Vindicta (2023) – Review and Summary
“Vindicta” is a Latin term that refers to “just revenge,” yet after watching “Vindicta,” viewers might want to enact their own justified revenge on the filmmakers.
Rated R
Dicks: The Musical (2023) – Review and Summary
Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson’s “Dicks: The Musical” is gross, horrid, and very funny. If you ever wanted to see John Waters’ version of The Parent Trap, this movie is for you.
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.
SaW X (2023) – Review and Summary
“SaW X” brings back John and Amanda and tries to milk them both for every last bit of nostalgia possible while failing to realize the franchise has rightfully moved on from them.
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.
Playing Sam (2023) – Review and Summary
Ramon Felipe Pesante and Jenni Ruiza’s “Playing Sam” is a strong showcase for Ruiza’s talents and a love letter to any struggling artist.
Cassandro (2023) – Review
Unfortunately, “Cassandro” sidesteps going too deep into any potential wound or struggle to give you a light-hearted drama that easily becomes dull due to its rounded edges.
The Vigilante (2023) – Review and Summary
Lee Whittaker’s “The Vigilante” is a timely action story about hunting down child traffickers. But it’s heavy on the action and less on the story.
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.
The Nun II (2023) – Review
“The Nun II” reminds you that it isn’t just Disney and the Marvel Cinematic Universe that milks its franchises past its prime – the horror genre has been doing that since its inception.
Deltopia (2023) Movie Review and Summary
“Deltopia” may be the least fun movie about a party that I’ve ever seen, and writers Michael Easterling and Jaala Ruffman make college seem like a place you never want to go.
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.
The List (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“The List” is a simple, cute, though sometimes uninspiring romantic comedy.
The Engineer (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
Emile Hirsch may be out to save Israel in “The Engineer,” but he can’t save this movie from being a disappointing thriller.
Birth/Rebirth (2023) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Birth/Rebirth” in using death as the villain, and humanity as morally grey, gives you an engaging horror film that isn’t dependent on blood, guts, and violence to keep you watching.
The Baker (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
“The Baker” entertains throughout its run time but is ultimately forgettable.
The Beanie Bubble (2023) – Movie Review (with Spoilers)
“The Beanie Bubble” is a comedic and dramatic tale about the ’90s Beanie Baby mania, but it’s light on comedy and drama.
Strays (2023) – Movie Review
To some surprise, “Strays” not only delivers the kind of jokes and situations those who love politically incorrect comedy will enjoy but get dog lovers in their feelings.
Final Destination 6: 6 New Death Traps for the New Movie
In honor of “Final Destination 6,” here are six potential fears the new movie can build death traps around.
They Cloned Tyrone (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” may be all over the news, but Juel Taylor’s “They Cloned Tyrone” is an inventive joy that shouldn’t be missed.
Oppenheimer (2023) – Review and Summary
Christopher Nolan has turned one of the most complicated scientists and his horrific creation into a blockbuster movie. The result is a beautifully shot film that pushes Nolan into exciting experimental territory, but an icky feeling of Hollywood tropes may take you out of the film.
Cobweb (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Cobweb” has a wonderful mystery and build that it squanders thanks to its ending.
The Flood (2023) – Movie Review with Summary
“The Flood” isn’t as bad as one might think, but because of a dull story, it’s more boring than it should be.
Earth Mama (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
“Earth Mama,” lacking notable male characters, presents a different take on someone who is pregnant, experienced trauma, and is trying to move forward despite a slew of personal and external obstacles in her path.
Talk To Me (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Talk To Me” comes with graphic imagery and the occasional comical moment, the characters have hastened development which doesn’t really push you to care about who lives or dies, but rather how.
The Lesson (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Lesson” is like a well-crafted book adaptation that knows when to progress the story and when to give its audience time to reflect, theorize, and then press on.
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.
Sheroes (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Sheroes” is the generic yet less entertaining version of Spring Breakers, with more guns and less sense. If I could walk out of this movie, I would.
Surrounded (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Surrounded” is a terrific and brutal showcase for Letitia Wright and Jamie Bell with gorgeous scenery in this Western.
No Hard Feelings (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Jennifer Lawrence plays what feels like an embellished version of her public persona in a pleasant film that seems like it should have been released on Hulu.
Joy Ride (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Alongside delivering the expected laughs, “Joy Ride” is an emotional story about culture, identity, and how friends can reaffirm who you are.
The Blackening (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“The Blackening” is one of the funniest films I’ve seen in years and has the makings of being a classic thank to being funny throughout the whole film, and not just a handful of scenes.
Bottoms (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Bottoms” might be one of the first notable dark-humor teen sex comedies that don’t feel like a female version of something you saw before.
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.
White Men Can’t Jump (2023) – Movie Review and Summary
A few chronically funny mishaps and personalities lead to a half-a-million-dollar reward.
Robots (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
“Robots” is a forgettable comedy that seems to yearn for when men got to be funny and women were meant to be seen and buzzkills.
Sanctuary (2023) – Movie Review and Summary (with Spoilers)
Margaret Qualley presents a dictionary-worthy depiction of mind f*** that deserves notice.
