“Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen” review: Marriage Meets Psychological Horror
There’s a quiet, unnerving confidence pulsing beneath Netflix’s “Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,” a slow-burn psychological horror series that understands that dread is far more effective when it lingers rather than lunges.
“They Will Kill You Review”: Bold, Bloody, and Unpredictable
Russian filmmaker Kirill Sokolov makes his American debut with Warner Bros.’ “They Will Kill You”, a blood-soaked genre hybrid that wastes little time showing its teeth. Co-written with Alex Littvak, the film drops audiences into a deceptively simple setup that quickly spirals into chaos.
“I Swear” Review: A Star-Making Turn from Robert Aramayo Anchors This Moving True Story
The film opens in 2019, introducing John (Robert Aramayo) as he prepares for a formal meeting with Queen Elizabeth II. In a moment that immediately disarms the audience, John blurts out an obscenity, shocking everyone.
“The Madison” Review: Taylor Sheridan’s New Show Trades Power for Pain in a Gripping Family Drama
Writer-director Taylor Sheridan continues to expand his creative reach into “The Treasure State” with his latest series, “The Madison”, for Paramount+. Initially conceived in 2023 as a sequel and spinoff of “Yellowstone”, the project has since evolved into a standalone story centered on the Clyburn family and their journey through grief in Montana.
Review: “Imperfect Women” Is A Stylish Slow-Burn Anchored by Strong Performances
Apple TV+’s “Imperfect Women”, created by Annie Weisman and directed in part by Lesli Linka Glatter, presents a polished, character-driven mystery that reveals its strengths over time. Centered around the unraveling of a decades-long friendship, the series relies more on emotional depth than on shock value, and this choice largely pays off.
Swipe Right for Blood, Left for Logic: “Vampires of the Velvet Lounge” Review
Countess Elizabeth Báthory (Mena Suvari) presides over a seductive coven of vampires who gather in a shadowy absinthe bar, using modern dating apps to lure unsuspecting victims. Among those drawn into her orbit is R&B singer Tyrese Gibson, who seems to be present primarily for a paycheck
Album Review : Jack Harlow, Monica
If you had told me ten years ago that I would fall behind on music, I would have laughed it off. But as they say, we are all adulting now. Thankfully, friends like Edward Bowser from SoulInStereo.com and Brandon Sullivan from Shatter The Standards keep my musical interests alive.
“The Plastic Detox” Review: A Sobering Look at the Hidden Health Risks of Plastic
The documentary “The Plastic Detox”, directed by Louie Psihoyos and Josh Murphy, and written by Mark Monroe, poses a simple yet unsettling question: What is all this plastic doing to our bodies?
“Bodycam” Review: The Camera Never Lies—But It Might Haunt You
The story follows two police officers responding to what appears to be a routine domestic disturbance. Within moments, the situation spirals into tragedy.
“The Gates” Review: A Lean Thriller With Hints of Social Commentary
Director John Burr brings together the talents of three rising actors and the late James Van Der Beek for his sophomore film, “The Gates,” produced by Lionsgate. Burr also wrote the film’s screenplay.
Ryan Gosling Shines in the Sci-Fi Spectacle “Project Hail Mary”
The film opens near the end of Grace’s journey to a distant star system, thought to hold answers to the solar crisis. Of the crew sent on this desperate mission, Grace is the only one to survive the years-long induced coma required for interstellar travel.
“Undertone” Review: An Overhyped Horror Experiment That Goes Nowhere
After missing it at Sundance, I finally had the opportunity to check out “Undertone” from A24. This horror film marks the writing and directing debut of Ian Tuaso. The story follows Evy (Nina Kiri) and her best friend Justin (Adam DiMarco), who are podcast hosts covering spooky content. Evy has recently moved back home to care for her dying mother.