Creed II isn’t quite as tight in terms of story as its predecessor but still channels Rocky films of old while delivering the goods most of the time.
Category: Features
American Horror Story: Apocalypse Wrap-Up
The newest season of American Horror Story, subtitled Apocalypse, plays more like a second season of Coven as revisiting past seasons in a convoluted storyline takes priority over an interesting, standalone season.
In Theaters Review: Widows
Steve McQueen’s new film, Widows, isn’t the director’s best but it’s still a solid romp despite being a somewhat generic crime thriller.
The Haunting of Hill House Wrap-Up
With Netflix’s The Haunting of Hill House, creator and director Mike Flanagan crafts an excellent family horror drama with a haunted house as its backdrop.
In Theaters Review: The Girl in the Spider’s Web
The newest entry in the Dragon Tattoo franchise, The Girl in the Spider’s Web, is a far cry from the original Swedish films as well as the 2011 David Fincher version with decent acting buried by a bland story and lack of direction.
In Theaters Review: Bohemian Rhapsody
The long awaited Queen biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, manages to hit some excellent highs and some dreary lows while painting Freddie Mercury in a questionable light.
Is Hollywood in the midst of a horror film renaissance?
With fresh takes on the horror genre in recent films like Hereditary and A Quiet Place, is Hollywood in the midst of a renaissance of the horror genre?
In Theaters Review: Halloween
David Gordon Green’s Halloween, a direct sequel to John Carpenter’s horror classic, sometimes reaches the heights of the original film but frequently strays due to its messy screenplay and unnecessary characters.
In Theaters Review: A Star Is Born
Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut, A Star Is Born, is a well made and emotional tale that’s sure to garner some awards despite some storytelling issues.
Better Call Saul Season 4 Wrap-Up
Season 4 of the Breaking Bad spin-off, Better Call Saul, is in the books and, as expected, it continues to deliver on every front while inching closer to the events of its predecessor. *Minor Spoilers Ahead*