“Night Shift” (2024) Feels Like a Checklist of Horror Tropes
Like working an actual night shift, the horror movie “Night Shift” starts as fun but becomes a chore to get through.
Rated R
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“Problemista” is a Joyful Soup for the Artist’s Soul
Let Julio Torres’ “Problemista” shower you in its surreal depiction of our very real struggles.
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Mea Culpa (2024) Review: Tyler Perry’s Take on Shondaland Dynamics
“Mea Culpa” portrays the struggles of Mea, a defense attorney, balancing career success with personal turmoil amid family conflicts and a high-profile murder case.
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No Way Up (2024) – Review
“No Way Up” feels like a fine survival drama trapped in a B-movie shark thriller.
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Upgraded – Movie Review and Summary
While “Upgraded” is predictable and doesn’t pursue standing out, it is enjoyable if you allow it to be.
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Scrambled – Movie Review and Summary
While it hones in on the comedy, “Scrambled” also recognizes the societal pressure to have kids and a family, and having things figured out by a certain age can trigger a meltdown.
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Miller’s Girl – Movie Review and Summary
Jenna Ortega matches wits with Martin Freeman, in a movie that has them blur the lines between student and high school teacher.
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Beautiful Wedding – Movie Review and Summary
“Beautiful Wedding” exists because there is an audience more than it has any desire to move the story forward or mature its characters.
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Dutch – Movie Review and Summary
In what feels like a wasted opportunity for a show vs. a movie, a man goes on a trial where he knows the cards are stacked against him.
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Self Reliance (2024) – Review and Summary
Jake Johnson’s “Self Reliance” is the type of original and breezy comedy more studios should be making.
