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4 Dalmatian Coats Out of 5 (one of the best of the year) This review originally appeared on The Illuminerdi on May 26, 2021. Check it out here. I was skeptical when Disney announced a prequel film following Cruella De Vil. Could they maintain the fun darkness surrounding this character, let alone find someone who… Continue Reading
3 out of 5 stars (average) The Saw franchise is one of Hollywood’s strangest phenmena. From 2004-2011, audiences went in droves to see what devious devices the Jigsaw Killer would drop upon morally dubious degenerates. Ignoring an attempted revamp/continuation with 2017’s Jigsaw, Chris Rock has entered the kill ring with Spiral: From the Book of… Continue Reading
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) Thank you to Jdog Films for reaching out to me for this review. Shepherd: The Story of A Jewish Dog is a unique entry in the dog movie genre. We follow an animal going on various misadventures to reconnect with its owners… During the Holocaust. Kudos to writer/director… Continue Reading
3 out of 5 stars (average) Watching Mortal Komat is like watching a young child mash all their favorite toys together. It’s loud, confusing, and nonsensical, but you can tell the kid’s in heaven. (Hopefully) unlike a kid playing with his toys, it wears its R-rating like a blood-soaked badge of honor that shows the… Continue Reading
3.5 out of 5 stars (above average) Note: If you have epilepsy and/or issues with prolonged loud noises, do not see Godzilla Vs Kong. Godzilla Vs Kong knows exactly what it is, what audiences want from it, and gives them just that. If you enjoyed the human focus in Godzilla, Kong: Skull Island, and Godzilla:… Continue Reading
Thank you to Gretl Claggett and Cher Culver PR for this interview. You might not know Gretl Claggett’s name, but she’s been making waves with her short film Stormchaser. Showing at over 50 film festivals, the short has accumulated several awards including AMC Network’s Inaugural Best Female Creator Award at Stareable Fest 2020 and Best… Continue Reading