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Movie Review – House of Gucci (2021)

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House of Gucci, 2021.Directed by Ridley Scott. Starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Al Pacino, Salma Hayek, Camille Cottin, Jack Huston, Reeve Carney, Mădălina Diana Ghenea, Youssef Kerkour, Florence Andrews, Mia McGovern Zaini, Vincent Riotta, Eva Moore, Mehdi Nebbou, and Andrea Piedimonte Bodini.SYNOPSIS:When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into […]

Video Game Review – FAR: Changing Tides

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Shaun Munro reviews FAR: Changing Tides…FAR: Lone Sails, the first game from Zurich-based indie outfit Okomotive, may not have made a huge splash when it was first released back in May 2018, but between critical acclaim and word-of-mouth success, it’s become something of a cult fave over the last few years.Few would’ve been surprised if […]

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 […]

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; […]

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 […]

Movie Review – King Knight (2021)

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King Knight, 2021.Written and directed by Richard Bates Jr. Starring Matthew Gray Gubler, Angela Sarafyan, Aubrey Plaza, Barbara Crampton, and Ray Wise.SYNOPSIS:The High Priest of a modern-day coven finds his life thrown into turmoil and ventures out on a journey of self-discovery.One of the stranger entries on this year’s Frightfest docket is the spirited love-child […]

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 […]