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)…
Alien vs. Predator 3 (2025) – A Gory, Chaotic, and Surprisingly Fun Franchise Resurgence
Director: Dan Trachtenberg (Prey) Starring: Amber Midthunder, Boyd Holbrook, Cailee Spaeny, surprise franchise legend Genre: Sci-Fi/Horror/Action Runtime: 114 minutes Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.5/5 – “Messy, brutal, and exactly what fans want”) The Bloody, Bombastic…
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…