Written and directed by Macon Blair, Idiots presents an entertaining but slightly disturbing film that offers commentary on the wealthy’s entitlement and the state of influencer media today. Though I often laughed and was genuinely surprised and appalled, Idiots definitely drives its points hard. It definitely comes across as a slap to the face of… Continue reading IDIOTS: A Dark and Crazy Ride That Offers Commentary on Modern Media
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THE DOG STARS: A Very Derivative Post-apocalyptic Affair
I have seen my share of post-apocalyptic movies, and Ridley Scott’s The Dog Stars does not bring anything new to the table. The movie features some moderately compelling characters, but it doesn’t do anything particularly exciting or dynamic with them. I have never read the novel by Peter Heller that inspired this adaptation. Still, I… Continue reading THE DOG STARS: A Very Derivative Post-apocalyptic Affair
Mutiny: Delivers Exactly the Jason Statham Movie I Wanted
At this point, I know exactly what to expect when I walk into a Jason Statham movie, and I am perfectly fine with that. In fact, that is part of the appeal. He plays essentially the same character over and over again: tough, controlled, perpetually underestimated, and capable of dismantling a room full of bad… Continue reading Mutiny: Delivers Exactly the Jason Statham Movie I Wanted
The End of Oak Street Is Ridiculous, Weird, and Lots of Fun
There is nothing plausible about The End of Oak Street, and I mean that as a compliment. Writer-director David Robert Mitchell takes an ordinary 1982 suburban neighborhood, rips it from its familiar world via a mysterious cosmic event, and drops it into a prehistoric landscape filled with hungry dinosaurs. It is a completely ridiculous premise,… Continue reading The End of Oak Street Is Ridiculous, Weird, and Lots of Fun
Don’t Say Good Luck: Finds Something Real Beneath the Coming-of-Age Formula
Don’t Say Good Luck, directed by Julia Hart and now streaming on Netflix, could have been another familiar coming-of-age story, but it is far more thoughtful. The film tackles real pain, complicated relationships, grief, family dynamics, and the uncomfortable process of growing up while someone you love is dying. Sophie attempts to navigate adolescence while… Continue reading Don’t Say Good Luck: Finds Something Real Beneath the Coming-of-Age Formula
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING
At SXSW, The Rivals of Amziah King proved to be a delightful surprise—a film that blends the quirky charm of rural Oklahoma with an unexpectedly involved and poignant narrative. In this narrative feature, director Andrew Patterson delivers a well-crafted exploration of ambition, family, and rivalry, all set against the backdrop of an unconventional honey-making enterprise.… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING
TONY: Anthony Bordain Biopic Depicts the World Renown Chef as having a Snot-nosed Background
Anthony Bourdain, a renowned chef and Food Network world traveler, had humble beginnings, and the new biopic about “Tony’s” background shows that everyone has to start somewhere. Director Matt Johnson’s film captures a pivotal moment in Anthony’s life, when the teen B.S. artist finds direction and the discipline to keep it. Actor Dominic Senna, who… Continue reading TONY: Anthony Bordain Biopic Depicts the World Renown Chef as having a Snot-nosed Background
The End of Oak Street – Much More Thrilling Than Expected
David Robert Mitchell wrote and directed this sci-fi adventure thriller. It surprised me that the story had so much more to it than I expected. I had seen the trailer before the screening, and it sounded interesting, but I was hesitant about whether it would have the depth it does. The trailer emphasized the dinosaur’s… Continue reading The End of Oak Street – Much More Thrilling Than Expected
THE WRONG GIRLS: A Wildly Imaginative Stoner Adventure
I have said this previously, and I will say it again. I love an entertaining stoner comedy. I didn’t expect the latest stoner comedy to star both Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat. As much as I enjoy the acting of both actors, their roles as two major stoner friends are the least-likely scenario I ever… Continue reading THE WRONG GIRLS: A Wildly Imaginative Stoner Adventure
Tony Serves Up a Tasty, Imperfect Bourdain
Guest Contributor: Debbie Cerda As a longtime fan of travel and food shows, I enjoyed watching “Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations” and the “Parts Unknown” over the years. I have to admit that I have not yet read Kitchen Confidential, so I went into Tony less as a devotee than most. I was a bit curious… Continue reading Tony Serves Up a Tasty, Imperfect Bourdain