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.

Dance For Me (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Dance For Me” delivers what is expected from a crazy light-skinned ex, a new guy with potential, and many sad childhoods that should have led many to a therapist’s chair.

Poker Face (2023) – Season 1 Review

Rian Johnson and Natasha Lyonne’s Poker Face is a character-driven mystery and my favorite show of 2023 so far.

Scream 6 (2023) – Review/ Summary

“Scream 6” is entertaining, but its existence feels more about the last film being profitable more than this franchise still having something to say.

Best Friend (2023) – Review/ Summary

For those who love stalker movies featuring a light-skinned man who has lost his mind, “Best Friend” will scratch that itch.

Under His Influence (2023) – Review/ Summary

In this “Did he or didn’t he” film, a social media influencer falls for a young man who may have killed his teacher, but the evidence is slim against him.

Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023) – Review/ Summary

“Winnie The Pooh: Blood and Honey” feels like a throwback to when slasher movies began, and the goal was to freak out the audience with intense visuals.

Disquiet (2023) – Review/ Summary

“Disquiet” gives “Angels of Death” vibes, as we watch a man try to escape a hospital with monsters who all want to kill him and some who may be friends or foes.

The Reading (2023) – Review/ Summary

Mo’Nique’s first joint venture with Lee Daniels since reconciling has her getting beaten and bruised and then coming off like a crazed psychopath.

Fancy Dance (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Fancy Dance” may have a name that makes you think you’ll watch something lighthearted, but as it dives into indigenous people’s continued injustice, you only get that in doses.

Young. Wild. Free (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Young. Wild. Free” is more than a cute but very chaotic love story. It also allows Sierra Capri to be the rare depiction of the chaotic, life-altering female lead thus far, almost exclusively played by White women.

Infinity Pool (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Infinity Pool” is a mesmerizing and seductive nightmare in which Mia Goth plays hostess.

Missing (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Missing,” a pseudo-sequel to 2018’s “Searching,” is the kind of mystery/ thriller that gets your heart pumping and glued to the screen like a kid watching Cocomelon.

Door Mouse (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Door Mouse” has cult classic workings that will make it a favorite amongst a niche group, but it may struggle to make a blip in a sea of video-on-demand releases.

Imani (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

While the visual and sound effects for action scenes may deserve a side eye, there is so much going on with the story that you might be willing to forgive the flaws in “Imani.”

High Heat (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“High Heat” delivers, mainly thanks to its notable kills, but certainly not its comedy.

As Good As Dead (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“As Good As Dead” is yet another movie which makes you question why Michael Jai White isn’t a bigger action movie star?

Interview With The Vampire: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

In the first adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles in serial form, race swapping isn’t the only notable thing about AMC’s version of “Interview With The Vampire.”

Mindcage (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

In this supernatural crime thriller, Martin Lawrence may not take a career turn like his peers, but he does find himself in one of his best productions in years.

Reasonable Doubt: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

“Reasonable Doubt” is the child of the Blackness Mara Brock Akil put into “Girlfriends” mixed with the drama Shonda Rhimes popularized for crime dramas.

The Cleaning Lady: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

The second season of “The Cleaning Lady” is a prime example of a sophomore slump, as it struggles to keep the focus on Thony, as her storyline drags out, and others try to emerge.

Let The Right One In: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

“Let The Right One In” completes its first season with few blemishes as it presents an emotional story with violence, love, and sacrifice.

The White Lotus: Season 2 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)

“The White Lotus” tries to use the same formula from season 1, with all but two characters, Tanya and Greg, being new, and it leads to mixed results on occasion but still a relatively entertaining season.

Violent Night (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

Somehow, “Violent Night” finds a way to be flinch-worthy violent, consistently comical, and even stir up your emotions.

Bones And All (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Bones and All” can be seen as a sometimes brutal horror love story, but it may not go as far as expected.

The Peripheral: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

In a new sci-fi production from the producers of “Westworld,” past and present seem to collide all thanks to the next generation of virtual reality technology.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” may have a disappointing mystery, but its zany and comedic characters compensate for that.

Stars At Noon (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)

“Stars At Noon” leans on Margaret Qualley as a crutch, to the point of you imagining it bending and damn near breaking by the end of the film.

Let The Right One In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Anything For Blood” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

The third adaption of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel brings a heart not seen as strong in the previous movie adaptations.

Interview With The Vampire: Season 1/ Episode 1 “In Throes of Increasing Wonder” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Modernized in some ways but keeping the core story intact, we watch Louis again recounting meeting Lestat in an adaptation that struggles against its predecessors.