Making me a believer of the Predator series. In the 1700s, an Apache tribe finds itself at the mercy of an otherworldly hunter. Released in 2022, mere months “after” the Covid pandemic, Prey was and continues to be a Disney+ exclusive. It was never released in cinemas. The rather teasing title betrays that this film…
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Review: The Legend of Ochi
What a strange, throw-back experience this was. Yuri, estranged daughter of a man possessed in fighting rare creatures called Ochi, would rather befriend the creatures. When she runs away from home, it becomes a race to protect or destroy the strange creatures. Debut director Isaiah Saxon brings us this original story The Legend of Ochi,…
Banter: So I tried ScreenX cinema
I’m back at it again. Last year I took myself to Cineworld cinemas to finally experience their 4DX format. The one that throws water in your face and shoots air at your ears (y’know, fun?) and it proved quite insightful. Did I say insightful? I should also say “resoundingly negative.” But you don’t know until…
Review: The Salt Path
Deliberately slow and meandering, but an effective story on human endurance. Based off a true story, Raynor and Moth Winn trek one of the longest countryside paths in England after losing their home and Moth’s terminal diagnosis. Produced by the BBC and directed by Marianne Elliott, adapted from the journal “The Salt Path” written by…
Review: The Killer
A neat, dark, little thriller. A professional assassin takes things into his own hands when a mistake turns his retainers against him. Directed by legendary director David Fincher, and starring Michael Fassbender, The Killer is a short and understated thriller. It would seem I am not the only one who sees huge similarities to the…
Review: Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning
And so it all comes to an end. Quite a disappointing end. Following the events from Dead Reckoning, Ethan Hunt finds himself as the only hope for planet Earth. The Entity, a malignant digital menace, is quickly taking control of nuclear silos everywhere, and Ethan is the only one it is afraid of. But can…
Review: Sinners
Ludicrous, but when it is all said and done, Sinners is a classic horror in the making. In 1930s America, young Samuel wants to become a blues guitarist. To achieve this dream, he joins a pair of twins who are setting up a new club house. But everyone’s plans and excitement are about to be…
Review: Juror #2
Was expecting a little more from Eastwood directing. When expecting father Justin is called in for jury duty, he discovers he might have killed the victim of the case. Now it is a matter of how to continue. Directed by nonagenarian Clint Eastwood, and starring Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette JK Simmons, and Zoey Deutch, Juror…
Review: Transformers One
The bruised and beaten franchise waves a cheery flag. A prequel following the origins of Optimus Prime and other Transformer characters, Orion Pax, a worker on Cybertron, discovers a world-shaking conspiracy. The awkwardly named Transformers One is directed by Josh Cooley, who recently made Toy Story 4. The writing team is entirely from Disney/Marvel MCU…
Review: Late Night with the Devil
Horror abound, and another good example of retro film-making. Jack Delroy’s American late night talk show is struggling to hold ratings. “Night Owls”, becomes more outrageous and outlandish to stay relevant. So far as to invite the devil onto the show? Written and directed by Colin and Cameron Cairnes, Late Night with the Devil is…