Category: REVIEWS

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, 2024 – ★★

Suffers from overcrowding with too many characters from its predecessor, leaving them underutilized and disconnected from the main plot. While the film boasts impressive visuals and nostalgic callbacks, its inability to effectively integrate its ensemble cast detracts from the overall cohesiveness of the story.

Arcadian, 2024 – ★★

Dances along the thin line between ambiguity and clarity, but ultimately falls short in providing enough explanation to fully engage me.

Humane, 2024 – ★★★

While the film may have its flaws, Cronenberg’s talent shines through, leaving me eagerly anticipating her future projects.

Grizzly, 1976 – ★★★

While its plot may feel derivative at times (aka JAWS), the film’s charismatic characters and fun grizzly attacks make it an enjoyable watch for fans of creature features.

Lowlifes, 2024 – ★★

Lowlifes falls short of expectations, delivering an uninspired and clichéd narrative that fails to offer anything fresh or innovative to the genre.

Infested, 2023 – ★★★

Infested impresses with its well-crafted tension and effective horror elements, showcasing the director’s talent and setting high expectations for their future work, particularly in the upcoming Evil Dead movie.

Vice Academy 5, 1996 – ★★★

Embracing the 90s with a VR villain, this installment continues to entertain, especially with the ongoing subplot involving the Commissioner and Ms. Devonshire.

Vice Academy Part 2, 1990 – ★★★

Spanish Fly stands out as a fun villain, and despite Quigley’s departure, Elizabeth Kaitain does a commendable job as her replacement for the rest of the series.

Too Late, 2021 – ★

Too Late fails to resonate, offering an insufferable portrayal of the alternative comedy scene that struggles to engage viewers with its tedious narrative and uninteresting characters.

Silent Night, 2023 – ★★

In a post-John Wick landscape, its style feels overly familiar and lacking in innovation. While Woo’s directorial flair shines through, the film struggles to carve out its own identity in a genre saturated with similar offerings.

Dr. Alien, 1989 – ★★★

Dr. Alien revels in its 90s aesthetic, embracing the era’s quirks with nostalgic charm while delivering a delightfully silly plot that never takes itself too seriously. With its tongue planted firmly in cheek, the film offers a lighthearted romp through sci-fi absurdity that’s sure to entertain fans of retro cinema.

Jailbait, 2014 – ★★★★

Jailbait whizzes by with breakneck speed, hitting every prison cliche like rapid-fire punches, leaving audiences in stitches with its unintended comedic energy.