After the first phases of the DC cinematic universe struggled to remain somewhat cohesive, Warner Bros producers have remained undaunted in attempting new strategies to rival the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After achieving both critical and commercial successes with Shazam and The Suicide Squad, they are hoping that the popularity of one Dwayne Johnson will do… Continue reading BLACK ADAM
Author: Mark Saldana
Fantastic Fest 2022: TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
Ruben Östlund’s brand of satire is no stranger to the Fantastic Fest crowd. In past years, the festival has screened his films Force Majeure and The Square and the Fantastic Fest crowd have devoured these movies with relish. So, it makes absolute sense that the programmers would conclude this year’s event with Östlund’s newest movie… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: TRIANGLE OF SADNESS
HALLOWEEN ENDS
Whether or not this is actually the end of the Halloween franchise remains to be seen. However, Halloween Ends promises to be the conclusion of director David Gordon Green’s trilogy. Green’s take on the Halloween mythos has had a rather interesting, and polarizing, impact on the fans who love seeing Michael Myers come back to… Continue reading HALLOWEEN ENDS
CAT DADDIES
“Man’s Best Friend” has been popularly known to be the dog, but the reality is that men can appreciate the company and friendship of cats too. Director Mye Hoang pays tribute to the feline species by offering real life examples of how cats can positively impact humanity, particularly males, during some of their more challenging… Continue reading CAT DADDIES
AMSTERDAM
After taking a little break from movies, filmmaker David O. Russell is back. During the 90s and early aughts, Russell made a name for himself as an indie filmaker darling with movies such as Spanking the Monkey and Flirting with Disaster, and went on to make bigger movies such as Three Kings, I Heart Huckabees,… Continue reading AMSTERDAM
LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE
Based on the popular children’s books, Lyle, Lyle Crocodile and The House on 88th St., this movie musical hopes to just as successfully win the hearts of children and their parents. While the story is charming enough, I feel that the writing lacks the genuine emotional power needed to win both kids and grownups. As… Continue reading LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE
Fantastic Fest 2022: HELLRAISER
Fantastic Fest’s second secret screening was an actual feature film that serves as a reboot to the Hellraiser franchise. Now, this was one particular rumor that rang true, and going into this movie, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. While I pride myself as a film critic who has seen a lot of movies,… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: HELLRAISER
Fantastic Fest 2022: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT
Every year, Fantastic Fest has two secret screenings. Every attendee aims for those tickets, because one doesn’t know exactly what to expect. Now, there are plenty of rumors going around during the days leading up to these screenings, some of which have been right on the money. However, this year, no one expected the presence… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT
Fantastic Fest 2022: SMILE
The opening night feature of this year’s Fantastic Fest was the world premiere of the horror movie Smile. Thanks to the trailers, promos, and other creepy stunts used to promote the film, there is much anticipation among horror fans for what they hope is a thoroughly frightening experience. So, does Smile live up to all… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2022: SMILE
BLONDE
For those looking for a romanticized, rose-tinted portrait of Marilyn Monroe, then Andrew Dominik’s Blonde is not for you. Based on the fictional novel by Joyce Carol Oates, the movie presents the life and career of Norma Jean Mortenson/Marilyn Monroe as a dark and disturbing tragedy. Much like Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis, Blonde has a very… Continue reading BLONDE