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John Wick: Chapter 4 – Movie Review

Synopsis: John Wick uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.Director: Chad StahelskiStars: Keanu Reeves,...

Brother – TIFF Movie Review

​Synopsis: Two brothers face questions of masculinity, family, race, and identity.Director: Clement VirgoStars: Lamar Johnson, Aaron Pierre, Marsha Stephanie Blake Clement Virgo’s most recent film debut at TIFF was fitting; after all, he has debuted the majority, if...

Chris Rock: Selective Outrage – Review

Stars: Chris RockDirector: Joel Gallen It is tough to review the latest stand-up special by Chris Rock and not think of the elephant in the room or, shall I say, the slap heard around the world. Though one bleeds into another, I will do my best to focus only on the...

Luther: The Fallen Sun – Movie Review

Synopsis: Brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther breaks out of prison to hunt down a sadistic serial killer who is terrorising London.Director: Jamie PayneStars: Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis Many know Idris Elba from the tv series Luther where he...

Palm Trees and Power Lines – Movie Review (Sundance Film Festival)

Synopsis: A disconnected teenage girl enter a relationship with a man twice her age. She sees him as the solution to all her problems, but his intentions are not what they seem.Director: Jamie DackStars: Lil McInerny, Jonathan Tucker, Gretchen Mol In 2018 Jamie Dack...

Creed III – Movie Review

Synopsis: Adonis has been thriving in both his career and family life, but when a childhood friend and former boxing prodigy resurfaces, the face-off is more than just a fight.Director: Michael B. JordanStars: Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson, Jonathan Majors, Wood...

Last Seen Alive – Movie Review

Synopsis: Will's soon-to-be ex-wife mysteriously vanishes at a gas station. He delves into the town's criminal underbelly while running from the authorities in a race against time to find her.Director: Brian GoodmanStars: Gerard Butler, Jaimie Alexander, Russell...

Cocaine Bear – Movie Review

Synopsis: An oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists, and teens converge on a Georgia forest where a giant black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.Director: Elizabeth BanksStars: Keri Russell, Alden Ehrenreich, O’Shea Jackson...

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – Movie Review

Synopsis: Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne, along with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, explore the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.Director: Peyton ReedStars:...

Drinkwater – Movie Review

Synopsis: A coming-of-age story in the John Hughes tradition. Mike Drinkwater is lost. His father, Hank, is hardly the role model Mike deserves. A young woman moves to town, and their friendship gives them the courage to overcome challenges.Director: Stephen S....

Magic Mike’s Last Dance- Movie Review

Synopsis: Mike takes to the stage again following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can't refuse.Director: Steven SoderberghStars: Salma...

Living – Movie Review

Synopsis: In 1950s London, a humorless civil servant decides to take time off work to experience life after receiving a grim diagnosis.Director: Oliver HermanusStars: Bill Nighy, Aimee Lou Wood Bill Nighy has over 150 acting credits on his resume. He has been in film...

Knock at the Cabin – Movie Review

Synopsis: While vacationing, a girl and her parents are taken hostage by armed strangers who demand that the family make a choice to avert the apocalypse.Director: M. Night ShyamalanStars: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Rupert Grint M. Night Shyamalan is...

You People – Movie Review

Synopsis: Follows a new couple and their families, who find themselves examining modern love and family dynamics amidst clashing cultures, societal expectations, and generational differences.Director: Kenya BarrisStars: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia...

Missing – Movie Review

Synopsis: After her mother goes missing, a young woman works to find her from home, using tools available to her online.Director: Nicholas D. Johnson, Will MerrickStars: Nia Long, Storm Reid, Ken Leung In 2018, a movie called Searching was released. It starred John...

The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry – Movie Review

Synopsis: A.J. Fikry’s wife has died, his bookstore is in trouble, and his prized rare edition of Poe poems has been stolen. However, when a mysterious package appears, its arrival gives him a chance to start his life over and see things anew.Director: Hans...

Plane- Movie Review

Synopsis: A pilot finds himself caught in a war zone after he's forced to land his commercial aircraft during a terrible storm.Director: Jean-Francois RichetStars: Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Daniella Pineda, Tony Goldwyn Plane! Yes, this movie is called Plane. We...

M3gan – Movie Review

Synopsis: A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own.Director: Gerard JohnstoneStars: Alison Williams, Violet McGraw, Jenna Davis January always sees new releases in the thriller/horror genre. Seems fitting,...