“The Containment” is not a movie about a large metal shipping box. No, instead this movie closer to spooky demon possession movies. But unlike ‘The Exorcist’, this deals with a cut-rate alternative to drive out that demon. Things do not go as planned… Read more
“Project Hail Mary” is a near-flawless take on the popular novel. Due to a slow, world-ending problem – the Sun is going out and the Earth will perish. The only potential solution is light-years away. And this last-ditch effort will encounter situations unlike any other. Read more
“undertone” is a movie that puts the emphasis on the background sound design and spooky lighting more than what is displayed on the screen. The results are a mixed bag of muddled motives and non-frightening scares. Overall, the work is solid — mostly for the one who took this movie on her shoulders. But the end results are very slim compared to a big build up.
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“Dreams” is a movie that examines the way people deal with borders. These are physical borders, such as between countries. It can also include borders between wealthy people and the lower classes. But especially borders between doing what is right for people, and doing what feels good. Read more
“Wuthering Heights” is a movie adapted from the 1847 novel by Emily Brontë. That means it is very loosely adapted, in that this movie takes the bare bones from the novel and amps up the feverish intensity. It seems to be created in the seductively amorous mind of a young college co-ed who is madly in love with her Drama instructor. Read more
“Bight” is a movie that deeply delves into some disturbing ‘art’. Two couples meet up for a ‘celebration’ that meanders into ‘artistic expression’ of an unusual type. The various hidden secrets and motivations turn into a torturous night of retribution and restraint. ‘Restraint’, as in tied up in knots… Read more
“The Moment” is a self-aware mocking of the (fictional) making of a documentary. This ‘Mockumentary’ portrays the trials and tribulations of a Pop Star putting together a major Tour. There are decisions to make, and obstacles to overcome. But none of them seem important. This is a second-rate effort to explain first-world issues. Read more
“Shelter” is a movie that will break no new ground, even if the main character breaks a few bad guys bones. The ‘lone wolf’ good guy is not alone this time. He has a young girl to take care of; all the while he is taking care of the parade of henchmen that try to stop him. This time, ‘Special Ops’ includes babysitting. Read more
“Greenland 2: Migration” is a follow-up movie from the prior ‘end-of-the-world disaster movie’ named “Greenland”. In the other movie, a family found a safe shelter. The safety comes to an end five years later. They must travel into the unknown to find a new safe place.
“The Plague” is a deep dive into a pool of peer pressure and emotional pain. The young boys at a summer swim camp are left with minimal supervision. This allows the bully group leader to punish others with fear of exclusion and force the ‘new kid’ to choose a side. Read more
