The Take (2009): A Brutal Descent into Crime, Power, and Madness”
The Take, a four-part British miniseries that premiered in 2009 on Sky1, is a gripping, relentless exploration of power, addiction, and the dark underbelly of organized crime…
A Soldier’s Revenge (2021): A Western That Misses the Mark but Rides with Heart”
In the dust-swept landscape of post-Civil War America, justice is often personal, and scars—both physical and emotional—run deep. A Soldier’s Revenge (2021) tries to channel the spirit…
The Brokenwood Mysteries: A Quiet Masterpiece of Cozy Crime”
In an age of crime dramas overloaded with high-tech forensics, grim urban settings, and detectives with tortured backstories, The Brokenwood Mysteries offers a refreshing antidote: a slower-paced,…
“Peaky Blinders (2025): A Haunting Swan Song for Birmingham’s Dark Prince”
When the first frames of Peaky Blinders (2025) flicker to life, the grimy industrial smoke of post-war Birmingham returns like an old ghost—familiar, oppressive, and magnetic. The…
Film Review: Hercules (2014) A Muscular, Surprisingly Grounded Take on a Mythical Legend
Directed by Brett Ratner and starring Dwayne Johnson in the title role, Hercules (2014) isn’t your typical gods-and-monsters epic. Loosely based on the graphic novel Hercules: The…
Film Review: The Devil Conspiracy (2022) A Bonkers Blend of Sci-Fi, Horror, and Biblical Mayhem
The Devil Conspiracy (2022) is a film that takes “high concept” to a whole new level. Imagine if The Da Vinci Code, Resident Evil, and Constantine had…
Kill the Messenger (2014) A Tense and Timely Reminder of the Cost of Truth
Kill the Messenger (2014), directed by Michael Cuesta and starring Jeremy Renner, is a political thriller based on the incredible—and tragic—true story of investigative journalist Gary Webb….
BUNKER (2023) A Claustrophobic Descent into Madness and Morality in War
BUNKER (2023), directed by Adrian Langley, is a gritty psychological horror set against the grim backdrop of World War I. At first glance, it appears to be…
Review of Death Curve (2015): A Flawed but Ambitious Ride Through Psychological Horror
Death Curve (2015), directed by David K. Franks, is an indie psychological thriller that attempts to blend teen horror with surreal suspense, offering a twisted take on…
Hatfields & McCoys (2012) – A Gritty, Blood-Soaked Saga of America’s Most Infamous Feud
Director: Kevin Reynolds (The Count of Monte Cristo, Waterworld) Starring: Kevin Costner, Bill Paxton, Tom Berenger, Powers Boothe, Mare Winningham Genre: Historical Drama/Western Runtime: 288 minutes (3 episodes, approx. 96 mins each)…