The Grudge (2020) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Like “Rings,” the “SaW” remake, and so many other horror franchises that reboots were attempted for, “The Grudge” seems like it shouldn’t have been made.
Movies
Discover our top picks and latest reviews spanning from blockbuster hits to indie films, shorts, and festival premieres across various platforms.
Always A Bridesmaid (2019) Review/ Summary
“Always A Bridesmaid” is everything you could want and more from a romance film.
The App (2019) | Review/ Summary
Somehow an hour and 19-minute film feels so much longer by means that is hard to explain, but we’re going to try.
Spies In Disguise (2019) | Review/ Summary
Spies In Disguise may come off like a kid’s movie, but luckily it remembers who is the person paying for the tickets.
Holidaze (2019) | Review/ Summary
For those who are fans of the Viziepop demon motif, something a bit more child-friendly is released – if your children are into monsters.
Little Women (2019) Review/ Summary
Greta Gerwig, Saoirse Ronan, and Timothée Chalamet prove themselves to be a formidable trio and a grouping we should expect for decades to come.
A Rainy Day In New York (2019) | Review/ Summary
It really is a shame A Rainy Day In New York will struggle to find distribution in the US. For while not Allen’s best work, it is still entertaining.
Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
In what is supposed to be the final film of the Skywalker saga, you get something casual fans may enjoy more than the hardcore ones who never liked this trilogy.
Cherry Tobacco – Review, Summary
Cherry Tobacco pursues the rarely trodden path of having a young woman and older man with feelings for each other, without feeling exploitative.
6 Underground (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Michael Bay’s love for explosions and expensive action scenes mixed with Ryan Reynolds’ humor is a match made in big-budget heaven.
Black Christmas (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Black Christmas works on multiple levels. It operates as a fairly feminist film, and its incel-like villains produce a decent amount of jump scares.
Jumanji: The Next Level (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Jumanji: The Next Level’s desire to go beyond being a fun action-adventure, and have some form of emotional depth, makes its 2-hour run-length a drag.
Hair Love (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Hair Love is a nod to those who have kinky, curly hair, and those who help them looking cute.
Into The Dark: A Nasty Piece of Work – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Into The Dark: A Nasty Piece of Work is likely one of the best entries into the series in a long time.
Waves (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
With Waves, A24 continues to solidify that if it is the distributor, you will get more than a movie or show but an experience that will stay with you after the credits roll.
Hala (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
In Hala, a young woman faces a conflict between her parents, her upbringing, her heart, and control of her future.
Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
Once the film tones down the “Take Down The Patriarchy!” talk, you get a decent holiday movie with lots of awkward relationships and some cringey moments.
Same Time, Next Christmas (2019) – Review, Summary
Same Time, Next Christmas is a shockingly good romance film, featuring childhood sweethearts.
Teslafy Me – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Teslafy Me explores the life of one of the 20th Century’s greatest inventors, and a forgotten genius – partly thanks to Thomas Edison.
Dead Kids (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Dead Kids is probably the most vulgar and violent Filipino movie featuring teens you may ever see – and it isn’t half bad.
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
The Christmas Prince series continues and remains perhaps one of the best holiday traditions of the modern age.
I Lost My Body (2019) – Summary, Review (With Spoilers)
I Lost My Body is a sight to behold, but when it comes to the story, you may not feel it gives you what you desire.
Holiday Rush (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Holiday Rush just as much will get you into the holiday mood, as it may push you to recognize the people who helped you make it to the end of the year.
Twisted Ambitions (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Twisted Ambitions reminds you a college education doesn’t keep you from being an idiot or manipulated.
Queen & Slim (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Queen & Slim shows we are truly in a golden age when it comes to media focused on Black lives made by Black people.
Fiddlin’ – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Fiddlin’ presents a good introduction to bluegrass music and gives you an idea of its current state and how it continues to thrive.
Turkey Drop (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Turkey Drop is fun, dramatic, romantic at times, and one of the few films that doesn’t skip over Thanksgiving.
Age Out (Friday’s Child) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Age Out is the kind of film which throws everything and the kitchen sink at its lead, making you wish it dialed back just a little bit.
Carole’s Christmas (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Carole’s Christmas has a nearly perfect mix of cheesy, but cute, relationships, mixed with the unfortunate realities many people go through.
Brother (Mon frère) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Brother (Mon frère) is far more appealing in the trailer than the actual film.
Knives Out (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While a tad long, in order to pack in as many twists and turns as possible, Knives Out ultimately is one of the best mystery films you’ve seen in a long time and will see in a long time.
21 Bridges (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
After being pushed back twice, is 21 Bridges worth the wait or something that should have been dumped in the dead of the 2020 winter? Read on to find out.
The Knight Before Christmas (2019) – Summary, Review (with Spoilers)
Vanessa Hudgens further pushes the idea she is the queen of holiday movies as she potentially finds another franchise at Netflix.
Klaus (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
While there are times when Klaus may feel it is overstaying its welcome, it’s Santa Klaus origin story gets you into the holiday spirit.
One Fine Christmas (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
OWN’s first foray into Christmas movies is sweet, family-friendly, and sets a good precedent for the holiday films that will follow.
Earthquake Bird (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Earthquake Bird is a slow-moving psychological drama that focuses on the emotion of guilt to drive its leads breakdown.
Charlie’s Angels (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
The new Charlie’s Angels may have a few minor tweaks needed, but those can be done in the anticipated future installments.
Float (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Float feels like an example of what could happen if Pixar was allowed to produce productions using the recently acquired X-Men license.
Lady and The Tramp (2019) – Review, Summary (with Spoilers)
Lady and The Tramp leads you to question if the movies released on Disney+ are simply the ones they knew wouldn’t make blockbuster profits.
