Reviews, Discussions, and Interviews – All from Nashville
Terrifyingly Great ‘Alien: Romulus’ Takes Franchise Back to Horror Roots (Review)
Facehuggers and xenomorphs are back in screeching fashion with the best entry in the franchise since Aliens. In an era where too often we see films hit streaming services rather than get theatrical releases, credit to Disney for reversing course on its...
‘Sing Sing’ is a Moving Depiction of Male Vulnerability (Review)
Colman Domingo plays a wrongfully incarcerated man balancing his role in a comedic play with reforming a fellow inmate and a clemency hearing in this powerful A24 prison drama. A24 has had remarkable success both with critics and on the awards circuit with their...
‘Kneecap’ is a Riotous Celebration of Music’s Rebellious Roots (Review)
The origins of the hip-hop group Kneecap are hilariously and powerfully brought to the silver screen in this remarkable Sundance hit from Ireland. Most musical biopics in recent years don’t even bother to have a sociopolitical message at the heart of their...
Twisters is a Thrilling Throwback to 90s-Era Blockbusters (Review)
A uniquely dangerous tornado outbreak attracts the attention of a YouTube celebrity and a team of scientists in this sequel to the 1996 disaster movie. In 1996, Jan de Bont’s summer blockbuster Twister revitalized the disaster movie by making tornadoes all the...
‘Longlegs is an Unsettling, Terrifying Horror Masterpiece (Review)
One of the best horror movies of the last 20 years, Longlegs grips you from the opening scene and doesn't let go. There have been three horror movies in the past decade that will go down as all-time classics (or unforgettable at the very least). One is Robert...
Mia Goth is Sensational in Slasher Trilogy Finale ‘MaXXXine’ (Review)
The titular star of Ti West’s grand finale helps elevate a slightly uneven, all-too-familiar story. I think it’s safe to say that Ti West’s slasher trilogy is arguably the most unconventional trilogy to come out in some time. Think about it: the first two...
‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ is Eerily Thrilling from Start to Finish (Review)
Complete silence is way more eerie in the city. We officially have a trilogy of Quiet Place movies with the release of A Quiet Place: Day One. This is typically where most franchises start to go downhill, as studios use the titles as cash cows while providing...
‘The Bikeriders’ is a Good Old-Fashioned Adult Summer Drama (Review)
Director Jeff Nichols is back after a eight-year hiatus with another smooth-riding film. It’s always refreshing to see films outside the typical blockbuster and family affair during this time of the year. Not that we don’t enjoy going to see those types of...
‘Bad Boys : Ride or Die’ Gives Summer a Slight Boost (Review)
Despite a half-baked story, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence once again deliver the goods at a much-needed time. It’s hard to ignore the summer box office and be disappointed with where things are now. After a solid spring that was spear-headed by Dune: Part Two...