Austin Peters’ directorial debut Skincare promises to delve into the often glossy world of high-end aesthetics, blending elements of suspense, psychological intrigue, and biting satire on modern vanity. Anchored by a well-rounded cast led by Elizabeth Banks, the film explores ...
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Josh Cooley’s Transformers One reignites the spark of the Transformers franchise by returning to its roots—literally and figuratively—with a highly engaging animated film that explores the early days of Optimus Prime and Megatron. The film is an ambitious origin story, ...
On the opening night of the 55th Nashville Film Festival on September 19, 2024, “DEVO,” a documentary about the 80s band directed by Chad Smith, was screened. The documentary premiered originally on January 21, 2024 at Sundance. DEVO, the band, formed ...
Matt Sampere‘s Creeping Death offers an intriguing premise, drawing upon Celtic mythology to infuse its supernatural horror narrative. The idea of an ancient spirit being unleashed on Halloween night, terrorizing a group of unwitting teens, has all the potential to ...
Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo is a visually arresting and thematically ambitious horror film that attempts to weave psychological dread, body horror, and folklore into a compelling narrative. With a cast led by the enigmatic Hunter Schafer, the film ventures into the ...
James Watkins’ Speak No Evil, a remake of the 2022 Danish film of the same name, offers a chilling exploration of human behavior under extreme psychological duress. With a stellar cast led by James McAvoy, Mackenzie Davis, and Aisling Franciosi, ...
Jeremy Saulnier’s latest offering, Rebel Ridge, is a tense and visceral crime action thriller that cements his reputation as a director unafraid to delve into the darker aspects of human nature and systemic corruption. The film, starring Aaron Pierre as ...
Tim Burton’s long-anticipated sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is a masterful blend of dark fantasy, horror, and comedy that captures the anarchic spirit of the original while offering a fresh narrative that thrills from start to finish. The return to the bizarre ...
In his directorial debut, Sean Wang presents a heartfelt and resonant coming-of-age comedy-drama in Didi. Set in the culturally rich and complex backdrop of Fremont, California, the film explores the nuances of adolescence, family dynamics, and identity through the lens ...
Michael Keaton returns as the ghost with the most, but does Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (or Beetlejuice 2 for those who want to get technical) live up to the original’s ghoulish charm, or is it just another ghost from the past trying ...
Eli Roth’s Borderlands, a science fiction action-comedy adapted from the popular video game series, arrives with high expectations, given its star-studded cast and the rich world of Pandora that the games have established. Unfortunately, the film stumbles in its attempt ...
Chris Weitz‘s Afraid aims to be a chilling exploration of technology’s invasive potential, but it ultimately falls flat, resulting in a lackluster film that fails to deliver on its sci-fi horror promises. With a star-studded cast including John Cho, Katherine ...