Jared Hess is one of those filmmakers where the audience will always split down the middle. He thrives on killing the brain cells of the general public. His films push the boundaries of idiocy, and they do so with intentional earnestness. In A Minecraft Movie, characters break out into musical numbers for no reason, Jason Momoa and Jack Black defy the
Read MoreWarfare is not a traditional military film. For most of the movies in the genre, jingoism echoes at the forefront, almost as if they aim to serve as recruitment videos more than pieces of art. Xenophobia is usually a tool to create a villain for the American heroes of the film. For example, American Sniper manufactured a Muslim threat for Bradley
Read MoreNovocaine would be a starring vehicle for Jim Carrey in a different timeline. In the late ’90s, Carrey was the ruler of physical comedy with an added gimmick. The Mask, Liar Liar, and even Bruce Almighty would beg to question, “What if Jim Carrey but X scenario?” Novocaine is not a starring vehicle for the Ace Ventura actor, but it performs
Read MoreThe third season of Reacher is a project that I’ve been waiting for with huge anticipation. It was supposed to bring Lee Child’s novel Persuader to life. Alan Ritchson reprises his role as the iconic Jack Reacher, a character that we all know and love. He doesn’t have an easy life, and everywhere he goes, there is a mission waiting for
Read MoreHow far would you go for something worth living for? That’s the question answered by Miles Teller’s Levi in Apple TV’s newest movie, The Gorge. The Gorge is directed by infamous horror director Scott Derrickson, known for films such as Doctor Strange, The Black Phone, and more. Along with Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, The Gorge stars Sigourney Weaver and Sope
Read MoreIn 2023, Ke Huy Quan won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. Since then, he’s had no significant leading roles, something that Love Hurts aims to change going forward. An action rom-com from John Wick production company 87North, Love Hurts aims to provide a showcase for Ke Huy Quan‘s affability as well as his physical prowess. Unfortunately for all involved,
Read MoreIt has been 24 years since the first Gladiator hit theater screens, Directed by Ridley Scott the film went on to win several Oscars including Best Picture. Many people thought that would be it for the action epic that brought fans to the height of the Roman Empire, but now in 2024, Gladiator II, the legacy sequel to the award-winning film
Read MoreAfter a lengthy spell in development purgatory, and various changes in lead actor, The Killer’s Game has finally hit theaters. Starring Dave Bautista as Joe Flood, this movie has nearly equal parts of a romantic comedy and action that at times feels like a parody of both. There are shades that a couple of other movies do better, but ultimately, this
Read MoreHave you ever dreamed of winning big in a lottery and think about all of the things that you’d buy? Most of us have at some point. Jackpot! is an action-comedy directed by Paul Feig and starring Awkwafina, John Cena, and Simu Liu. This film is a mix of impressive action sequences, humor, and a unique dystopian narrative. [Warning: Light spoilers from
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