‘The Hunt’ is a Decent Watch, but Not Much to Think About
On paper, The Hunt didn’t seem to offer anything new. The initial premise calls back to the 1924’s short story, The Most Dangerous Game, which...
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Author: Chris van Dijk
‘VFW’ Honors Both Veterans and Genre Lovers
It might sound ridiculous to some, but so be it: VFW was one of my most anticipated films of the year. It started with the...
‘Saint Frances’ is the Kind of Film We Need Right Now
We don’t need to see eye to eye, we just have to remain respectful. This virtue is understood by most children, but it seems lost...
‘The Last Thing He Wanted’ is an Unfocused Mess with Its Heart in the Right Place
The Iran-Contra affair is just one of the many dark elements of Reagan’s presidency. While The Gipper’s supporters perceived him as a warm and benevolent figure, his presidential...
‘The Jesus Rolls’ is ‘The Big Lebowski’ Spin-off You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Like my fellow ordained Dudeist Ministers out there, I’ve seen The Big Lebowski countless times. It’s a film that not only became increasingly entertaining after each consecutive viewing, but...
‘Come to Daddy’ is a Cult Classic in the Making
Elijah Wood will most likely be remembered as Frodo Baggins, the kind-hearted and heroic hobbit who struggled through the corrupting powers of Sauron’s Ring. But...
‘Color Out of Space’ is a Psychedelic Frightfest That Does Justice to the Works of H.P. Lovecraft
The literature of H.P. Lovecraft has had a significant influence on cinema, though surprisingly, there haven’t been many straight adaptations of his stories. Instead, many...
‘Disturbing the Peace’ is So Bad, It Makes Me Re-examine My Life Choices
When I saw Disturbing the Peace on a list of upcoming movies, I thought it was going to be an adaptation of Richard Yates’ titular novel....
Rian Johnson Returns to Form with the Wickedly Thrilling and Funny ‘Knives Out’
The poster of Knives Out is enough to make any cineaste salivate. An ensemble cast featuring the likes of Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael...
‘The Irishman’ is an Astonishing, Tragic Epic from Martin Scorsese
When it comes to movies, it’s been a particularly good year for me. I don’t expect to come across another year quite like it any...
‘The Laundromat’ is An Important Film that Struggles to Do Its Subject Matter Justice
Whichever side of the political spectrum you reside on, the unequal distribution of wealth should concern you. But the solution to this is anything but...
‘Wounds’ is Likely the Most Fascinating and Frustrating Horror Movie You’ll Watch this Year
Wounds has been on my watchlist ever since I read the early reviews. It could have been the mysterious and vague premise: creepy and gross...
‘Dolemite Is My Name’ is the Return of the Eddie Murphy We Know and Love
Eddie Murphy is a comedy legend whose greatness is often spoken about in the past tense. A comedic descendant from the likes of Richard Pryor...
The Madness of Crispin Glover Cannot Save ‘Lucky Day’
Here’s the premise: a psychotic hitman goes on an ultra-violent odyssey to avenge his brother’s death. Does this sound intriguing to you? Not really? Well,...
For the Love of God, Do Not Waste Your Time with ‘Mary’
You might not believe this, but there used to be a time when a movie starring either Nicolas Cage or Gary Oldman would be an...
‘Cuck’ is Another Loner Film Done Wrong…Very Wrong
I’ll be honest, my reasons for seeing Cuck were partly masochistic. I wanted to find out if this film was as bad as it appeared...
For Horror Fans, ‘3 from Hell’ is The Biggest Disappointment of the Year
Rob Zombie’s filmography has always been an acquired taste, even among horror fanatics. Rob Zombie’s cinematic hallmarks include the seventies’ grindhouse aesthetics; profanity-laden rednecks with...
‘Loro’ is a Dazzling Portrayal of Political Corruption
My introduction to Paolo Sorrentino’s wondrous style of filmmaking was with the first season of The Young Pope, a show that, despite much critical acclaim,...
‘Rambo: Last Blood’ is a Very Flawed Yet Satisfying Finale to the ‘Rambo’ Series
John Rambo has been a prime example of the muscle-bound eighties action hero for many years, even though the roots of the character were literary...
‘Scarborough’ is a Challenging and Intimate Portrayal of An Uncomfortable Subject
A teacher engaging in a sexual/romantic relationship with his/her sixteen-year-old student is a subject fraught with a moral quandary — besides the fact that it’s...
‘Haunt’ is a By-the-Numbers Slasher Done Right
I’m a huge Stephen King fan so I was quite satisfied with It Chapter Two, despite its numerous flaws. (With all respect to the film...
‘The Fanatic’ is the Bonkers John Travolta Stalker-Thriller You’ve Been Waiting For!
I’m one of the few moviegoers out there who was actually looking forward to seeing Fred Durst stalker-thriller/wacky John Travolta vehicle, The Fanatic. The fact...
‘Tone-Deaf’ is a Delightful Gory Gem Starring a Wonderfully Unhinged Robert Patrick
Seeing a noted character actor, someone known for a long list of memorable supporting roles, take on a lead role — especially if the role...
‘Light of My Life’ is a Long-Lost Cousin to Cormac McCarthy’s ‘The Road’
Being a devoted admirer of writer Cormac McCarthy, it was hard not to be reminded of arguably his most celebrated work, The Road, while watching Light...
Film Review – A Score to Settle (2019)
It’s time for another Nicolas Cage VOD feature! I’m not saying I’d rather watch Quentin Tarantino‘s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood — nor am I...
Both in Life and in Death: A Tribute to Rip Torn
”Never think you’re better than anyone else, but don’t let anyone treat you like you’re worse.” – Rip Torn It’s enjoyable to muse about how...
Film Review – Shaft (2019)
Over the years, I’ve only gained more appreciation for the original blaxploitation classic known as Shaft. Not just for its cultural significance, but for its...
Film Review – The Head Hunter (2019)
I still need to make amends for being one of the hundreds of millions of people that watched Adam Sandler’s cinematic obscenity, Murder Mystery, on...
Film Review – Child’s Play (2019)
The fact that I’m reviewing Child’s Play proves that I’m a horrible sell-out. When I first heard about this movie, I flat-out refused to see...
The 50th Anniversary of ‘The Wild Bunch’: Born to Fade Away
I remember hearing about a potential upcoming remake of The Wild Bunch, starring Will Smith. Without a doubt, Will Smith’s involvement made the prospect even...
Film Review – Murder Mystery (2019)
Despite its availability on Netflix and a star-studded cast — including Terence Stamp, Gemma Arterton and Luke Evans — none of my distinguished MovieBabble colleagues...
Film Review – Deadwood: The Movie (2019)
Every fanatic of cinematic entertainment dreams of that one impossible movie. I have more than a couple, but the one thing I really wanted to...
Film Review – The Perfection (2019)
The Perfection reportedly received rave reviews at its screening at Fantastic Fest and was described as being both “elegant” and “terrifying.” Such acclaims naturally piqued...
Film Review – The Professor (2019)
There’s a very good chance you’ve never heard of Johnny Depp’s film The Professor. This is not necessarily indicative of the quality of the product....
Film Review – Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2019)
As the title “Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” suggests, this animated feature has the Caped Crusader meeting the famous foursome of mutant, ninja turtles....
Film Review – Wine Country (2019)
Look I’ll be honest, the only movie I’m remotely excited about is HBO’s Deadwood, the long-awaited return of one of the greatest TV shows ever...
Celebrating(?) the Ten-Year Anniversary of ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’
In terms of quality, the X-Men franchise has been frustratingly uneven. In all fairness, there were more misses than hits. The right ingredients were there:...
Film Review – I Trapped the Devil (2019)
With a title like ”I Trapped the Devil”, you know it’s not going to be a romantic comedy. It will either be some low-budget, generic...
Film Review – Hellboy (2019)
No, I haven’t seen Shazam! yet, the current superhero film that is both beloved by critics and audience members alike. Instead, I watched Hellboy, which...
Film Review – The Wind (2019)
If you’re like most people, you have probably seen or are looking forward in seeing Shazam!, the heartwarming superhero romp that is delighting both young...
