R/Horror/108 Mins Directed & Written by: Curry Barker Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, Andy Richter Review: Curry Barker. This is the name of the young filmmaker behind Obsession. It is his first feature film. It is a terrifying film that shook me to my core. Simply,…
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SXSW 2026: Ready or Not 2: Here I Come (Review)
R/Horror/108 Mins Directed by: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett Written by: Guy Busick & R. Christopher Murphy Starring: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Shawn Hatosy, Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Cronenberg and Elijah Wood Review: This film is already great in my eyes due to the filmmakers actually listening to the fans…
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SXSW 2026: I Love Boosters (Review)
R/Comedy/Sci-Fi/105 Mins Directed and Written by: Boots Riley Starring: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, Demi Moore Review: If you’re watching a film/tv show and it is directed by Boots Riley…you’re going to see some weird s#!t. And with his…
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Nick’s Cinema Verdict: Hoppers (Review)
PG/Animated/Comedy/105 Mins Directed by: Daniel Chong Written by: Jesse Andrews Cast: Piper Curda, Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco, Eduardo Franco, Aparna Nancheria, Sam Richardson, Tom Law, Meryl Streep Review: Do you like animated films with talking animals? Did you like James Cameron’s Avatar?… Wish it had beavers…
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Here Comes “The Bride”
When Frankenstein seeks a wife, a scientist’s curiosity pushes her to test the limits of life and death Set in 1930s Chicago, The Bride offers an exceptional retelling of Mary Shelley’s famous Frankenstein story. Directed and written by Maggie Gyllenhaal, the film balances Gothic aesthetics with 1930s theatrical flair, making…
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Sink Your Teeth into Luc Besson’s New Dracula
French Director Rewrites Bram Stoker’s Classic Dracula for a New Generation Known as Dracula, and released in some countries as Dracula: A Love Tale, the film debuted in the summer of 2025 and is now available to stream in the U.S. on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video. The film…
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms HBO Max Review
A century before the events of Game of Thrones, two unlikely heroes wander Westeros in the new series adapted from George R. R. Martin’s novella. I was able to watch A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms once a week on my HBO Max subscription. I’m a fan of the Game…
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Help Is Not on the Way, But Rachel McAdams Is
Make your way to the theater for a survival thriller starring Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. When you hear Rachel McAdams’ name, you might think of sweeping romances such as The Notebook or The Time Traveler’s Wife, but in her newest movie, Send Help, she trades in love for a…
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The Smashing Machine HBO Max Review
Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in this unforgettable story of legendary mixed martial arts & UFC fighter Mark Kerr. I was able to sit down at home and watch the movie The Smashing Machine on HBO Max. I’ve heard it was up for many awards as it showcased a…
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Stranger Things Finale Review: One Last Adventure
Fans prepare to say goodbye to one of Netflix’s most beloved shows. Stranger Things kicks off the New Year with a bittersweet farewell to our favorite characters as they go on their last adventure to confront Vecna and end the Mind Flayer’s torture once and for all. The final episode…