Eileen (2023) – Review and Summary
At the minimum, “Eileen” delivers entertaining performances worth the ticket price, and at max, you will witness at least one performance worthy of a major accolade.
Crime
Be it the criminal underworld, or taking on those who rule over it, the crime tag focuses on crime fighters or those who reign over the underworld. If not stories that heavily feature people breaking the law.
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.
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.
The Kill Room (2023) – Review and Summary
“The Kill Room” gives what is expected from Tarantino alumnus Uma Thurman and Samuel L. Jackson in a forgettable but likable crime comedy.
Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy – Part 2 (2023) – Review and Summary
Part 2 of “Love & Murder: Atlanta Playboy” focuses on the murder investigation and with Taye Diggs in it less, it means more drama from the caricatures of Lance’s past lovers.
Barber (2023) – Review and Summary
“Barber” has two competing lead storylines, between its lead character’s personal life and case, that conflict and don’t complement each other well.
Condition of Return (2023) – Review and Summary
A woman betrayed by society and who she was close to prays for help and ends up getting what she asks for, but her prayers aren’t answered by who she expected.
A Haunting In Venice (2023) – Review
In “A Haunting In Venice,” Hercule Poirot returns and makes it clear that, while the third movie starring the character, there is the potential for a James Bond-level number of movies starring lead and director Kenneth Branagh.
Burning Body: Season 1 – Review and Summary
Netflix’s “Burning Body” tells the spicy story of Rosa Peral, but fizzles out halfway through.
What Happens In The Dark (2023) – Review and Summary
“What Happens In The Dark” shows some signs it could have been interesting, but instead, it is lukewarm thanks to a lack of information about what’s going on, how we got here, and who is dishing out the consequences.
The Equalizer 3 (2023) – Review/ Summary
Denzel Washington makes what is likely to be his final return to “The Equalizer” franchise, and while he shows he still has it, the film doesn’t present much to show why this film needed to become a trilogy.
Midnight Hustle (2023) – Review and Summary
“Midnight Hustle” may not tap into its full potential, but what it does offer someone may find interesting.
Retribution (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Retribution,” without question, is very on-brand for Liam Neeson, but with his character stuck in a car and not fighting anyone, he channels his trademark intensity in a different way.
Ruined (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Ruined” fits the bill of the crazed light skin person whose desires for one half of a married couple lead to them becoming so crazy they are willing to kill.
Millennial Hunter (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As long as you are just looking for a Boomer to kill some millennials, you have come to the right place. If you want more than just that, this may feel too barebones.
Mad Fate (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Mad Fate” is bizarre and makes an effort to keep up a high level of energy as you are led to wonder when, or if, its lead may snap and kill again, after a certain point, it becomes a bore.
Close Encounters (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
In this soap opera styled movie, there are so many twists, turns, surprises, and betrayals that, while you’ll be able to keep up, you might be left exhausted.
City On Fire: Season 1 – Recap and Review with Spoilers
The mystery in “City On Fire” of who shot Sam, thanks to Chase Sui Wonders, keeps you interested in the show as it struggles to build up its supporting cast.
Sisters (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
“Sisters” rushes through most of the sisters’ struggles and even the crimes they try to commit to get themselves out of succeeding bad situations.
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.
The Baker (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
“The Baker” entertains throughout its run time but is ultimately forgettable.
Sound of Freedom (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Jim Cavaziel auditions to be Liam Neeson’s successor as he takes on becoming the savior for children kidnapped and put into the sex trafficking industry.
Undead Murder Farce Cast & Character Guide
This is a character guide for Crunchyroll’s “Undead Murder Farce,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
Fear The Night (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Fear The Night” is for those who want a simple action movie where you watch a woman whip a lot of ass without using a gun.
The Horror of Dolores Roach (2023): Season 1 – Summary and Review (with Spoilers)
“The Horror of Dolores Roach” boasts a great cast ready to bite into the show’s bloody premise, but its tone shifts into systemic problems and landing a second season ruin a potentially good single season.
Fatal Seduction (2023) – Season 1 Summary and Review
Netflix’s “Fatal Seduction” is a South-African soap opera that’s filled with plenty of spicy sex scenes, but not enough excitement in its murder mystery.
The Out-Laws (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“The Out-Laws” is a pleasant “watch because it is new, and you feel you’ve watched everything else” movie.
Murder City (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Murder City” is a movie with fine actors and cinematography that’s in search of a more riveting story.
Cinnamon (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Cinnamon” packs multiple genres and cinematic flourishes within its 90 minutes that will leave your mouth agape, shaking your head, sometimes laughing, but never looking away.
The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Tragic and graphic, “The Angry Girl and Her Monster” causes the kind of combative feelings that make it something you have to experience for yourself.
The Line (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Line” is a wonderful showcase for Austin Abrams’ talent as it wastes both Halle Bailey and Angus Cloud.
Perpetrator (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Perpetrator” is more interested in ways to use and shoot blood than truly give life to its characters and anything it sets up plot-wise.
Yellowjackets: Season 2 – Recap and Review (with Spoilers)
Season 2 of the five-season planned “Yellowjackets” drags early on and seems imbalanced between the past and present, but does end on a high note.
Becky 2: The Wrath of Becky (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Wrath of Becky” largely delivers what is to be expected—a sarcastic, violent, teenage girl killing nationalists who underestimate her.
Mother’s Day (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Mother’s Day” has a big personality character and decent action scenes, it lacks the emotion, adventure, or drive necessary to keep it from becoming background noise.
City On Fire: Character Guide
A character guide for Apple TV+’s “City On Fire,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
Sanctuary (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Margaret Qualley presents a dictionary-worthy depiction of mind f*** that deserves notice.
Double Life (2023) – Movie Review
“Double Life” should have gone through a double edit to make a memorable thriller.
