Lord of Misrule (2023) – Review and Summary
“Lord of Misrule” excels at setting the tone for a frightening time, but after a while, the shadows and masks can be tiresome.
Mixed (Divisive)
Due to this movie having a few quirks, of which may work for some and for others be a problem, we believe your enjoyment of this movie will depend on your taste.
Santa Isn’t Real (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In this Santa Claus horror film, you get blood, literal guts, and the type of scenes that aren’t noteworthy until they get particularly gruesome.
Abigail (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
In a rather simple horror-esque movie, a young man finds himself hesitant to befriend a new girl, and it seems he should have followed his instincts.
The Squad (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
Three women who spend nearly the entire movie in bikinis handle high-level drug deals in a film that straddles being corny and notably intriguing.
How I Learned to Fly (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“How I Learned To Fly” is weighed down by focusing heavily on the struggles of its lead characters for too long before giving us a silver lining, levity, or some sign things are going to get better.
Monster (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Monster,” as it shifts perspectives from one character to the next, pushes you to ask who the real monster of this story is.
Family Switch (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
While “Family Switch” hits all the familiar beats of a body swap comedy, it still has enough heart to get you pass the expected results.
American Fiction (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“American Fiction” may not have anything new to say with its social commentary about media, but it still is able to deliver laughs, touching moments, and a handful of frustration.
I Hate You To Death (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
Christopher B. Stokes, with Marques Houston, bring you another film in their wheelhouse focused on cheating, secrets, and revenge.
So Fly Christmas (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“So Fly Christmas” doesn’t include that awkward gray between relationships, as it focuses on a friendship in which one half has been far more lucky in love than the other.
Good Burger 2 (2023) – Movie Review
Who is “Good Burger 2” for? Kenan and Kel are having too much flipping burgers to answer.
Maxine’s Baby: The Tyler Perry Story (2023) – Review
“Maxine’s Baby,” is an inspirational depiction of how Tyler Perry built a film empire, but it also glorifies Perry and gives little insight into the serious critique against some of his characters.
I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me” is a bit of a sluggish film that tries to compensate by giving you violence and sexual situations, but its leads may not be enough to keep you watching for two hours.
Genie (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Genie” may focus on a father’s decline professionally and personally to begin, but once McCarthy shows up, it is no longer about that, and she steals the film.
Dashing Through The Snow (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Dashing Through The Snow” doesn’t follow the usual holiday movie formula, thus requiring getting used to what it offers, which you could come to like.
Wish (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
“Wish” seems like it was made for Disney Plus as part of Disney’s 100th anniversary celebration, but someone had enough faith in it to garner a theatrical release.
Share? (2023) – Movie Review/Summary
While “Share?” may lack answers some people may crave from a film like this, it feels like a “Black Mirror” inspired movie that undoubtedly is enjoyable.
Rumble Through the Dark (2023) – Movie Review
Michael Farris Smith and the Phillips Brothers’ “Rumble Through the Dark” makes some bold choices in storytelling, but they don’t quite pay off.
Christmas Angel (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While it does waste its lead’s personal story, it compensates with a cute romantic relationship as its centerpiece.
It’s A Wonderful Knife (2023) – Review (with Spoilers)
“It’s A Wonderful Knife” is a bit corny, undeniably bloody, but has a silver lining to it because of its supporting actors.
Radical (2023) – Review
Christopher Zalla and Eugenio Derbez’s “Radical” is based on a true story, but it’s a story audiences have seen plenty of times.
Quiz Lady (2023) – Movie Review
Hulu’s “Quiz Lady” squanders the comedy talents of Sandra Oh and Awkwafina to deliver a movie meant to play in the background.
Wingwomen – Review
Netflix and Melanie Laurent’s “Wingwomen” is a fun but forgettable action-comedy that is light in drama and plot.
What Happens Later – Review (with Spoilers)
“What Happens Later” may feature the archetypes that made Meg Ryan and David Duchovny staples in the entertainment industry, but they lack the chemistry needed to make this film good.
Stay Out – Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
In this revenge tale featuring voodoo, a nephew is tasked with executing their uncle’s revenge against their will.
The Lost Boys (2023) – Review and Summary
Zeno Graton’s “The Lost Boys” is an LGBTQ+ drama that creates a lovely atmosphere within a juvenile hall, but you may wonder where exactly this story is headed.
Fingernails – Review and Summary
“Fingernails” is a sluggish two hour movie which lacks a hook.
Perfect Days (2023) – Review and Summary
“Perfect Days” spends nearly an entire hour testing its viewers loyalty, and once it makes an effort to get interesting, it doesn’t compensate for lost time as some may wish it had.
Something You Said Last Night (2023) – Review and Summary
“Something You Said Last Night” exists in the very tame depiction of LGBTQ+ issues, and as much as it makes clear that something is going on with the lead, it doesn’t dig deep in any form or fashion to get you interested.
Night of the Hunted (2023) – Review and Summary
“Night of the Hunted” is an intense shooter that may start to drag in the end, but with the life-or-death situation the lead goes through, you’ll be on edge for most of the film.
Golden Delicious (2023)- Review and Summary
Jason Karman and Gorman Lee’s “Golden Delicious” is a fine coming-of-age story with a coming-out story we’ve seen all too often.
Chestnut (2023) – Review and Summary
Chestnut,” with its lukewarm three-way romantic drama, is watchable but not must-see cinema.
The Elderly (2023) – Review and Summary
“The Elderly” takes forever to get to the point, which may or may not be a play on who and what it focuses on.
Wake (2023) – Review and Summary
As usual, a person with a mental illness ends up killing people, with the only difference in “Wake” being that person is a rapper.
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.
Ballerina (2023) – Review
In this simple revenge tale, a young lady’s best friend decides she no longer wants to be alive, which sets off a chain of events to kill off the man who blackmailed her.
Totally Killer (2023) – Review and Summary
“Totally Killer,” as its title implies, is a fun horror movie to watch but ultimately is more content to consume than a new movie to put into your annual Halloween rotation.
Foe (2023) – Review and Summary
Like many Sci fi dramas, especially those lacking action, “Foe” is dry and even with its twist, passable.
The Royal Hotel (2023) – Review and Summary
“The Royal Hotel” pushes you to asks questions, especially regarding perception, over be entertained.
