Wild Indian is an intense character study
Lyle Mitchell Corbine Jr. makes an impressive directorial debut in Wild Indian from Vertical Entertainment. Decades after covering up his classmate’s murder, Michael (Michael Greyeyes) has moved on from his reservation and fractured past. Upon release from prison, Ted-O (Chaske Spencer), a man who shares his violent secret, seeks vengeance
Reminiscence is a mixture of movies you’ve seen before
Director Lisa Joy reunites The Greatest Showman co-stars Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson in Reminiscence from Warner Bros. Nick Bannister (Hugh Jackman), a private investigator, navigates the minds darkly fascinating world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories.
Maggie Q shines in The Protégé
Martin Campbell directs Maggie Q and co-stars Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Keaton in Lionsgate’s entertaining actioner, The Protégé. Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world’s most skilled contract killer.
Vengeance isn’t blind in Don’t Breathe 2
Stephen Lang returns as Norman Nordstrom / “The Blind Man,” a blind military veteran you don’t want to mess with in Sony Pictures’ Don’t Breathe 2. Rodo Sayagues makes his directorial debut with the film. In addition, Sayagues co-writes the film’s screenplay with Fede Álvarez, the first film’s director.
Familiar plot beats aside, Jennifer Hudson gives the Queen of Soul her Respect
The Queen of Soul’s legacy comes to the big screen in Respect from MGM studios. Liesel Tommy directs Jennifer Hudson as the iconic Aretha Franklin in the remarkable true story that follows Franklins life from a child singing in her father’s church choir to her rise to international superstardom.
The Suicide Squad is bloody violent fun
Director James Gunn brings his directorial skills to the DC Cinematic in Warner Bros., The Suicide Squad. Welcome to hell–a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A.
Snake Eyes is a fun but risky gamble
An iconic action figure receives an origin story from Robert Schwentke in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. Henry Golding steps in the title role, which opens with a young Snake Eyes and his dad enjoying life in a rural area.
Mark Wahlberg shines in the engaging Joe Bell
Mark Wahlberg delivers a heartfelt performance for director Reinaldo Marcus Green in Roadside Attractions Joe Bell. The film pulls its story from the true story of a small town, working-class father, Joe Bell (Wahlberg), who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying
Nicholas Cages returns to acting with Pig
NEON films deliver another different kind of film with their latest release Pig. Michael Sarnoski collaborates with Mr. Nouveau Shamanic himself, Nicholas Cage, for the film in his directorial debut. Cage portrays Rob, who is a truffle hunter in the Oregon wilderness who lives a simple life.
Escape Room: Tournament of Champions is a fun but by the numbers sequel
Director Adam Robitel once again collaborates with stars Taylor Russell and Logan Miller for his new film. A sequel to their 2019 hit Escape Room in the new flick Escape Room: Tournament of Champions.
Black Widow is another strong entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
One of the most anticipated projects in the film division is Black Widow, which arrives from Marvel Studios.
The 24th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is from the pen of Eric Pearson, who works from a story by Jac Schaeffer and Ned Benson.
Wayback Wednesday Movie Review, Sorry To Bother You
Boots Riley, lead vocalist of the hip-hop band, The Coup makes a stunning directorial debut with Sorry to Bother You from Annapurna Pictures. In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, Cassius “Cash” Green (Lakeith Stanfield) is having a rough life—living in his uncle’s garage and struggling to find a job.