There have been many attempts to emulate Lovecraft‘s brand of horror in film. While some of these films are some of the best horror films ever made (The Thing, From Beyond, and Prince of Darkness — yes, …
J.K. Simmons
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Streaming ReviewsStreaming Science Fiction
‘The Tomorrow War’ Offers a Lot of Action, but Is Let Down by Its Derivative Screenplay
by Ingridjeby IngridjeThis is the time of the year when Oscar rumors are beginning to make the rounds. Let me be helpful and add some: I predict that The Tomorrow War will not win an Oscar for its …
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ComedyReviews
‘Palm Springs’ is Refreshing from Start to… Right Before the Finish
by Lisa Geurtsby Lisa GeurtsInitially, the concept of Palm Springs is easy to grasp. Boy meets the girl. Boy and girl hook up. From this point on, however, it becomes a bit of a whirlwind. Partly produced by The …
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Streaming AnimationStreaming Reviews
‘Klaus’ is a Christmas Miracle for 2D Animation
by Jen Seggioby Jen SeggioAs someone who pines for the days of hand-drawn animation, I’ve watched for updates on Sergio Pablos’ Klaus like a hawk. Pablos, a former Disney animator, has worked on this film for the better part …
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The following review of The Accountant will be spoiler-free. Background The Accountant is directed by Gavin O’Connor and stars Ben Affleck in the title role along with J.K. Simmons, John Bernthal, and Anna Kendrick among …