
Despite some potentially problematic representation, “Big Trouble” is a wildly fun thrill ride that’s too endearing not to be enduring. We began John Carpenter …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Big Trouble in Little China
Despite some potentially problematic representation, “Big Trouble” is a wildly fun thrill ride that’s too endearing not to be enduring. We began John Carpenter …continue reading Carpenter Tribute: Big Trouble in Little China
An ode to action films and a meditation on grief and the creative process, “Leonor Will Never Die” demonstrates why we love foreign films. …continue reading Foreign Friday: Leonor Will Never Die (2022)
An impressive labor of love, “Death of a Rockstar” is a mesmerizing ode to rock ‘n roll, the creative spirit, and individualism. I’m a …continue reading Reel Review: Death of a Rockstar (2020)
A treat for fans of wacky horror comedies, “The Murder Podcast” is a whole lot of fun — even if it lacks sophistication and representation. …continue reading Reel Review: The Murder Podcast (2022)
Though “3 Demons” is competently made, it lacks the originality or story depth to stand out from a crowded field of supernatural horrors. When …continue reading Reel Review: 3 Demons (2022)
We celebrate 45 years of the wonderfully weird, indescribable, unforgettable Japanese experimental comedy-horror film “House” (aka Hausu). When I was thinking about what to …continue reading 45th Anniversary: House (1977)
A faithful and competent adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft’s source material, “Witch House” mostly succeeds but still leaves you wanting more. These days, starting a …continue reading From Beyond: H.P. Lovecraft’s Witch House (2022)
A surreal, experimental film aimed at the arthouse crowd, “Friend of the World” has big ideas but may be too muddled for mainstream audiences. …continue reading Tubi Tuesday: Friend of the World (2020)
It may not have mainstream appeal, but “Soft Matter” is just unique, clever, and wonderfully weird enough to secure future cult status. When the …continue reading In Defense of: Soft Matter (2018)
A deeply shocking and unsettling film, sure to alienate many viewers, “Masking Threshold” nevertheless feels hard to ignore or dismiss. Austrian artistic polymath Johannes …continue reading Panic Fest: Masking Threshold (2021)
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