There have been a number of built-in computerized assistants since the wide-spread adoption of the personal computer. In my day, it was Clippy who popped up to offer guidance on the task you were seeking to complete. Then came Siri… Read More ›
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Darkly comedic thriller “$POSITIONS” puts the consumptive nature of the United States on full display.
We all have our addictions. Of course, the term is about as misused in common discourse in the same way that proclaiming oneself as OCD or ADHD is, but, here, it’s true. Whether it’s checking digital notifications, ingesting caffeine, or… Read More ›
Spirit cat Luo Hiaohei returns with a new bold and moving adventure “The Legend of Hei 2,” on home video now.
Continuing a story is tricky enough without throwing in additional hurdles like cultural significance or an established long-running series. Anything established must be honored and, in so doing, can create limitations on what comes next. But that’s what co-writers/co-directors Gu… Read More ›
A group of misfit teens accidentally summon death with an ancient artifact in “Whistle,” coming to Shudder.
What if you had the ability to see your own death in gruesome detail before it happens? Would you want to know how you die and would you try to change the outcome if you could? These are the questions… Read More ›
“Psycho Killer.” Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away.
Actress Georgina Campbell (Lovely, Dark, and Deep) has been on a quiet but undeniable hot streak over the past couple of years, carving out a strong presence in the indie horror scene, most notably with her standout performance in Barbarian… Read More ›
“Primate,” an infectiously entertaining gory B-movie, arrives on home video courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
There ain’t never been anything wrong with wanting a lean, mean, gory B-movie — as long as it’s good or, at the very least, enjoyable. Johannes Roberts, director of the successful 47 Meters Down franchise and The Strangers: Prey at… Read More ›
Screenlife real-time techno thriller throws everything at you except what it needs: “Mercy.”
The insertion of artificial intelligence (A.I.) in storytelling used to be entirely science fiction in the same way that submersible technology (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) or watch phones (Dick Tracy) were. Now, however, A.I. is being worked into… Read More ›
Sam Raimi’s survival horror comedy battle of the sexes “Send Help” is now available to watch at home.
A recent report by the Economic Policy Institute shows that the gender wage gap has increased in the past year. On average, women are paid 18.6% less than men. In addition, protections meant to enforce equal employment and prevent discrimination… Read More ›
Head back to 1987 with Paul Michael Glaser’s “The Running Man” on Blu-ray.
Most folks know a dystopia when they see one. It’s not all Escape from New York (1991), Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), or The Hunger Games (2012); sometimes it looks exactly like your regular life does just with more distinct… Read More ›
Mona Fastvold’s musical drama “The Testament of Ann Lee” brings its hunger and thirst to home video.
Each award season brings frustration as a film that one loves (for any reason) doesn’t make it onto the short list — it gets snubbed. In a sea of talented performances, gifted crew, and dazzling creative leadership, there’s always going… Read More ›
“The Yeti” brings perfect creature feature excitement and personality for an entertaining venture.
The Yeti feels like a lost midnight movie discovered in a vault and somehow rebuilt for modern audiences without losing any of the raw, unpredictable energy that made grindhouse creature features so memorable in the first place. It plays like… Read More ›
“Pizza Movie” satisfies as the next generational stoner comedy. [SXSW]
Every generation needs a stoner comedy that is so outlandishly insane and dumb yet brilliant that it stands the test of time by being ridiculous and entertaining. The early 2000s had both Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000) and Harold and… Read More ›
Takashi Miike’s sports drama “Blazing Fists” is ready to enter the ring at home.
Everything you have in this life is because of where you started. Some people have a leg up by being born into a wealthy family (and can afford to get bailed out time and again), while others struggle to afford… Read More ›
Invite the modern “Merrily We Roll Along” into your home via a proshot Broadway performance on Blu-ray.
When you’re raised in a musical theatre loving family, you often are served a delicious buffet of Broadway talent. From the classic tunes of Rodgers and Hammerstein (Oklahoma!) to the ‘80s stylings of Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the… Read More ›
Allow animated dramedy “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain” to ascend to your home collection.
At a point in the director interview for their film, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (Amélie et la métaphysique des tubes), co-directors Maïlys Vallade (The Lighthouse Keeper) and Liane-Cho Han (Voodoo) discuss the Japanese belief that children under… Read More ›
Comedy as therapy: Deeply personal look at a failing marriage “Is This Thing On?” is now available to watch at home.
Bradley Cooper (The Hangover; Nightmare Alley) has been acting since the late ‘90s, but it wasn’t until 2018 that he decided to try his hand at filmmaking. His first feature film, a remake of A Star is Born, stars Cooper… Read More ›
It’s showtime anytime with “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” on home video.
Since Scott Cawthorn’s horror survival game Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNaF) released in 2011, a fan base has arisen around the murderous animatronics and the new security guards whom try to make it through their shifts. Including the initial outing,… Read More ›
Find love, catharsis, and behind the scenes details within Chloé Zhao’s “Hamnet” on home video.
Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao (The Eternals; Nomadland; The Rider) is a singular voice in filmmaking. Her work focuses on a naturalistic approach, making her films’ environments characters in their own rights. Some viewers could find that as nothing more than… Read More ›
Sci-fi action comedy “Operation Taco Gary’s” is a frustrating mission: unaccomplished.
Operation Taco Gary’s has all the ingredients of a modern cult comedy on paper: an absurd premise, a self-aware tone, and a cast filled with performers who understand how to toe the line between satire and sincerity. With Simon Rex… Read More ›
Hey, bub, just when you think they’ve tried everything, “Zootopia 2” co-directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard pull out even more.
“Sly fox, dumb bunny.” Just when you think that storytellers have mined all they can from the odd couple trope, co-writers Jared Bush (Encanto) and Phil Johnston (Wreck-It Ralph series) found a way to invigorate the concept by not only… Read More ›