‘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...
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Author: Chris van Dijk
‘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...
So Long, Joe Pilato: A Salute to Captain Rhodes
The name of Joe Pilato won’t mean much to your average moviegoer, but to your George A. Romero and veteran B-movie fans, his name ignites...
Film Review – Triple Threat (2019)
Last week I reviewed Dragged Across Concrete, which co-starred Michael Jai White. Coincidentally, Triple Threat also co-stars Michael Jai White — he’s a lot nicer...
Film Review – Dragged Across Concrete (2019)
I have been anticipating Dragged Across Concrete from the moment I became aware of its existence. Every so often, I would peruse the Internet for...
Film Review – Never Grow Old (2019)
I’ve been known for my recurring and frankly obsessive phases, especially when it comes to movies. One period of time you’ll see me going through...
Film Review – Leaving Neverland (2019)
I’ll be honest, this documentary affected my deeply. Since this documentary has already made a huge cultural impact, I know I’m not the only one....
Film Review – O.G. (2019)
There’s just too many movies coming out these days. We’re over-saturated with cinematic blockbusters, VOD releases and original films from various streaming platforms. Annoyingly, many...
It Happened Once and So It Will Be Forever: A Tribute to Bruno Ganz
On the 15th of February, we lost the great Bruno Ganz. I knew I had to write something in his honor, even if a short tribute wouldn’t...
Remembering a Man’s Stories: A Tribute to the Life and Career of Albert Finney
We here at MovieBabble must strike another mournful tone as we’ve lost another incredible talent of cinema: Albert Finney. An unspecified illness was cited by...
Film Review – Velvet Buzzsaw (2019)
Seconds after finishing the trailer, I contacted the MovieBabble crew and requested to review Velvet Buzzsaw. It looked absolutely demented, and therefore perfect for the...
Film Review – King of Thieves (2019)
You might not associate Michael Caine with the crime genre, but he’s actually played quite a few memorable crooks in his 62-year acting career. From...
