Chris Connor reviews the second episode of Slow Horses season 6…After a busy premiere episode for Slow Horses’ sixth season, the second episode continues at a breakneck pace as we begin to get some answers to questions posed in the opener. In the aftermath of the reappearance of Frank Harkness, the horses are all on […]
Movie Review – Hope (2026)
Hope, 2026.Directed by Na Hong-jin. Starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Lee Sang-hee, Um Mun-suk, Im Hyun-sik, Hwang Seok-jeong, Han Woo-yeol, Chyu Kwang-hyun, Oh Doo-won, Yoo Jun-hong, Seo Beom-sik, and Baek Seung-chul.SYNOPSIS: A mysterious discovery is made on the outskirts of the remote harbor town. The residents find […]
Movie Review – Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother (2026)
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, 2026.Written and Directed by Bassam Tariq. Starring Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Laith Nakli, Adia, Jahleel Kamara, Tiffany Boone, Tramell Tillman, John Henry Ward, Alyssa Kim, Ashley P. Jones, and Aaron Goodson.SYNOPSIS:Follows Latif, a devoutly religious hitman, who embarks on a desperate journey across Houston to […]
10 Essential One-Man Cop Characters Who Took on the System
Casey Chong with ten one-man cop characters who took on the system…The crime and action-movie cinema encompasses a vast depiction of how these genres can be interpreted, among which is the familiar archetype of a one-man cop against the system. Actors who play such a character get to explore the emotional and psychological underpinnings, typically […]
Movie Review – Forgotten Island (2026)
Forgotten Island, 2026.Written and Directed by Januel Mercado and Joel Crawford. Featuring the voice talents of H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Lea Salonga, Manny Jacinto, Jenny Slate, Dolly de Leon, Jo Koy, Ronny Chieng, Amielynn Abellera, Kevin McCann, Kristin Villanueva and Sophia Laforteza.SYNOPSIS:Two best friends become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their […]
10 Essential 1990s Movies with Great Soundtracks
Casey Chong with ten essential 90s movies with great soundtracks…Soundtracks aren’t just musical accompaniment for the movies; they help establish the tone and style regardless of the genre, as well as determine a character’s personality and emotional weight. So here, we focus solely on the 1990s era – a decade that saw the likes of […]
Movie Review – Never After Dark (2026)
Never After Dark, 2026.Written and Directed by Dave Boyle. Starring Moeka Hoshi, Kurumi Inagaki, Kento Kaku, Tae Kimura, and Mutsuo Yoshioka.SYNOPSIS:A traveling psychic who helps lost souls cross over encounters a powerful entity at a remote house. While investigating its origins, she uncovers dark secrets and faces a deadly threat from an unexpected source.Lonely ghostbuster […]
Toronto International Film Festival 2026 Review – The Debut
The Debut, 2026. Directed by Jesse Eisenberg. Starring Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey, Bonnie Milligan, Lillie Cooper, Colton Ryan, K. Todd Freeman, Eldar Isgandarov, Susan Blommaert, Maulik Pancholy, Jared Loftin, Megumi Nakamura, Havana Rose Liu, Patrick Fabian, Cara Buono, Jonah Diamond, Becca Suskauer, Jesse Eisenberg and Bernadette Peters. SYNOPSIS When an unassuming housewife is […]
Blu-ray Review – Cruel Tales of the Bohachi
Cruel Tales of the BohachiDirected by Teruo Ishii/Takashi Harada Starring Tetsurō Tamba, Gorô Ibuki, Tatsuo Endô, Reiko Ike, Bin Amatsu, and Takashi Ebata.SYNOPSIS:Box set featuring two examples of early 1970s ero guro jidaigeki samurai cult classics.Eureka Entertainment bring the swords and sex with their latest release Cruel Tales of the Bohachi, a limited edition set […]
Top 10 Most Brutal Fight Scenes in Movie History
Casey Chong presents ten brutal fight scenes…The best action movies are the ones that keep you glued to your seat, even making you sit up straight to immerse yourself in the stunt work or choreography. This can be seen in everything, from car chases to shootouts, and of course, fight scenes. The latter is typically […]
