‘The Legend of Ochi’ Brings the Magic of Fantasy & Puppetry
Written and directed by Isaiah Saxon, The Legend of Ochi takes audiences on a fantastical journey of exploration and closely examines family dynamics in this beaut of a film from…
‘Warfare’: The Most Edge-of-Your-Seat Film of the Year
It’s not a coincidence that the most intense war film I’ve ever experienced was written and directed by an Iraq War veteran. Ray Mendoza teams up with Alex Garland to…
‘The Amateur’ Review: A Slow-Moving Suspense Thriller
For those who have followed my reviews, it’s no secret that I’m not a fan of reboots/remakes whatsoever. The Amateur is a remake of the 1981 original, directed by Charles…
‘The Ballad of Wallis Island’ is Beautiful on All Sides
The premise isn’t anything new, but it’s easy to digest and boasts a relaxing soundtrack. The Ballad of Wallis Island is a much-needed break from reality and the muck on…
‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ Review: Resilience in Silence
With powerful themes and imagery, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl shows the jarring effects of silence on a suburban Zambian family. This powerful film, directed by Rungano Nyoni, navigates stillness…
‘Snow White’ Review: A Low-Energy Fantasy Reboot
From the beginning, it didn’t seem like there was 100% effort put into this. A rebooted live-action film in 2025 isn’t going to deliver the same “feels” as its 1930s…
‘Black Bag’ Review: A Man of Truth Searches For Lies
It’s about time we got a quality spy-drama-thriller and, as per usual, director Steven Soderbergh delivered. As soon as I saw Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett in the trailer, I…
Oscar Finalist ‘Death By Numbers’ Review: A Powerful Message
Written by Sam Fuentes and directed by Kim A Snyder, Death By Numbers takes audiences through the emotional toll and experience of a school shooting. On Feb. 14, 2018, Nicolas…
‘Paddington in Peru’ Review: A Fun Film For All Ages
What could be more fun than a cross-country adventure and a home for retired bears? Not much I can think of, which is why Paddington in Peru is a straightforward,…
‘Back in Action’ Review: A Surprisingly Refreshing Spy Film
Directed by Seth Gordon, Back in Action is a breath of fresh air in the deep abyss of films on Netflix. The story about the spies who retire and make…