Reviews

Exploring ‘A STRANGER IN THE WOODS’ (2024): Weird Secrets and Isolation – Movie Review

A Stranger In The Woods

In the vast realm of cinema, some tales captivate audiences through their intricacies, character dynamics, and thematic depth. A Stranger in the Woods, directed by József Gallai, stands as a compelling narrative that intertwines the lives of two unlikely individuals — an isolated man and a young film student — …

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Keir O’Donnell’s ‘MARMALADE’ (2024) – Movie Review

Marmalade

I’ve always loved a good star-crossed lovers story and I enjoy crime thrillers. This was much of the appeal of checking out Marmalade, the directorial debut of actor Keir O’Donnell. The film combines both genres, telling a tale of two lovers separated by freedom and prison. Synopsis Follows a man …

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Hong Kong Crazy! 88 Films’ ‘THE BLUE JEAN MONSTER’ (1991) – Blu-ray Review

The Blue Jean Monster

Asian cinema has a strange habit of blending genres that, as a concept, seem will never work, but dammit, somehow they manage to make it work. And work well. The Blue Jean Monster is one that works, in spite of itself. Synopsis A cop gets buried under steel rebars while …

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Celebrating 20 Years of Broken Lizard’s ‘CLUB DREAD’ (2004)

February 27, 2024, is the 20th anniversary of the release of the movie Club Dread. Over time, the film has essentially become a cult classic. Enough has been written about the comedy troupe behind the film, Broken Lizard, the guys behind Super Troopers. so rather than focus on them, this …

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Hammer Films’ ‘DOCTOR JEKYLL’ Is Good Fun – Movie Review

Hammer Films’ re-imagining of the classic tale “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” simply titled Doctor Jekyll, is coming to digital platforms starting March 11. Doctor Jekyll was directed by Joe Stephenson and stars Eddie Izzard as the titular character, Dr. Nina Jekyll. It also stars Scott …

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