“Ghost in the Cell” Review: Joko Anwar’s Bloody Prison Horror Gets Lost in the Chaos
I’ll admit that I wasn’t familiar with Joko Anwar’s previous work before watching “Ghost in the Cell.” However, I’m always open to an action flick or horror movie, so the combination of prison drama, supernatural horror, and dark comedy caught my attention.
Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” Review: Mahershala Ali Brings Heart and Fury to a Story of Fatherhood
Emerging writer-director Bassam Tariq teams up with two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali for his latest feature, “Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,” from Orion Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios. Ali portrays Latif, a devoutly religious hitman who struggles to balance work, faith, and fatherhood. Following the death of his wife, he becomes the sole protector and provider for his newborn daughter, Fathia (Adia), and son, Qadir (Jahleel Kamara).
Heart of the Beast Review: Brad Pitt and Man’s Best Friend Take on the Wilderness
Before he reprises his Academy Award-winning role as Cliff Booth later this year, Brad Pitt reunites with his “Fury” director, David Ayer, for the friendship tale “Heart of the Beast” from Paramount Pictures.
“Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” Review: Grief, Desire and a Second Chance to Dance
Josef Kubota Wladyka makes his debut in the dance-film genre with his third directorial feature, “Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!” Sony Pictures Classics will release the film, which earned Wladyka the Directing Award: U.S. Dramatic at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
“Legend of the White Dragon” Review: Jason David Frank Shines in His Final Leading Role
Growing up in the nineties, I experienced the Power Rangers phenomenon firsthand. While I was never a die-hard fan deeply invested in the lore, my heart sank when Jason David Frank passed away in 2022. It felt like another piece of my childhood slipping away.
“Lion Fist” Review: A Throwback Martial Arts Tale With Plenty of Fight Left
Among the most enduring staples of eighties action cinema were the underdog story and the martial arts movie. Following the success of films such as 1984’s “The Karate Kid,” filmmakers found countless ways to combine the two: introduce a hero with something to prove, give him a mentor, put an obstacle in his way, and let the fights do the rest.
“The Weight” Review: Ethan Hawke Carries a Familiar Story With Quiet Strength
Academy Award nominee Ethan Hawke and Oscar winner Russell Crowe bring their talents to “The Weight,” the latest film from Vertical. Directed by Padraic McKinley, the film features a screenplay by Shelby Gaines, Matthew Chapman, and Matthew Booi, based on an original story by Booi and Leo Scherman.
“The Fix” Review: Good Men, Bad Choices and an Action Thriller in Need of Repair
Outspoken actor Zachary Levi takes on an action role in “The Fix,” produced by Inaugural Entertainment. Guy Moshe directs the film and co-writes the screenplay with Mark Bacci and Ron Hutchinson.
“Colony” Review: Yeon Sang-ho Finds Fresh Blood in Familiar Zombie Territory
Horror director Yeon Sang-ho returns to the world of Korean zombies with his latest film, “Colony”, released by Well Go USA. Co-writing the screenplay with Choi Gyu-seok, Yeon explores familiar genre territory while avoiding the typical outbreak formula. Instead, “Colony” introduces an intriguing twist to the infected mythology and delivers the intense, blood-soaked spectacle audiences expect from the filmmaker.
“Coyote vs. Acme” Review: Wile E. Coyote Finally Justice
Director Dave Green continues to carve out a comfortable niche for himself in family-friendly entertainment with his third feature, “Coyote vs. Acme”, from Ketchup Entertainment. Samy Burch pens the screenplay from a story she crafted alongside James Gunn and Jeremy Slater.
“Feed” Movie Review: Irish Vampire Folklore Can’t Fully Sink Its Teeth In
Saban Films “Feed “has the makings of a horror film that could leave a mark, but it too often rushes past the very ideas that make it interesting. Writer-director Marco Van Belle combines grief with Irish vampire folklore, creating a monster whose most frightening weapon is not simply bloodlust but the possibility of giving a grieving woman exactly what she wants. That is a terrific foundation. The film just does not dig deeply enough into it.
“The Snare” Review: A Familiar Thriller Setup With Real Emotional Bite
Director Merlin Camozzi’s “The Snare” from Obscured Pictures works because it recognizes that one bad break can feel like a life sentence when you’re already struggling.