Category: Movies & Entertainment

Thursday’s Widows — Season 1, Episode 6 Recap

The Creator (2023) — Movie Review

Gareth Edwards, the visionary behind “The Creator,” forged his path in filmmaking with a focus on Visual Effects. He introduces groundbreaking techniques for creating CG creatures in “Monsters” and scaling heights with…

By Marc Gibson

Cassandro (2023) — Movie Review

Roger Ross Williams’ film, “Cassandro,” is a cinematic ode to the revolutionary legacy emanating from one of Mexico’s prized traditions, lucha libre, portraying the distinctive, colorful yet somewhat traditional trajectory of an…

By Claud Boyer

Expend4bles (2023) — Movie Review

See Also: Slotherhouse (2023) — Movie Review The Expendables series, renowned for amalgamating icons of the ’80s action genre such as Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Bruce Willis, has returned with “Expend4bles,”…

By Emily Torp

Barber (2023) — Movie Review

In Fintan Connolly’s “Barber,” Dublin looks like a cold, introverted space, a representation of confinement with its cramped streets, dimly lit rooms, and oppressive bars. Val Barber, a private investigator, lives in…

By Tony Rosenbaum

Thursday’s Widows — Season 1, Episode 5 Recap

In the fifth episode of “Thursday’s Widows,” the spotlight is turned on Gustavo and Carla Maldonado, a couple from Altos de las Cascadas, whom we know very little about. Carla is introduced…

By Tony Rosenbaum

Thursday’s Widows — Season 1, Episode 4 Recap

In the fourth episode of “Thursday’s Widows,” we delve into the intricate lives of the De La Luna family, portrayed by Mavi as a microenterprise where every child has a dedicated nanny,…

By Richard Christiansen

Jaane Jaan (2023) — Movie Review

The Indian film, “Jaane Jaan,” directed by Sujoy Ghosh, offers an enthralling experience, particularly to those unfamiliar with “Drishyam,” a film regarded as an adaptation of “The Devotion of Suspect X.” While…

By Tony Rosenbaum

The Black Book (2023) — Movie Review

Netflix’s newest addition from Nigeria is “The Black Book,” featuring notable stars like Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, and Sam Dede. It portrays a story of justice sought by a humble pastor when…

By Richard Christiansen

Spy Kids Armageddon (2023) — Movie Review

For those who grew up in the late millennial era, Spy Kids holds a unique place in their childhood memories. It quickly became a part of the cultural framework of the young…

By Darren Weber