Eli Roth carves up the gory goods in the holiday slasher Thanksgiving
One year after the stampede, a mysterious killer named John Carver starts terrorizing the town to avenge the incident. He picks off those who were involved in the tragedy one by one. Together with Sheriff Nelson (played by Patrick Dempsey), Jessica and her friends realize that there is a more sinister holiday plan in motion, and they must identify the killer before they all become his latest victims.
Cliches withstanding Run Nixon is a promising debut from Sky Directs
Rising filmmaker Sky Directs taps into the hood filmmaking guide for his debut feature, Run Nixon. The director also edits the film and pens the screenplay with Michelle Vital. Dre, played by Lil’ Fizz, is a father who faces a race against time to save his son Nixon, played by Emperor Kaioyus.
Napoleon loses the cinematic war
DISCLAIMER: Before I delve into my review, I’d like to address a point that some historians have raised about the accuracy of certain events portrayed in the movie. For example, some have questioned the depiction of the battle at the Pyramids of Giza and Marie Antoinette’s appearance at her execution. While these critiques are worth noting, it’s essential to remember that historical movies often take creative liberties to make the story more engaging for the audience.
Next Goal Wins is a by the number sports film and that’s just fine
Director Taika Waititi ventures away from the MCU for an inspirational sports film for his latest film, Next Goal Wins, from Searchlight Pictures. Waititi pens the film with Iain Morris, which follows the down-on-his-luck coach, portrayed by Michael Fassbender, and his journey with the underdog soccer team as they strive to win their next game and restore their lost glory.
Share explores the dark side of social media with ease
Director Ira Rosensweig examines social media’s impact in Share?, his latest feature from XYZ Films. Benjamin Sutor adapts the screenplay from a story he co-wrote with Rosensweig.
It’s a Wonderful Knife is an early holiday treat for slasher fans
Horror director Tyler MacIntyre combines two genres for his latest film, It’s A Wonderful Knife, from RJE Entertainment. Michael Kennedy pens the film’s screenplay, utilizing plot elements of a slasher flick and a Christmas movie.
Squealer oinks its way into of 2023’s worst
Stunt man Andy Armstrong ventures away from the action genre to true crime for his directorial debut in Squealer from Lionsgate. Armstrong and Danielle Burgio craft the script that vividly fictionalizes the terrifying and gruesome reign of Robert “Willy” Pickton, one of Canada’s most infamous serial killers. Pickton’s atrocities were previously explored in last year’s Pig Killer.
Budget limitations don’t hinder solid action in historical epic, Boudcia : Queen of War
Director Jesse V Johnson dips into history for his latest action effort, Boudcia: Queen of War. The film, which Johnson also pens the script, is inspired by actual events and aims to take audiences on a thrilling journey into a mystical world of sword-wielding warriors and epic battles.
Dumb Money is a fun rags to riches
The film showcases a star-studded cast, such as Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio, America Ferrera, Nick Offerman, Anthony Ramos, Sebastian Stan, Shailene Woodley, and Seth Rogen. Dumb Money introduces us to Keith Gill (played by Dano) and his wife, Caroline (played by Woodley).
Hawke & Pascal shine in Strange Way of Life
Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal collaborate with Pedro Almodóvar, the most famous filmmaker to emerge from Spain, on the short film Strange Way of Life, produced by B Team Pictures.
The Exorcist : The Believer is cash grab mumbo jumbo
After dabbling in the Halloween franchise, director David Gordon Green reunites with Blum house to bring his talents to another horror franchise in The Exorcist: The Believer from Universal Pictures. Green pens the screenplay with Peter Sattler from a story by himself, Scott Teems, and Danny McBride.
Nicholas Cage kicks intro action in The Retirement Plan
Nicholas Cage and his nouveau shamanism are back on the screen for director Tim Brown in The Retirement Plan from Falling Forward Films.