‘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by Aaron Buchsbaum and Teddy Riley, based on a story by Nicolas Curcio and Peter Chiarelli, which is a chapter from an unpublished book by Chris Tougas.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.
Sundance Review : “If I Go Will They Miss Me”
It’s been about three weeks since I returned from Sundance’s final year in Park City — a closing chapter for a festival that has defined independent film for decades. As expected, I missed a few titles in theaters but caught up with them at home. One such film was “If I Go Will They Miss Me”.
“Dreams” review: Jessica Chastain and Isaac Hernández ignite in a stylish, politically charged erotic drama
Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain reunites with director Michel Franco for her latest film, “Dreams,” from Greenwich Entertainment. Franco also pens the film’s screenplay. On paper, this film plays like a stylish remnant of the golden age of the erotic thriller, featuring sleek interiors, dangerous longing, and sex charged with consequence.
“The Last Thing He Told Me” Season 2 (2026) review: a deeper, more intimate mystery
When “The Last Thing He Told Me” debuted, its tension stemmed from absence—a husband had vanished, leaving only a note that read, “Protect her.” A wife and her stepdaughter were left to untangle a life built on secrets. Season 2, premiering on Apple TV+ on February 20, takes a bolder approach by bringing Owen back.
Concert Review : New Edition Way Tour @ CFG Bank Arena, Baltimore MD
I’ve seen New Edition more times than I can count, but this stop felt different. Perhaps it was the holiday atmosphere, the anticipation built from missing their Vegas residency, or the weight of legacy hanging in the air.