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.
“Blades of the Guardians” Review: Yuen Woo-ping Revives the Physical Soul of Wuxia
For longtime fans of Hong Kong martial arts cinema, “Blades of the Guardians” carries the weight of a rich legacy. Directed by the legendary action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, the film serves as both a return to the classic spirit of wuxia storytelling and a gathering of martial arts talent from different generations.
Tyler Perry’s Joe’s College Road Trip Turns a Campus Tour Into a Cultural Ride
After more than two decades behind the camera, Tyler Perry knows exactly what kind of movie he is making—and, more importantly, who his audience is. “Joe’s College Road Trip” doesn’t pretend to reinvent the wheel. Instead, Perry leans into the formula that has sustained his career for 21 years: big personalities, unapologetic humor, and a heartfelt message tucked between the punchlines.
‘Protector’ Review: A Brutal, Old-School Revenge Thriller That Knows the Assignment
Some movies aim for prestige, while others seek to make a lasting impact. “Protector,” directed by Adrian Grünberg and written by Bong-Seob Mun, wisely chooses the latter approach. This intense revenge thriller serves as a love letter to the unapologetic action films that dominated theaters in the late ’80s and early ‘90s—lean, direct, and completely self-aware.
Netflix’s “Vladimir” Review: Rachel Weisz Leads a Smart, Unsettling Drama
Netflix’s newest series, “Vladimir,” quickly immerses viewers in a chaotic world filled with midlife desire, academic politics, and the perilous allure of obsession. Adapted from Julia May Jonas’s 2022 novel, this eight-episode limited series features Rachel Weisz as a college professor whose carefully structured life begins to unravel following a scandal in her department.
The Bride! Review: Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale Ignite a Wild Gothic Love Story
There are two ways to revisit a classic monster story: you can polish the myth and present it like a museum exhibit, or you can crack it open, electrify it, and see what kind of creature comes back to life. With “THE BRIDE!”, from Warner Bros. writer and director Maggie Gyllenhaal clearly chooses the second approach, transforming the familiar Frankenstein legend into something feral, emotional, and wildly unpredictable.
Aldis Hodge Commands the Case Again in Prime Video’s ‘Cross’ Season 2
Aldis Hodge is back on the case as Alex Cross for Season 2 of Prime Video’s “Cross”. Ben Watkins returns as showrunner, with directors including Stacy Muhammad and Craig Siebels.
“GOAT” review – a Smarter, Sharper Animated Sports Film
The film is directed by Tyree Dillihay and written by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, based on a story by Nicolas Curcio and Peter Chiarelli, which is a chapter from an unpublished book by Chris Tougas.
“The Gray House” Review: Civil War Spy Drama Reveals the Women Who Saved the Union
Civil War dramas often measure valor through cannon fire and cavalry charges. However, “The Gray House*“valuates valor through coded messages, calculated risks, and the steady nerves of women who understood that information could be deadlier than any rifle. This eight-episode limited series reframes the conflict not from the battlefield, but from the drawing rooms of Richmond, where loyalty is performed, and survival depends on silence.
“In the Blink of an Eye” Review: Ambition Without Cohesion
It’s been a month since I finished my first run at Sundance, and I’m finally getting the chance to see some of the films I missed as they began to premiere. One of those films is “In the Blink of an Eye,” which is available on Hulu. The film is directed by Andrew Stanton and written by Colby Day.
“The Bluff” Review: Priyanka Chopra Anchors a Sun-Soaked Swashbuckler
Bollywood legend Priyanka Chopra Jonas reunites with producers the Russo Brothers for a modern-day swashbuckling adventure titled “The Bluff,” streaming on Prime Video. Frank E. Flowers directs from a script he co-wrote with Joe Ballarini.