Tag: Drama
REVIEW: The Fall of the House of Usher (2023)
For the most part, I don’t like horror movies. I never have, aside from old monster movies. I try to be open-minded, but horror and romance films rarely connect with me. I’ve frequently cited Jordan Peele’s recent batch of movies as a counterexample, with good writing and interesti...
Read MoreMaestro Trailer Plays All the Familiar Notes
In a sure sign that Oscar-bait season is upon us, Netflix has released a trailer for Maestro, the upcoming biopic from second-time director Bradley Cooper. Cooper stars as Leonard Bernstein, the legendary American composer, with the film focusing on his undoubtedly troubled marriage to Felicia Monte...
Read MoreREVIEW: Doom Patrol – Season 4, Episode 9, “Immortimus Patrol”
“Immortimus Patrol ” is a musical-holiday episode. Immortimus is everyone’s favorite holiday, a special day to spend with family, being thankful for the great Immortus and all she has given. The antics reveal greater chemistry between Casey and Jane, even if the former doesn’...
Read MoreREVIEW: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Killers of the Flower Moon is Martin Scorsese taking his time. It doesn’t have the frenetic energy of some of the films for which he’s most famous, but its intimate, slow-burn story reveals itself gradually, slowly setting the stage for a rumination on the nature of evil. And it’s done with a...
Read MoreREVIEW: Gen V – Season 1, Episode 5, “Welcome to the Monster Club”
*SPOILERS* In “Welcome to the Monster Club,” Jordan and Marie, as well as Cate and Andre, wake up in an unfamiliar place. Andre decides it must be Dusty’s house and accidentally witnesses an intimate act. Emma and Marie don’t remember Sam, and nobody else can remember anything from the past ...
Read MoreBuffy the Vampire Slayer: Top 5 Buffy Moments
The last list is all about Buffy. Often, the supporting characters on Buffy the Vampire Slayer get the most attention, and it’s understandable; the show put so much work into making sure everyone was three-dimensional, human, relatable, and had an arc. But it’s a crime to overlook how important...
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