Tag: Thriller
‘Leave the World Behind’ Film Review: A Gripping Tale of Society’s Fall
Sam Esmail’s “Leave the World Behind” starts with this generation’s worst nightmare; the internet goes down. For anyone born in the years after Generation Z, there is nothing more terrifying than not being able to check social media or email,
‘Eileen’ Film review: Thomasin McKenzie and Anne Hathaway make an Intense Screen Pairing
Thomasin McKenzie is an actress who gets better and better with each new film. William Oldroyd’s “Eileen” continues her streak of great performances, as the always interesting young actress gets one of her meatiest roles yet. McKenzie plays the reserved
‘Saltburn’ Film Review: A Deliciously Wicked Thriller
2020’s “Promising Young Woman” was Emerald Fennell’s filmmaking debut, a uniquely stylish and sharp-edged condemnation of rape culture. The director’s screenplay won her a well-deserved Oscar and announced a striking new voice in modern cinema. After writing six episodes of
Film Review: ‘The Killer’- David Fincher at His Most Playful
We have been through this world many times. The lone assassin, meticulous in his skills, who lives by a strict code. A job gone wrong leading to betrayal by former confidants and a quest to prevent himself from becoming a
Film Review: ‘Reptile’- An Esoteric Police Procedural
The intriguing new police thriller “Reptile” is a compelling motion picture crafted with an esoteric edge. Making his feature filmmaking debut, Grant Singer has directed a mood-piece procedural with patience and a philosophical depth that is lacking in most modern
Film Review: ‘No One Will Save You’- A Surprising, Emotional Sci-Fi Horror
Writer/director Brian Duffield’s 2020 film “Spontaneous” was a clever mix of comedy, teen drama, and horror. With that film, the director defied audiences’ expectations and delivered something fresh and surprisingly moving, blending genre conventions with social metaphors to great effect.
Film Review: ‘Failure’- A Great Ted Raimi Anchors A Gripping Thriller
Alex Kahuam’s “Failure!” is a well-written character piece that gives actor Ted Raimi a role that shows off the actor’s underused depth of talent. As James, a man teetering on the precipice of financial and familial ruin, Raimi is
Film Review- Kill Shot: Somewhat Passable Old School Action Flick
Director Ari Novak’s “Kill Shot” starts off pretty well, as it uses its opening moments to firmly lock in a sense of unease through silence and movement. A young Afghan girl (Anaya Patel) moves through an illegal drug manufacturing plant.
Film Review: ‘God Is A Bullet’- Shaken Faith In A World Of Violence
Nick Cassavetes’ “God is a Bullet” knows exactly what type of film it desires to be. The director is proudly unapologetic when taking his audience through the picture’s dark and ultra-violent journey, but this isn’t mere exploitation for the sake
Tribeca 2023: ‘Cinnamon’- Film Review
Tribeca Film Festival 2023- “Cinnamon” This year’s Tribeca festival was a good one. It saddens me to have to wrap it up with what will certainly go down as one of the worst films of the year, Bryian Keith Montgomery