‘The Carnivores’ – A Prime Cut of Madness

‘The Carnivores’ – A Prime Cut of Madness

By Alex McPherson Director Caleb Michael Johnson’s new film, “The Carnivores,” is a lurid and disturbing psychological thriller that actually prompted nausea at one point,... Details
QFest Preview: ‘Tahara’ – A Resonant Teenage Tale

QFest Preview: ‘Tahara’ – A Resonant Teenage Tale

By Alex McPherson Olivia Peace’s directorial debut, “Tahara,” provides an incisive look at identity, grief, and societal pressures. Unfolding during a single day within a... Details
‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Delivers Monster Movie Escapism, Thrills

‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Delivers Monster Movie Escapism, Thrills

By Lynn VenhausThese two hulking movie icons return for an epic showdown in “Godzilla vs. Kong” -- only the second time the atomic sea monster... Details
‘French Exit’ Characters Hard to Like

‘French Exit’ Characters Hard to Like

By Lynn VenhausThe filmmaker tries to sell the upper-class heroine as an eccentric, free-spirited widow that’s a cross between Auntie Mame and a Wes Anderson... Details
Bob Odenkirk Punches Up ‘Nobody’ As A Wimpy Dad Hiding Dark Secret

Bob Odenkirk Punches Up ‘Nobody’ As A Wimpy Dad Hiding Dark Secret

 By Lynn VenhausThis is one of the most violent movies I have ever seen. That said, it is a mostly satisfying thriller of kick-it-up-a-notch action,... Details
Period Spy Yarn ‘Six Minutes to Midnight’ Lacks Crisp Execution

Period Spy Yarn ‘Six Minutes to Midnight’ Lacks Crisp Execution

By Lynn VenhausBased on true events, “Six Minutes to Midnight” is a period spy yarn that sounds more exciting than it is. On Aug. 15,... Details
“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” A Super-Sized Superhero Extravaganza

“Zack Snyder’s Justice League” A Super-Sized Superhero Extravaganza

By Alex McPherson “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is an entertaining, four-hour superhero epic that greatly improves on Joss Whedon’s 2017 version. After leaving the first... Details
Nightmarish Sci-Fi ‘Come True’ Is Mysterious Slice of Horror

Nightmarish Sci-Fi ‘Come True’ Is Mysterious Slice of Horror

By Alex McPherson Anthony Scott Burns’ new directorial effort, “Come True,” is a flawed yet eerily effective horror film that explores the nature of dreams.... Details
Anthony Hopkins’ Tour de Force as ‘The Father’

Anthony Hopkins’ Tour de Force as ‘The Father’

By Lynn VenhausWithout sentimentality, “The Father” depicts a man’s growing dementia and the sheer terror of the disorientation he feels as he doesn’t realize what... Details
Another Look: ‘Ghost’ (2020) an Understated Gem of a Crime Film

Another Look: ‘Ghost’ (2020) an Understated Gem of a Crime Film

By Alex McPherson Shot entirely via iPhone, director Anthony Z. James’ “Ghost” is a thought-provoking exploration of fatherhood, redemption, violence, and how the past informs... Details