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3 out of 5 stars (average) Just Mercy is a good film with the ingredients to be a great one. Taking a racially charged true to life story, the film tells a well-acted but somewhat simplistic tale elevated by its cast and direction that ends on a surprisingly perfect note. Just Mercy will entertain fans… Continue Reading
Writer-director Chad Werner has a new horror film set for release on DVD and VOD this February, The Perfect Host. The film follows 2 friends who rent a lakeside Airbnb, but discover that their host may be more sinister than he appears. I chatted with Werner about his film, as well as his love for… Continue Reading
3 out of 5 stars (average) Thank you to Tricoast Entertainment and Uncork’d Entertainment for reaching out to me for this review. I have had many pleasant experiences with Airbnb. On paper, the idea of paying someone to stay in a home or apartment (with a potential social circle of roommates) sounds great, but it… Continue Reading
2.5 out of 5 stars (decent) Thank you to Tricoast Entertainment and Rock Salt Releasing for reaching out to me for this review. My Hindu Friend is a film carried by its lead performance. The final film by Hector Babenco before his death in 2016, it’s an artsy drama about a man’s slow recovery from… Continue Reading
1.5 out of 5 stars (One of the Worst of the Year) I don’t like Greta Gerwig’s Little Women. While it has received near-universal adoration from audiences and critics, I was alternately bored, confused, and frustrated. I loved the 1994 version, so what went wrong? In my opinion, Greta Gerwig’s Little Women entirely misunderstands its… Continue Reading
3 out of 5 stars (average). Like Pop Star: Never Stop Never Stopping, Reality Queen! is a hilarious takedown of a certain kind of celebrity that you will either recognize and enjoy, or wonder why your older friends are laughing. In this case, the target is early 2000’s reality TV stars, with a Paris Hilton-inspired… Continue Reading