Throwback Review: “Inception”

It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since writer/director Christopher Nolan’s mind-bending blockbuster “Inception” was released in theaters. Since “Inception” is currently receiving a 10th anniversary re-release as many theaters nationwide reopen for the first time since March, and Nolan’s new film “Tenet” starts an early release engagement in the U.S. today, I thought […]

Review: “Centigrade”

The scariest aspect of “Centigrade” is that the catalyst for the events that unfold over the course of the film could happen to anyone: while driving through a snowstorm in Norway, a couple decide that the weather is too bad for them to continue, so they pull over to wait out the storm. When they […]

Review: “Tesla”

The first several minutes of writer/director Michael Almereyda’s “Tesla” unfold in fairly typical biopic fashion. We see young inventor Nikola Tesla (Ethan Hawke) working under fellow inventor Thomas Edison (Kyle MacLachlan) upon first arriving in New York. He soon leaves to strike out on his own. But a meeting between Tesla, Edison, and other associates […]

Review: “Sputnik”

When most people hear the word “sputnik,” they likely think of the name of the first satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union. But the word itself roughly translates to “fellow traveler,” making it the perfect title for director Egor Abramenko’s less-than-perfect debut feature based on his award-winning short film “The Passenger,” which continues […]

Review: “Made in Italy”

Sometimes, elements of a movie will come together in a way that seems like what can only be described as fate. You can certainly say that regarding the casting of the leads for “Made in Italy,” a new comedy/drama that’s actor James D’Arcy’s feature debut as writer and director. The film stars Liam Neeson and […]

Streaming Movie Recap: July 2020, Part 2

Here’s part two of my streaming recap for July, featuring mini reviews of some more new releases! “FATAL AFFAIR” (Netflix) “Fatal Affair” is the sort of mediocre thriller you’d expect to find on the Lifetime Channel while channel surfing, and if those are the sort of movies you enjoy, you’ll likely find it a quick […]

Streaming Movie Recap: July 2020, Part 1

July turned out to be a pretty full month for new home releases—so much so that I’ve decided to split my mini reviews of last month’s streaming movies into two parts! Below, you can find reviews on some of my favorite films of the year so far, including the filmed version of the hit Broadway […]