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Blu-ray Review – Man on the Moon (1999)

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Man on the Moon, 1999,Directed by Milos Forman. Starring Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Courtney Love, and Paul Giamatti.SYNOPSIS:Kino Lorber brings Milos Forman’s Andy Kaufman bio-pic Man on the Moon to Blu-ray, sporting a new 2K master and a new bonus feature to add to the archival materials. This one had a mixed reception when it […]

Movie Review – Hall (2020)

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Hall, 2020.Co-written and directed by Francesco Giannini. Starring Carolina Bartczak, Yumiko Shaku, Mark Gibson, Julian Richings and Bailey Thain.SYNOPSIS:When a debilitating sickness spreads across a long hotel hallway, a few scattered victims fight for survival, and try to escape from the dark narrow stretch of isolated carnage.There are two kinds of horror fans right now; […]

Movie Review – Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn (2021)

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Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn, 2021.Written and Directed by Radu Jude. Starring Katia Pascariu, Claudia Ieremia, Olimpia Malai, Nicodim Ungureanu, Alexandru Potocean, and Andi Vasluianu.SYNOPSIS:Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi […]

Video Review – Netflix’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a gory surprise!

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EJ Moreno with a video review of Netflix’s new Texas Chainsaw Massacre…Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2022 is here, and it’s a fairly standard entry into the slasher genre. While it has issues, Leatherface is back and more brutal than ever. A pleasant gory horror surprise from Netflix.Watch the review below, and be sure to follow us on […]

Movie Review – Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2022)

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Texas Chainsaw Massacre, 2022.Directed by David Blue Garcia. Starring Sarah Yarkin, Elsie Fisher, Nell Hudson, Olwen Fouere, Moe Dunford, Jacob Latimore, Mark Burnham, Alice Krige, Jessica Allain, Sam Douglas, William Hope, Jolyon Coy, and John Larroquette.SYNOPSIS:After nearly 50 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic young friends who accidentally disrupt his […]

Video Review – Marry Me is saved by Owen Wilson’s charming performance

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EJ Moreno with a video review of Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson…Owen Wilson is fresh off Loki and stepping into one of his most charming roles yet. Joined by Jennifer Lopez, the pair make Marry Me more than just Valentine’s Day rom-com and something worthwhile.Watch the review below, and be sure to follow […]

Video Review – Uncharted misses the mark on every level

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EJ Moreno with a video review of Uncharted…Uncharted, the movie based on the Playstation game, is as mediocre and boring as you’d expect. The worst part? This could’ve been a smash hit with the right people behind it. Tom Holland and director Ruben Fleischer are strong filmmakers, but can’t elevate the bland script and Razzie-worthy […]

Movie Review – Pursuit (2022)

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Pursuit, 2022.Directed by Brian Skiba. Starring Emile Hirsch, John Cusack, Jake Manley, Elizabeth Faith Ludlow, Graham Patrick Martin, Heather Marie Marsden, Chris Jai Alex, Aubrey Stevens, Barry Hanley, Nick Benseman, Shelby Yardley, James Logan William Katt, Brittany Belt, and Andrew Stevens.SYNOPSIS:Detective Breslin crosses paths with Calloway, a ruthless hacker who’s trying to save his kidnapped […]

Movie Review – Here Before (2021)

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Here Before, 2021.Written and Directed by Stacey Gregg. Starring Andrea Riseborough, Martin McCann, Jonjo O’Neill, and Eileen O’Higgins.SYNOPSIS:After new neighbors move in next door, a bereaved mother begins to question her reality.In recent years Andrea Riseborough has quietly but confidently staked her claim as one of the most talented actresses of her generation, a claim […]

International Film Festival Rotterdam 2022 Review – Amanda Kramer’s Please Baby Please & Give Me Pity!

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Please Baby Please Directed by Amanda Kramer Starring Andrea Riseborough, Harry Melling, Demi Moore, Ryan Simpkins, Karl Glusman and Mary Lynn Rajskub.Give Me Pity! Directed by Amanda Kramer Starring Sophie von HaselbergFilms directed by Amanda Kramer can often be summed up with a few generalising statements. The message of the piece is clear and thought […]