“The Amateur” (2025) Review
Theoretically, The Amateur offers a refreshing subversion of the globe-trotting action-spy thriller genre. Instead of casting a beefy tough guy who can shoot guns and kill easily, this film casts
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“Common Side Effects: Season 1” Review
In the spirit of Twin Peaks, Common Side Effects is an adult animated series that starts with an alluring premise and spins it into realms of the surreal, philosophical, and
“Freaky Tales” Review
Freaky Tales and its anthology of odd tales in Oakland in 1987 are coated in the haze of the 1980s, but not a distinct one. Sure, there are specific scenes
“A Working Man” Review
Even though A Working Man is based on a novel by Chuck Dixon, part of me wants to believe that director David Ayer just whipped up another movie like The
“Hellboy: The Crooked Man” Review
After the sloppy staggering of the previous Hellboy reboot, having a lower-stakes story like The Crooked Man seemed like a solid idea. Aiming with the direct inspiration of a Hellboy
“Death of a Unicorn” Review
As a creature feature, Death of a Unicorn has the rare allure of using killer unicorns in this sub-genre. Of course, there must be more of the violent sight of
“Control Freak” Review
There’s a better film that is literally itching to get out with Control Freak. The diagnosis is familiar: a horror short given a feature-length extension leads to more expansion by
“Invincible: Season 3” Review
The third season of Invincible is best described as perfected chaos. Continuing the route of insecurities and gore, the show has a firmer grasp on Mark’s perceptions of justice instead
“Harley Quinn: Season 5” Review
The central premise and problem of the fifth season of Harley Quinn is that the primary couple is stuck in a rut. After Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy have endured
“The Parenting” Review
The Parenting presents a premise that could easily become a melodrama or manic comedy of errors. A gay couple plans a weekend getaway with their family present, debating whether to