Reviews, Discussions, and Interviews – All from Nashville
‘A Real Pain’ is a Funny, Cathartic Journey (Review)
Jesse Eisenberg’s exceptional road trip dramedy is a personal film many of its viewers can relate to. Films centered around family are a dime a dozen. Whether it’s a singular focus or an element of the story, throughout the year, every genre and subgenre from...
Hugh Grant Charms and Terrifies in Haunting ‘Heretic’ (Review)
Two Mormon missionaries get more than what they bargained for upon visiting a strange recluse in this new horror-thriller from Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Movies that pit characters in spiritual conflict with their faith have been around for decades now, the...
‘The Substance’ is a Modern-Day Body Horror Masterpiece (Review)
A former exercise-show host signs up for an experimental drug to keep her stardom alive, only to get in a war with what it births in Coralie Fargeat's second feature film. Too often, online discourse surrounding contemporary horror has been synonymous with...
Anna Kendrick’s ‘Woman of the Hour’ is a Suspenseful True Crime Thriller (Review)
The famed actress’ strong directorial debut arrives on Netflix today and should be at the top of your watchlist. Let’s be honest: In recent years, Netflix’s original film slate has featured more forgettable films than memorable ones. However, the streamer has turned a...
‘Smile 2’ is a Spine-Chilling Sequel on Par with its Predecessor (Review)
The smile curse is passed onto an overwhelmed pop star with substance abuse issues and personal baggage in this terrifying sequel to 2022's Smile. Parker Finn’s debut feature film Smile was one of the best cinematic success stories in 2022, not only for...
Stars Help Break Conventional Romance Mold with ‘We Live in Time’ (Review)
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh help elevate this unconventional British romantic weeper. So often throughout each year, the public is offered romantic films that cause a stir of emotions. Whether it’s the story, the stars, or something else, this is a genre...
Pharrell Explains It All With LEGOs In Inspiring ‘Piece By Piece’ (Review)
Pharell Williams uses LEGOs to tell the story of his life in director Morgan Neville's first animated documentary. After making its cinematic debut with The LEGO Movie, the LEGO brand of toys has since been in a fight against the law of diminishing returns,...
‘Saturday Night’ is Absolute Chaos in the Most Engrossing Way (Review)
The retelling of the behind the scenes lead up to the first taping of Saturday Night Live is basically Birdman on cocaine. Have you ever wondered how a show like Saturday Night Live ever got started? I'm sure you have, but you will never be able to guess how...
‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’ Soars (Review)
Powerful, moving, and ultimately inspiring, this emotional documentary is among the year’s best films. In 1978, Christopher Reeve ushered in a new wave in Hollywood when he donned the cape as Superman in Richard Donner’s all-time comic book film, which one could...