Raquel 1:1 had a World Premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in 2022. The film went on to screen at other festivals and is now available on VOD/digital platforms. Synopsis: From director Mariana Bastos, RAQUEL 1:1 follows Raquel, a religious teenager who moves with her father to a small town in search of a new… Continue reading RAQUEL 1:1
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COCAINE BEAR
What you see is what you get. I cannot think of a better summary of this movie than that. However, that is what made this movie all the more disappointing. With all of the hype and joyful excitement surrounding this film, I wanted a lot more. Maybe I set my expectations way too high, but… Continue reading COCAINE BEAR
ANT MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and Hope Van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly), along with Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) and Janet Van Dyne (Michele Pfeiffer), explore the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible (IMDB). I really enjoyed the first two… Continue reading ANT MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
As a smaller part of the huge Marvel Studios franchise, the Ant-Man saga has never, previously, carried the responsibility of launching anything major within the greater whole of the MCU. Well, that has most definitely changed with this third installment. Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantimania gets to be the one movie to introduce the next… Continue reading ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA
OF AN AGE
What makes this film so impactful is that it nearly, perfectly captures some moments of life that can change the course of its protagonist’s future. The writing and direction by Goran Stolevski, along with the excellent performance by the leads rbeautifully creates a scene where first love catalyzes what is the eventual destination of the… Continue reading OF AN AGE
MARLOWE
I grew up reading mystery and detective novels. Raymond Chandler and Agatha Christie’s works were commonplace on my bookshelf. I was weaned on these books by my mother, which led to my love for all things “who-done-it.” Liam Neeson takes on the role of Philip Marlowe in Marlowe, where the down-on-his-luck detective takes on the… Continue reading MARLOWE
CONSECRATION
Director Christopher Smith (Triangle, The Banishing) co-wrote the script with Laurie Cook (Triangle, Alien Outpost) for Consecration, a horror/thriller film that I found to be more thriller than horror. Yes, there is horror, but not as much as what I had anticipated from watching the trailer. Bloody, yes, but not from heavy gore as seen… Continue reading CONSECRATION
SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW
Dave Franco typically performs in front of the camera, but his sophomore directorial effort brings audiences a quirky rom/com starring Alison Bree and Jay Elis. Somebody I Used to Know, written by husband and wife team Franco and Bree, is a fun, thoughtful film about self-discovery and love. Franco has a keen eye behind… Continue reading SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW
SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW
I can definitely see people reading the synopsis of this movie and thinking, “Isn’t this the same premise as My Best Friend’s Wedding?” While that sentiment is true, as it turns out, Somebody I Used To Know acknowledges this fact, and delivers something more realistic and genuine. Directed by Dave Franco, who co-wrote the film… Continue reading SOMEBODY I USED TO KNOW
THE LAST DEAL
I have seen my share of “narco” movies, and I went into this one with much cynicism that one would expect from a critic who has seen a lot. That said; I found myself compelled and somewhat riveted with the story and characters. I have actually never seen a movie that actually deals with the… Continue reading THE LAST DEAL