Monthly Archive: July 2025
Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End, 2024 – ★★★
Kicks off with gripping chaos but loses steam fast—what begins with promise stumbles into familiar, drawn-out territory.
Popeye the Slayer Man, 2025 – ★★
Barely coherent—it exists, but that’s about the most you can say for it.
Dangerous Animals, 2025 – ★★★★
An amazing idea taken to the next level by a truly unhinged performance from Jai Courtney.
Vice Squad, 1982 – ★★★
Grimy, gritty, and carried by an unhinged performance from Wings Hauser that demands attention—pure ’80s sleaze done right.
Freaky Tales, 2024 – ★★★
Uneven but packed with moments of brilliance—held together by Pedro Pascal, who steals every scene he’s in.
M3GAN 2.0, 2025 – ★★★
Chaotic yet ambitious, it bites off more than it can chew but earns points in my book for daring to go bigger and weirder.
The Other, 2025 – ★★★
Plods along without much spark, but the bizarre, unforgettable ending almost makes the wait worthwhile.
Ash, 2025 – ★★
A step up in every way—still flawed, but shows real growth and vision. Curious to see where he goes next.
The Medium, 2021 – ★★
Strong atmosphere can’t make up for the sluggish pacing and overextended runtime. Not enough substance to justify the sprawl.
Bring Her Back, 2025 – ★★★★
Disturbing, gripping, and elevated by a haunting turn from Sally Hawkins. Another chilling, masterful outing that lingers long after.
Here Before, 2021 – ★★
Slow and aimless, it builds to a reveal that feels more like a shrug than a payoff. Leaves you wondering why you bothered.