‘The Black Phone’ review: Ethan Hawke grabs the screen in this killer, throwback thriller

Ethan Hawke is no stranger to horror, specifically when directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill, as seen in 2012’s Sinister. But it’s safe to say Hawke has outdone himself with The Black Phone, extending his villain…

‘The Northman’ review: Robert Eggers delivers a bloody good Shakespearean revenge epic

In The Witch and The Lighthouse, Robert Eggers meticulously built worlds based on old folklore and mythology to examine themes of isolation, masculinity, and societal expectation. These wildly imaginative interpretations on genre attracted attention from critics and audiences alike, leading…

‘Moon Knight’ review: The Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand with its latest series starring Oscar Isaac

The release of Marvel’s Moon Knight on March 30 came with both a bang and a whimper, depending on whether Oscar Isaac’s lead character had the personality of the brutal Marc Spector or the shy Steven Grant. As the first…

Tesla Movie Review: Despite Electric Performances and Stylized Moments, This Biopic Short Circuits

To make a movie about Nikola Tesla rightfully deserves an ounce of ingenuity and can-do spirit. The man himself was enigmatic, deliriously ambitious, and neurotically hard-working, constantly fighting against low budgets and general indifference from investors. Finally, here’s a movie…

Hamilton Leithauser Returns With A New Single ‘Here They Come’

It has been over two years since we’ve last heard of Hamilton Leithauser’s new work, but as of recently, he has been blessing us in small doses. It all starts with Episode One: Here They Come. The almost 3-minute teaser…

First Reformed Movie Review: Ethan Hawke wrestles with faith and despair in Paul Schrader’s latest triumph

Small details loom large from the first claustrophobic shot of a seemingly tiny church in First Reformed, which has Paul Schrader, the scribe of iconic films Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, returning to write and direct another dark vision of…

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets releases first teaser

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, the wordily titled and eagerly awaited new film from director Luc Besson, released its first teaser. The trailer contains little dialogue and focuses on imaginative visual effects. The film is similar appearance-wise to 2014’s…