The Vampire Diaries 2 (2025) – A Bloody, Nostalgic, But Uneven Return to Mystic Falls
Director: Julie Plec (returning) Starring: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, new supernatural recruits Genre: Supernatural Drama/Horror Runtime: 118 minutes Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 – “Fans will scream, critics will sigh”) A Bittersweet…
Hobbs & Shaw 2 (2025) – Bigger, Dumber, and Somehow Even More Fun
Director: David Leitch (returning) Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Vanessa Kirby, Idris Elba, surprise A-lister cameo Genre: Action/Comedy Runtime: 128 minutes Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.5/5 – “Logic left the building, but who cares?”) The…
War Heroes (2025) – A Gritty, Star-Studded War Epic That Almost Sticks the Landing Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Tom Hardy, Emily Blunt, Michael B. Jordan, Pedro Pascal Genre: War Drama /…
Stargate (2025) – A Bold but Flawed Franchise Revival
Director: Dean Devlin (returning) Starring: John David Washington, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anthony Mackie, Djimon Hounsou Genre: Sci-Fi/Action Runtime: 138 minutes Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) A Nostalgic Yet Uneven Return to the Gate Nearly three…
Review of Unseen (Netflix): A Gripping Thriller with Room for Growth
Netflix’s Unseen (2023) is a South African thriller that delivers suspense, emotional depth, and a fast-paced narrative, though it occasionally stumbles under the weight of its own ambitions. Directed…
Nosferatu (2024) – A Hypnotic, Gothic Nightmare Introduction
Robert Eggers (The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman) returns with his long-gestating passion project—Nosferatu (2024), a reimagining of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent horror masterpiece. This isn’t a mere remake but…
Priest 2: Faithless Dawn (2025) – A Bloody, Uneven Return to the Vampire War
Introduction Nearly 15 years after Priest (2011) delivered its gothic, post-apocalyptic vampire action, Priest 2: Faithless Dawn (2025) resurrects the franchise with a new director (David Leitch replacing Scott Stewart) and…
Film Review: Heads of State (2025) – A High-Octane, Uneven Action-Comedy
Introduction Heads of State (2025), directed by Ilya Naishuller (Nobody, Hardcore Henry) and starring Idris Elba and John Cena, is a globe-trotting action-comedy that blends political intrigue with buddy-cop…
Triple 9 (2016) – A Gritty, Flawed Crime Thriller
Introduction Directed by John Hillcoat (The Road, Lawless) and featuring an ensemble cast including Casey Affleck, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Anthony Mackie, Aaron Paul, and Kate Winslet, Triple 9 (2016) is a…
Film Review: Titanic 2 (2025)
Introduction The original Titanic (1997) is one of the most iconic films in cinematic history, blending romance, tragedy, and stunning visuals to create an unforgettable experience. Naturally, any sequel—especially…