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Spike Lee’s newest feature is an absolute gut-punch. I don’t think any introduction besides that would do Da 5 Bloods justice. Lee’s latest follows four Vietnam veterans, jovial Eddie (Norm Lewis), an often-drunk Melvin (Isiah…

In a (slightly more) dystopian near-future, The USA is preparing to turn on the ‘American Peace Initiative’, a signal that acts as “a synaptic dampener making it impossible for a person to carry out an…

Sports has been one of the many casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. While no one would count the loss of sports among the biggest casualties, or the return of sports a top priority, its absence…

In a post-Avengers: Endgame world, we live in a time where the Russo Brothers are now described as “visionary” directors in marketing material, when instead, they followed a decade-long plan to its conclusion, weaving in…

Why Don’t You Just Die! comes from writer/director Kirill Sokolov and tells the story of Matvey, a young man who has been tasked with murdering his girlfriend’s detective father, Andrey, by none other than his…

The buddy cop genre came to prominence in the eighties. We all know the clichés: two guys with opposite character traits, butting heads, and learning to respect each through a hail of gunfire. The genre…

When I think of a Mark Wahlberg-Peter Berg joint, a few things come to mind: guns, harrowing action, Mark Wahlberg’s blank stare, conservative politics, and more manliness than one person could handle. None of these…

It might sound ridiculous to some, but so be it: VFW was one of my most anticipated films of the year. It started with the premise: a siege-style thriller with a group of aging veterans…

When I saw Disturbing the Peace on a list of upcoming movies, I thought it was going to be an adaptation of Richard Yates’ titular novel. The ending of the novel was particularly haunting. I always…

Have you ever tried holding your breath during underwater scenes in movies to see if you would have survived? Well, that’s what I did. After doing this challenge, I’ve come to realize that I would…

Imagine a world where billionaires decided who ran countries. Where Elon Musk could pay for a death squad to kill Bashar al-Assad and install whoever he wanted in his place. Where Mark Zuckerberg could send…

I had no intention of seeing Charlie’s Angels. I’ve never seen a full episode of the original TV show nor have I seen any of the movies. It’s not the type of movie that appeals to me.…

Here’s the premise: a psychotic hitman goes on an ultra-violent odyssey to avenge his brother’s death. Does this sound intriguing to you? Not really? Well, that’s because I forgot to mention that this hitman is…

Since Al Jolson first came on the screen nearly ten decades ago with the words “Wait a minute, wait a minute, you ain’t heard nothin’ yet!” film has been a major part of our culture.…

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan series is a beloved franchise among book lovers and film connoisseurs alike. Ryan — a witty yet slightly bumbling CIA analyst — is a surprisingly relatable character. The action is well-paced…

Shazam! was just released on DVD and On-Demand platforms. While the film is modern, it is not well-known in pop culture and the character of DC Comics “Shazam!” is a deep cut, a far-reach of recognition…

I’ve always been a fan of action-thrillers that involve corrupt cops. From Filth and Lakeview Terrace to Training Day and The Departed. The trailer for Point Blank suggests that it will follow the budding bromance…

Over the years, I’ve only gained more appreciation for the original blaxploitation classic known as Shaft. Not just for its cultural significance, but for its gritty seventies style, slick dialogue, and fascinating characters. There’s also…

I had a rollercoaster of emotions after watching Godzilla: King of the Monsters. As a huge Godzilla fan dating back to my childhood, I was extremely giddy and pumped that I was able to experience…

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade turns 30 this summer. It’s still hailed as one of Spielberg’s most fun films and the perfect end to an iconic trilogy (that Crystal Skull thing was a mass…

John Wick is the best franchise in terms of producing higher quality sequels. There, I said it — feel free to disagree, but know that you are wrong. The Keanu Reeves franchise has gotten better…

We live in an entertainment climate full of polarity; for the most part, massive blockbusters with budgets over $100 million and tiny indies or genre films under $10 million are the most profitable — not…

Watching a good movie is an enlightening experience. But there’s something that people don’t know about good movies — they have to be paired with the best snacks for the full experience. You have to…

When you come across a movie with a $2-$3 million budget in the United States, you would expect it to be something that A24 spits out that has actors you’ve never seen before in an…

Last week I reviewed Dragged Across Concrete, which co-starred Michael Jai White. Coincidentally, Triple Threat also co-stars Michael Jai White — he’s a lot nicer in DAC. Both films are also exceptionally violent. The similarities…

There’s too many goddamn movies out there. My head spins just looking at all the movies getting a theatrical release every week, let alone the plethora of films going straight to streaming and VOD. I…

Triple Frontier had me feeling a bit nostalgic for a time when the crime thriller reigned over everything else in Hollywood. A few decades ago, when an A-lister was looking for a big-time project, they…

Every now and then, a film comes along whose title seems to make no sense whatsoever. It doesn’t fit the plot, the characters, and seems to have been pulled out of thin air. Then there…

So “Bala” translates to “Bullet” in English. That’s right, Columbia Pictures released a hard-edged, tough as nails crime thriller entitled Miss Bullet. Shoosh, these jokes write themselves, don’t they? Did Roger Corman secretly make this film?…

Last week, Walter Hill’s street-fighting gang adventure The Warriors celebrated its 40th anniversary. Hill’s film, while initially poorly received by critics, has in the decades since its release garnered a massive cult following. But the big…

10 years after the release of Taken, anytime you see Liam Neeson on a poster with a killer’s stare and the word ‘revenge’ in the tagline, you know what you’re in for: an over-the-top action…

January 30th marked the 10 year anniversary of Taken, a film that took moviegoers by surprise almost instantaneously. It became a hit with fans, with many praising it for its original story, message, and the butt-kicking…

I’m always up for action movie schlock. There’s simply just not enough of it these days. I’m also not talking about the PG-13 crap where there’s hardly any blood and nobody says any naughty words. I’m talking about…

I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the lookout for good movie recommendations, especially recommendations for lesser-known films. I don’t care how bad they are or how old they are or even how popular…

Netflix is quietly putting together an array of hyper-violent, stunt-driven action films from around the world, and I’m so happy to see this happen. We live in a time where the standard action film is…

It might be sixty years old, but The Hidden Fortress is fun, comedy, and adventure rolled up in an epic package. It is just as good today as when it was first made. A Japanese…

When I remember 2018 in film, I’ll remember a few things: this was a great year for documentaries; world cinema is having a bit of a resurgence; and non-big five studios are creating a majority…

There’s a running joke in my house started by my sweet mother that anything can be a Christmas movie if you make enough harebrained connections in your head. Does the movie include Christmas at some…

It’s hard to believe that Quantum of Solace is already ten years old. Looking back, did it add much to the James Bond franchise, or was it a low point in the series? Bond films…

It’s about time that Netflix got itself a kickass action movie to offer its subscribers. We’ve gotten plenty of romantic comedies and horror movies this year from the streaming service, but not necessarily an amazing…