by Mike Joseph | Apr 11, 2025
The latest from Blumhouse has an interesting premise, but fails to deliver on anything original. When I first saw the trailer for Drop, I thought it had a chance to be a lot of fun. The idea was interesting enough, as it’s about a mysterious figure...
by Kevin Allen | Apr 4, 2025
An unusual concert opportunity leads a struggling folk rock singer to yearn for his glory days in this Sundance hit. Tom Basden and Tim Key are two British actors who first met in the four-person Cowards comedy troupe, which went on to create radio and TV...
by Sean Atkins | Apr 3, 2025
Authenticity and supernatural intertwine in late 80’s Oakland. When I visited the city of Oakland over a decade ago, there was just a vibe to it unlike most other metropolitan cities I’ve visited in the states. Unlike its sister city San Francisco across...
by Sean Atkins | Mar 27, 2025
This horror comedy that’s right up A24’s alley is enjoyable enough, thanks to its recognizable cast. If any studio is going to have a more notable film slate for the first half of the year than A24, then please let me know. But as it stands, Death of a Unicorn...
by Sean Atkins | Mar 21, 2025
Director Carson Lund’s feature debut laces a triple down the line. Much like the comedy genre, sports films are becoming fewer and far between in the theatrical space. But when they strike (and in this case make good contact, it’s impactful), they make for...
by Sean Atkins | Mar 13, 2025
The main star’s presence along with some clever ideas make this action-comedy fresher than you’d expect. For over a decade now, we’ve seen action films try to replicate the success of the John Wick franchise. Some have succeeded, but most have failed. But all...
