Into The Deep (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Into The Deep” lacks the level of mystery needed to make its small cast flourish.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Jane (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Jane,” we’re reminded of the desperation high school seniors have to get into the right school, get the right job and have the lives they desire.
The Invitation (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Invitation” is the type of film ruined by a trailer that gives everything away, and the film does not compensate for that.
Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Three Thousand Years of Longing” is mainly about a Djinn’s attempts at love and freedom over three thousand years.
The Immaculate Room (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “The Immaculate Room,” a couple is challenged with being together in a room for 50 days with no distractions, and it unfortunately is as boring as it sounds – but it didn’t have to be.
Orphan: First Kill (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While over a decade past any fathomable need for it, “Orphan: First Kill” does remind you why the original film was controversial and notable.
The Next 365 Days (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Netflix’s reigning softcore porn franchise returns with a new entry focusing more on Laura than the men she loves and lusts after.
Look Both Ways (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Look Both Ways” reminds you that what is meant for you will happen, whether you have a child or not.
Beast (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Beast” is an unbelievable action film that presents a meager attempt at an emotional father/daughter relationship.
Sharp Stick (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Insecurities and vying for a married man lead a young woman on a journey of sexual exploration.
Baby Assassins (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers
“Baby Assassins” has the vibe of a zany anime that got a live-action adaptation and kept the eccentricities of its cast.
Learn To Swim (2021) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Learn To Swim” may give you faint nostalgia for “Love Jones,” the music keeps you far more than the relationship drama.
No Way Out (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While the beginning of “No Way Out” gets you wrapped up in its leads’ love affair, once it transitions from being a romance, it is all downhill – right off a cliff.
Fall (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Fall” will make your anxiety skyrocket and create moments when you will suspend disbelief and hold your breath as you question whether the leads will live or die.
Mack and Rita (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Mack and Rita” reverses the de-age trope and shows getting older is a blessing and underrated privilege.
Easter Sunday (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
When “Easter Sunday” strips away the fat and focuses just on the complicated dynamics families can have, it becomes a pleasure to watch.
Prey (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Amber Midthunder commands this “Predator” prequel that may lack notable characters beyond hers but provides the kind of violence expected.
Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bodies, Bodies, Bodies” satirical take on Gen Z/late Millennials will leave you giggling and potentially forgiving its ending.
Bullet Train (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bullet Train” reminds you not only of Brad Pitt’s star power but also how action at its best is done in close quarters.
Don’t Blame Karma (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Don’t Blame Karma” is comical at times, but the romance it wishes to explore and the drama which creates the comedy and complicates the romance is disappointing.
Shaka Inkosi Yamakhosi (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “Shaka Inkosi Yamakhosi” you’re given an overview of who the great Shaka Zulu was.
Purple Hearts (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this military drama romance, two people who live on opposites sides of the political spectrum find love while in a state of desperation.
Honor Society (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With the star power of Angourie Rice, “Honor Society” becomes far more than a tale about a malicious overachiever trying to get the hell out of her small town.
Not Okay (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Not Okay” may star Zoey Deutch and feature her on the poster, but Mia Isaac’s performance and character becomes the shining star.
Bundles (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this dramedy, an act of revenge becomes a lucrative business that may not test friendships but does lead to unexpected consequences.
The Wheel (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Wheel” questions whether love can heal someone with unresolved trauma who may not know what they have until they are about to lose them?
Anything’s Possible (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Anything’s Possible” is a cute love story that knows to get specific about its lead’s experience when it matters.
Nope (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Unlike his past movies, Jordan Peele’s “Nope” doesn’t seek to be too deep or inspire a litany of online think pieces. It’s just a decent alien movie.
Diary of a Spy (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Two socially awkward people, tasked with figuring the other out, hope the relationship they build is real and they are far more than a mark.
Live Is Life (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this story of teenage brotherhood, five boys band together as they struggle with cancer, an ill parent, and smaller stuff like crushes and failing grades.
Mrs Harris Goes to Paris (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While Mrs. Harris has all the charm in the world, unfortunately, dry supporting characters are too much to compensate for.
Where The Crawdads Sing (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Where The Crawdads Sing” is an engrossing drama that doesn’t go for big grandeur moments but a series of satisfying ones throughout its two hours.
The Deer King (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
A veteran soldier, imprisoned after his deadly rebellion, finds the opportunity for a new life thanks to saving a little girl who thinks the world of him.
Thor: Love and Thunder (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Thor: Love and Thunder” takes the MCU into the romantic comedy genre, while still delivering its obligatory action/adventure moments.
Block Party (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While it won’t become a definitive Juneteenth movie, “Block Party” makes for a wonderful family dramedy with Juneteenth acting as a featured part.
Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Thanks to her parents having a bad breakup and not living up to the high school sweethearts fantasy, a girl puts an endpoint on her high school romance, even if it could last forever.
The Lost Girls (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “The Lost Girls,” legendary literary figure Peter Pan is used as an entry point to talk about generational trauma, mental illness, and feeling disconnected from reality.
The Princess (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In this action-packed movie, a young princess (who isn’t given an actual name) takes her fate into her own hands, even if it means putting her kingdom at risk.
Beauty (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Beauty” is heavily inspired by Whitney Houston’s story but by no means should be considered a “Dreamgirls” take on the legend’s life.
