Written reviews and video reviews.
For the past decade, Indonesian filmmakers have delivered a steady stream of endlessly rewatchable horror movies and action flicks. So, no matter how many films I have to cover in a week, I always make time for the latest Indonesian genre flick. Director Kimo Stamboel first landed on my radar at TIFF 2016 when his …
Dancing Village: The Curse Begins Review: KKN’s Sinister Prequel Read More »
You could describe Sasquatch Sunset as a story about a family taking a really long walk and technically, you wouldn’t be wrong. The film chronicles a year in the life of a roving family of Sasquatches portrayed by Riley Keough, Jesse Eisenberg, Christophe Zajac-Denek, and Nathan Zellner. The creatures spend their days trekking through the …
Since I watch hundreds of films a year, I’ve learned to keep my viewing schedule flexible. I juggle late-night binges with 10am press screenings and mid-week movie dates with my wife. Even though I can enjoy a movie anytime and anyplace, one of my favourite film-watching experiences only happens on Saturday nights. That’s because there’s …
Sting Review: An Eight-Legged Extra-Terrestrial Weaves Chaos Read More »
“I’ve been scared in my lifetime but I’ve never had anything scare me like this before.” — Charlie Hickson If you love a great mystery, then it’s worth making time for Netflix’s eerie new series, Files of the Unexplained. Produced by Vox Media, Files of the Unexplained is an eight-part investigative docuseries delving into strange …
Files of the Unexplained: Episode 01 — File: Pascagoula Alien Abduction Review Read More »
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of watching a great horror movie for the first time. The classics seize your attention from the opening frame and refuse let go until the credits roll. Writer-director Jae-hyun Jang’s horror-mystery Exhuma establishes a thrilling tone right out the gates. And for the first 15-minutes, I sat there believing …
When a filmmaker of Ridley Scott’s stature decides to adapt a historical biopic about Napoleon, the film carries a certain set of expectations; top-tier actors, opulent costumes and production design, and a predictable story spotlighting a significant historical figure. One look at the film’s trailer would support that notion, revealing a rousing action extravaganza in …
Napoleon Review: Ridley Scott Takes Down a Historical Titan Read More »
Monsters of California Video Review Tom DeLonge’s eagerly anticipated film, Monsters of California is a brash sci-fi comedy tailor-made for viewers who grew up loving late-night monster movies. But there’s a bigger story at play here tied to DeLonge’s involvement in the UFO disclosure movement. The latest UFO Movie Club episode covers Monsters of California, …
ENCOUNTERS VIDEO REVIEW Netflix’s Encounters is a gripping four-part documentary miniseries delving into the world of UFOs and extraterrestrial contact. Each episode focuses on a UFO mass sighting occurring within the last 50 years. And cases are brought to life through interviews with scientists, military officials, journalists, and first-hand witnesses. Let me know your thoughts …
No One Will Save You Video Review No One Will Save You is a heart-pounding sci-fi thriller from director Brian Duffield and starring Kaitlyn Dever. The story follows a young woman with a dark past who must fight for her life when an alien invader breaks into her home. No One Will Save You …
TIFF 2023 has come to a close, and it was another eventful year for festivalgoers. This year’s festival may have lacked the abundance of A-list talent of past years, but TIFF’s slate of films still delivered. Eleven days isn’t nearly enough time to take in all the must-see screenings the festival offers. Several titles …
