A bevy of animals reside in Annabelle Attanasio’s debut feature. Anaconda, Montana is the setting. The high school’s sports team has a copperhead in its logo. Some dedicated close-ups of taxiderm…
The Current War Movie Review: Entertainment when it can be, and should have been, edutainment
Martin Scorsese may not dig superhero films, but he has superpowers — one among them is allowing The Current War to turn on all the light bulbs in its reel. A short recap of events: Director Alfonso G…
Rattlesnake Movie Review: Compact, but steady, moral thriller from Netflix
Why, of course, life bites — and the mark can be distressing! Just ask Katrina Ridgeway (Carmen Ejogo), the subject of interest in this year’s final “Netflix and Chills” entry, a cross-country Arizoni…
‘Eli’ Movie Review: Great scares detected in this stilted boy’s system
What is to us an irradiated world is blue skies, sunshine and green grass to Eli Miller (Charlie Shotwell). Should he walk around without his blue hazmat suit, or when said suit has a dime-sized rip, …
‘In the Tall Grass’ Movie Review: Horror adaptation plants style and clips sense
Uncle would get agitated when he couldn’t mow the lawn before trucking out of state. As he explains it, dangers abound should them blades of green get to defy their shortness. But when he thinks of Te…
‘Parasite’ squirms its way to greatness in 1st trailer
“It’s a very opportune gift.” A true statement for both members of the #BongHive and the Kim family at the heart of the 2019 Palme d’Or winner (a first for Korean cinema!). The Kims — patr…
‘It Chapter Two’ floats (hehe) drama alongside scares in 2nd trailer
“For 27 years, I’ve dreamt of you. I’ve craved you. I’ve missed you.” Just as calculated, the clown has resurfaced. And just as promised, the Losers Club makes their return. If the reports stay solid,…