BLACK PHONE 2
★★★⯪☆
"This time around, Derrickson relies less on carefully established foreshadowing, and more on just letting these people do whatever they can to survive in these dreamy fight sequences."

SPLITSVILLE
★★★⯪☆
"The unpredictable, broad nature of the story can lead to some beats being underdeveloped. There are a handful of scenes that pop up out of nowhere with limited context, but quite a few implications for the story, that are just jarring."

FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES
★ ★ ⯪ ☆ ☆
"Final Destination: Bloodlines checks all the boxes, answers a few series-spanning questions, and says goodbye to a juggernaut of the genre in a meaningful way."

MICKEY 17
★★★★☆
" If it doesn’t connect with you on the first watch, maybe try again another day when you’re in the mood for something a little lighter. In the meantime, just throw a dart at Bong’s IMDb page; sooner or later, you’ll land on a project that’s right up your alley."

OLD GUY
★⯪☆☆☆
"Old Guy misses more shots than Danny Dolinski fresh off a hand surgery that exacerbated his arthritis. That reference will go over just about everybody’s heads, because this  movie is a challenge to find, even if someone was inclined."

WOLF MAN
★★★☆☆
"Hopefully, Whannell returns to this lane someday, because while the film is slightly underwhelming, the director certainly knows how to revitalize these load-bearing narratives."

JUROR #2
★★★⯪☆
"if you prefer a story to ask a question and suggest steps to remedy the conflict as well, you might have to pair this watch with an independent study on the nuances of the American judicial system."

WEREWOLVES
★☆☆☆☆
"Recreating these films with the same flaws of its predecessors and not filtering them through a more modern lens completely wastes the creative merit of the venture."

KRAVEN THE HUNTER
★☆☆☆☆
"Kraven the Hunter lacks any defining spice, identity, or purpose, and will tragically only live on as an inexplicable misstep in the ever-expanding Spider-Man canon."

THE  WILD ROBOT
★★★★⯪
"The heartwarming truth is that a new generation could be introduced to film by this gorgeous release and inevitably spark a lifelong attachment to the medium."

BLINK TWICE
★★★☆☆
"A serviceable directorial debut that showcases the potential Kravitz has in the director’s chair. Give her a couple more years to write a tighter script and develop her own visual flair, and I think she will deliver something truly special."

JACKPOT!
★ ★ ⯪ ☆ ☆
"Jackpot! also ventures to work in some kind of social commentary or critique of fame and notoriety, but it all feels completely toothless. Quick scenes of homelessness and robberies aren’t enough to craft a meaningful message about humanity."

THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1
⯪☆☆☆☆
"I am just left wondering who this film is for. If you loved the first one, I imagine this process would be frustrating, because you are simply forced to watch them butcher a beloved tale."

IMAGINARY
★★☆☆☆
"It is not a horrible night at the theater, especially if you are a connoisseur of the genre, but I wouldn’t go into it expecting any closure to the half-baked loose threads left in the hopes of a sequel or franchise."

MADAME WEB
★☆☆☆☆
"I do not necessarily think less of the cast and crew for being a part of such a mess... I do, however, continue to think less of the lifeless studio machine that would force out a movie about Spider-Man’s gardener if they thought it would make them a couple bucks. "

LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND
★★★☆☆
"Leave the World Behind fails to deliver on some promises, but is entertaining nonetheless. If you are looking for something to tide you over between Shyamalan films, I think you can do worse than this. "

BIOSPHERE
★ ★ ⯪ ☆ ☆
"I’ll admit, the film is an interesting thought experiment. It boldly addresses the ever-evolving topics of gender identity and self-expression. And while it may not have connected with me, I hope it finds an audience."

WE HAVE A GHOST
★★☆☆☆
"I am willing to say that I am not done with Landon’s career yet. I may consider this something of a misstep, but I firmly believe he has a knack for storytelling that is worth the cost of admission."

THE GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY HOLIDAY SPECIAL
★★★⯪☆
"The piece is brief and manages to engage from front to back. It is a worthy entry in one of my favorite franchises that continues to establish that the “superhero” tag has a place in all genres."

CAUSEWAY
★★★★☆
"An impressive first feature-length outing for director Lila Neugebauer and writer Ottessa Moshfegh. It is always a good sign when a creators are able to weave such thoughtful, significant themes into their debut."

WENDELL AND WILD
★★★⯪☆
"The theming and character work is outstanding. The message about dealing with trauma head-on is important and confidently delivered. And the visual spectacle alone justifies the amount of time put into production."

RAYMOND AND RAY
★★⯪☆☆
"How do you grieve a loved one who you don’t even know if you liked? A question as nuanced as that deserves much more attention than Raymond and Ray is able to deliver."

DAYSHIFT
★★☆☆☆
"If I have to hear one more villain mention the definition of insanity in their devious monologue, I will fully descend into madness. All jokes aside, my main point is that nothing here is new, and it shows."

THE SEA BEAST
★★★★☆
"This film is deserving of recognition and generally a safe bet for a refreshing  movie night with the whole family!"