Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Review: A Possession Film Wrapped in Bandages”
Writer-director Lee Cronin made an impressive feature film debut in 2019 with “The Hole in the Ground” and followed it up with a fresh and gruesome installment in the “Evil Dead” franchise, “Evil Dead Rise”. However, due to adult responsibilities, I missed his third film in theaters. The mixed reviews and rumors of a troubled production have me concerned.
Slow Jam Saturday : Divine, “Lately”
While TLC and SWV are often seen as the defining female trios of the 1990s, this week’s Slow Jam Saturday takes us back to 1998 to revisit a group that deserved more recognition than it received. Before label issues cut their career short, Divine made their debut with the single “Lately”—a heartfelt ballad that showcased beautiful harmonies, emotional honesty, and all the elements of what seemed to be a promising future.
“Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass” Review: Zoey Deutch Shines in David Wain’s Raunchy Hollywood Comedy
When I first saw “Gail Daughtry’s and the Celebrity Sex Pass” at Sundance 2026, it quickly became one of my favorite films of the festival. I was elated when Sony Pictures Classics picked up the film for distribution.
“Moana” Review: A Worthy Voyage That Mildly Justifies Its Existence
The first Disney cartoon I remember receiving the live-action treatment was 1994’s “The Jungle Book”. Since then, the studio has revisited 14 more animated classics, with results ranging from inspired reinterpretations to lavish exercises in brand recognition.
Lockbox Review: Carla Gugino Can’t Save This Disjointed Supernatural Thriller
Horror director Daniel Stamm adds another supernatural thriller to his résumé with “Lockbox” from Aura Entertainment. Written by Justin Yoffe and based on the “Knifepoint Horror” stories, the film follows Ellen (Carla Gugino) as she retreats to a rural town after her mother’s death in search of peace.
Lucky Strike Review: Scott Eastwood Carries This Battle of the Bulge Drama
Scott Eastwood reunites with director Rod Lurie, who previously worked with him on *The Outpost*, for another military drama titled *Lucky Strike*, produced by Roadside Attractions. Lurie co-wrote the screenplay with Marc Frydman, based on a true story from World War II history.
Couture Review: Angelina Jolie Shines in an Underwhelming Fashion Week Drama
Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie follows up her 2024 biopic “Maria” with the heavy-handed drama “Couture,” produced by Vertical. Directed by Alice Winocour, who also wrote the script, the film centers on Maxine (played by Jolie), an American filmmaker who arrives in Paris during the excitement of Fashion Week to direct the show’s opening segment.
Hungry Review: Killer Hippo Horror Delivers Bloody Creature-Feature Fun
After finding success in the action genre, writer and director James Nunn returns to horror for his tenth feature, “Hungry,” from Signature Entertainment. Sistine (Madison Davenport) and her best friend Hannah (Olivia Bernstone) are enjoying a girls’ trip in New Orleans when Sistine receives a phone call informing her that she has been laid off from her job. Naturally, the ladies decide to spend the night drinking away their sorrow.
Tribeca 2026 Review: Alicia Keys: Girl from Hell’s Kitchen
Tribeca 2026 featured a strong lineup of music documentaries for Black Music Month. After seeing the EWF doc- sadly, I missed the documentary about The LOX- I made sure to view the closing-night film, “Alicia Keys: Girl from Hell’s Kitchen”, directed by One9.
Finnegan’s Foursome Review: Edward Burns’ Golf Drama Finds Beauty in Ireland but Struggles to Stay on Course
There’s an old saying in Hollywood: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. This philosophy appears to be the guiding principle behind “Seven Snipers,” directed by Sandra Sciberras.
O Horizon Review: Maria Bakalova Anchors a Thoughtful Look at Grief and Artificial Intelligence
Director Madeleine Sackler Rotzler uses artificial intelligence as a creative backdrop for her latest film, O Horizon, from Variance Films. The film poses an interesting question: If you could speak to a departed loved one again, would you? I know, for me, there are three men I would love to speak with again, just to see one more time, just to share where I am in life now. That alone gives the film an emotional doorway worth walking through.
‘The Furious’ Review: One of the Year’s Best Action Films Delivers Relentless Martial Arts Mayhem
Director Kenji Tanigaki delivers arguably one of the best action movies of the year in the highly enjoyable ass-kicking fest “The Furious” from Lionsgate. Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin and Frank Hui pen the film’s screenplay.