The Curse (2023) – Episodes 1 to 3: Review and Summary
Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s “The Curse” holds up a mirror to our fascination with reality TV and fabricated feel-good moments.
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Vindicta (2023) – Review and Summary
“Vindicta” is a Latin term that refers to “just revenge,” yet after watching “Vindicta,” viewers might want to enact their own justified revenge on the filmmakers.
The Sweet East (2023) – Review and Summary
Sean Price Williams and Nick Pinkteron’s “The Sweet East” is equally a fantastical road trip and giant trolling effort.
Evil Does Not Exist (2023) – Review and Summary
Ryûsuke Hamaguchi’s “Evil Does Not Exist” is a quiet film that whispers questions that can linger long after the film ends.
Dicks: The Musical (2023) – Review and Summary
Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson’s “Dicks: The Musical” is gross, horrid, and very funny. If you ever wanted to see John Waters’ version of The Parent Trap, this movie is for you.
Nightmare (2023) – Review and Summary
Kjersti Helen Rasmussen’s “Nightmare” creates a creepy atmosphere, but has a more sleepy than scary execution.
Nowhere (2023) – Review and Summary
Netflix’s Spanish-language survival movie “Nowhere” is a great showcase for Anna Castillo, but a familiar story that doesn’t live up to its dystopian premise.
Here Lies Love (2023) – Theater Review and Summary
“Here Lies Love” is a funky history lesson with heart to spare, and it signals the potential create future that Broadway has to offer.
The WGA Strike Ends and What That Means for Us
The WGA strike is now over, but what did they get, why is it important, and how does it impact us as viewers?
Playing Sam (2023) – Review and Summary
Ramon Felipe Pesante and Jenni Ruiza’s “Playing Sam” is a strong showcase for Ruiza’s talents and a love letter to any struggling artist.
Story Ave (2023) – Review and Summary
Aristotle Torres’ “Story Ave” provides a soulful depiction of the Bronx and career-best performances for Luis Guzman and Asante Blackk.
A Million Miles Away (2023) – Review and Summary
“A Million Miles Away” may not soar as a biopic, but Michael Peña gives a career-best performance José M. Hernández.
Outlaw Johnny Black (2023) – Review and Summary
Michael Jai White’s “Outlaw Johnny Black” is a good silly 90-minute western trapped in a 2-hour middling movie.
Burning Body: Season 1 – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Burning Body” tells the spicy story of Rosa Peral, but fizzles out halfway through.
Burning Body (2023) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Netflix’s “Burning Body.”
Dear Child (2023) – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Dear Child” starts with heart-racing suspense, but your heartbeat slows as the mystery drags to a disappointing ending.
Dear Child (2023) – Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Netflix’s “Dear Child.”
The Vigilante (2023) – Review and Summary
Lee Whittaker’s “The Vigilante” is a timely action story about hunting down child traffickers. But it’s heavy on the action and less on the story.
A Day and a Half (2023) – Review and Summary
Fares Fares writes, directs, and stars in “A Day and a Half,” a white-knuckle powerhouse drama that shouldn’t be missed.
One Piece (2023) – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “One Piece” adaptation is like Iñaki Godoy’s Luffy: scrappy, energetic, and underdog to cheer for. Newcomers and fans should take this voyage together.
One Piece (2023) Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to Netflix’s great “One Piece” adaptation.
Into the Spotlight (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
Lisa Arnold and Kate Larson’s “Into the Spotlight” is cheerful and sunny even in its darkest moments, but the movie spreads itself thin and doesn’t explore its key ingredients in enough detail.
Deltopia (2023) Movie Review and Summary
“Deltopia” may be the least fun movie about a party that I’ve ever seen, and writers Michael Easterling and Jaala Ruffman make college seem like a place you never want to go.
Belle (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
Max Gold’s “Belle” is a beautiful and violent adaptation of “Beauty and the Beast” that creates its own individual magic by the end.
The Engineer (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
Emile Hirsch may be out to save Israel in “The Engineer,” but he can’t save this movie from being a disappointing thriller.
Blue Beetle (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
Blue Beetle’s emphasis on family makes this superhero movie the most fun origin story in a long time and a surprising late summer treat in theaters.
The Monkey King (2023) – Review and Summary
“The Monkey King” is like its title character: a whole lot of style with very little substance.
Painkiller (2023) – Review and Summary
Peter Berg’s “Painkiller” is a loud and flashy depiction of the grim opioid addiction in the United States. It can be painful to watch for the worst possible reasons.
Gran Turismo (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Gran Turismo” is a well-told but predictable underdog story that coasts to the finish line.
Heart of Stone (2023)- Movie Review and Summary
Netflix and Gal Gadot’s “Heart of Stone” is a disappointing spy film without any heart put into the script or action.
Fatal Seduction (2023) – Part 2: Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fatal Seduction” ends with less sex, more violence, and a frustrating conclusion to its mystery.
Fatal Seduction (2023) – Season 1 Cast and Character Guide
A cast and character guide to the South African soap opera, “Fatal Seduction.”
Corner Office (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Corner Office” is a dark comedy starring John Hamm as a disgruntled employee, but you may be just as disgruntled after watching this movie.
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead” is a joyous and bonkers live-action adaptation of the manga. The movie celebrates friendship, dreams, and plenty of zombies.
A Perfect Story (2023) – Season 1 Review and Summary
“A Perfect Story” is a Spanish romantic comedy with charming leads in Álvaro Mel and Anna Castillo that remind you of all the fun and messiness of falling in love.
Big Nunu’s Little Heist (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Big Nunu’s Little Heist” is a South African gem of a movie.
Hidden Strike (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
See Jackie Chan and John Cena sit down and talk a lot in “Hidden Strike,” a movie that has had a stalled post-production for 5 years.
The Beanie Bubble (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
“The Beanie Bubble” is a comedic and dramatic tale about the ’90s Beanie Baby mania, but it’s light on comedy and drama.
Pachinko (2022) – Season 1 Review and Summary
The first season of Soo Hugh’s “Pachinko” may have been released a year ago, but if you want to be swept by a drama, you need to watch this show.