In the same scheme in which Jacques Audiard’s Palm d’Or-winning migrant drama Dheepan metamorphizes into a hazy and violent stupor in it’s the final moments, his first foray into the western genre does something similar but this time in reverse.…
Mile 22 Movie Review: Roided-Out “16 Blocks” has issues with attitude, clarity
This is Mile 22 — Mile 20-pew — Mile pew pew pew — pew pew pew pew pew — Sorry. In the newest team-up of the Bergs, director Peter and actor Mark Wahl–, everything is again in decline. Aside from…
“Unfriended: Dark Web” Movie Review: Little Harm if Connected Now or Later
Another harsh rule to adopt in 2018: When you receive a call for game night, hang the hell up. Get together and something sinister will join the fun, too. Whereas it’s henchmen in masks in February, this month it’s murderous…
“How It Ends” Movie Review: Netflix’s Latest Original is Doomsday Bore
When all is settled, pun somewhat intended, let’s hope the forces behind #RemakeTheLastJedi will have some spare millions for/to #RemakeHowItEnds. Other than being a genuine act of service, no one involved will face the wrath of the fans since there…
“Upgrade” Movie Review: Tech Actioner Spams Fun, Blood to Offset Déjà-Vu
The implant is no Audemars Piguet, but hey, it still elevates the wearer! What a toothsome phrase, “what if.” Powerful, too, especially in the sci-fi genre, as any mishandling or undertreating will set a future-set film on a surefire path…