A surreal psychological character study influenced by the sociological and philosophical likes of literary giants Dostoevsky, Kafka, and Orwell. It’s a pitch black comedy that explores existentialism, identity, mental health, and toxic work environments in what feels like a cross between Eraserhead and Fight Club. The dark color palette is consistent throughout, creating an eerie and depressing environment that is enhanced even further by artistically ambitious cinematography that’s both brooding and beautiful. Jesse Eisenberg is the perfect fit in the lead role(s)…

It can be a bit difficult to reinvent the wheel after so many films into such a storied franchise but the fifth installment finds new ways to extend its legacy through creative ingenuity and gruesome violence not quite seen before in the series. While it follows the same formulaic structure of people cheating death and having to reap what they sow as a result, the kills are often even more brutal as they divert usual expectations into something much more…

The worst of the franchise thus far. It has some of the most awful writing, performances, and CGI in the entire series. These are so much better when the story is carelessly fun and focused on making the deaths as creative as possible rather than formulating an overdramatic mystery that leads to nowhere. Having it centered around 3D visuals with random stuff hurling towards the screen when most people don’t, can’t, and won’t ever see it in that intended format makes…

The third entry of this freaky franchise inadvertently begins to veer into self-parody territory but its innovative thrills, slackened storytelling, and ironic humor makes this another enjoyable and frightening dive into death and all its potential causes. The rollercoaster and tanning bed scenes are iconic (I’d heard about them way before even seeing this), however, there are plenty of other kills here that are certainly more shocking and disturbing even if they don’t soak those same realistic fears. The story…

A brilliant blend of action, comedy, and drama starring the incomparable Jackie Chan in what is practically a one man show featuring some of the best fights and stunts I’ve ever seen. Aside from bits and pieces from the Rush Hour saga, I’ve never really seen the auteur in his true form so after seeing him put on such a versatile masterclass here, I can definitely understand why him, Keaton, and Cruise are on the shortlist of our greatest star stuntmen.…

After creating the mythology of Death itself being the villain in the original, the sequel is then allowed to free roam into the most creative of ideas into how those who have cheated the Grim Reaper will reach their inevitable demise. The metacommentary throughout isn’t the most profound but the freak accidents, divine interventions, and predestined fates made up of both spectacular special and practical effects more than make up for any minuscule shortcomings. The wildly innovative and perfectly executed…

A creepy French slowburn where beautiful women are kidnapped for the sake of having their faces cut off in the hopes of rejuvenating a doctor’s disfigured daughter. It plays more as an unsettling meditation on trauma, guilt, control, individualism, and beauty rather than some sort of slasher or thriller but its poetic imagery of haunting surrealism makes it feel like a kind of unique psychological artistry that was certainly pioneering to its time. The horror elements calmly come in a…

I really can't believe I've never seen this before!! I was in the mood to watch a girlie movie and I my mom used to watch this all the time so I decided to just pop it on. I'm so glad I did!
I love Renée Zellweger so much! Her quickness really shines in this movie. Her facial expressions are always so perfect for any reaction she has. Hugh Grant and Colin Firth are the perfect counterparts. Daniel is…

After watching the tragedy that is the documentary of Dear Zachary, I immediately needed some kind of comic relief to unwind from the hellish experience I just endured. I had recently seen the announcement for the second season of Nathan Fielder’s most recent show, The Rehearsal, which I had previously been completely unaware of. I watched and loved The Curse (despite having no idea who Fielder was at the time) so I decided to check out Rehearsal, after seeing it was only six…