellow soldiers and closest friend, Corporal JV Villarreal. American Sons brings a deep and personal dive into the long-lasting effects… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: American Sons – A Powerful Documentary with Footage from a Fallen Marine
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SWEETNESS Is Not As Sweet As The Title Implies
The good intentions of the protagonist of Sweetness are the only sweet aspects of her character. Sixteen-year-old Rylee Hill definitely means well, initially, but her plans completely unravel, leading to multiple instances of foul play. Though her main goal is to help, poor decisions, exacerbated by behavioral health problems, only add fuel to an already… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SWEETNESS Is Not As Sweet As The Title Implies
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Corina
From Mexico, Urzula Barba Hopfner’s directorial debut, Corina, has the North American Premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & Television Festival Global category. Hopfner co-wrote the script with Samuel Sosa. Corina premiered to critical acclaim at the Guadalajara Film Festival. It won the Best Film Award in the Made in Jalisco competition, and later, at… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Corina
Novocain: an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise
‘Novocain’ is an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise. Directed with flair, the film follows Nate, played by Jack Quaid, an everyman whose life takes a dark turn when the girl of his dreams, portrayed by Amber Midthunder, is kidnapped. What makes Nate stand out is his extraordinary inability to feel… Continue reading Novocain: an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise