To be completely honest, I truly wasn't going to write a piece for Charlotte Wells' 'Aftersun' but I was left with so much to feel after the movie ended that it quite honestly affected the next two days. It's all I can think about and God forbid anyone plays 'Under Pressure' because I will break … Continue reading ‘Aftersun’ Is A Quietly Devastating Masterpiece.
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‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’: A Massively Fun Mystery Sequel.
The 2019 hit 'Knives Out' getting the franchise treatment may be one of the best things to happen on this miserable planet. I can watch Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc solve mysteries forever. If it wasn't clear enough by now, the original movie is one of my favourite movies in recent memory. The announcement of two … Continue reading ‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’: A Massively Fun Mystery Sequel.
‘The Menu’: A Darkly Humorous & Suspenseful Dinner & Show.
'The Menu' is one of those movies that makes you wonder how on Earth a concept like the one it features has never been made into a movie before. It's such a simple concept yet it can go such a long way and the way director Mark Mylod decides to go about it is clever, … Continue reading ‘The Menu’: A Darkly Humorous & Suspenseful Dinner & Show.
October ’22 // Horror Movie Round-Up! (‘Barbarian’, ‘Pearl’ and ‘Smile’)
2022 continues to become the gift that keeps on giving for horror fans as more movies seemingly pop out of nowhere and become a hit every few weeks at this point. Between 'Smile', 'Pearl' and now 'Barbarian', it was tough picking which one I wanted to review and because I've been trying to catch up … Continue reading October ’22 // Horror Movie Round-Up! (‘Barbarian’, ‘Pearl’ and ‘Smile’)
Taylor Swift: Midnights | REVIEW & Song Ranking! (3AM Tracks Too!)
After months of eager anticipation and theorizing whether '1989' or 'Speak Now' would be the next re-recording, Taylor Swift decided to surprise us all with the announcement of her tenth original studio album titled 'Midnights'. Following the refreshing folk sound of her last two original albums, 'folklore' and 'evermore', 'Midnights' marks a return to her … Continue reading Taylor Swift: Midnights | REVIEW & Song Ranking! (3AM Tracks Too!)
‘Black Adam’: A Soulless, Rehashed and Disastrous Comic-Book Flick.
It seems that no matter what is going on over at Warner Bros. and the DC Extended Universe, I always try and give them the benefit of the doubt. I am not going to come on here and say that their entire modern library of DC films are horrible, unwatchable trash. In fact, they've made … Continue reading ‘Black Adam’: A Soulless, Rehashed and Disastrous Comic-Book Flick.
‘Don’t Worry Darling’: A Half-Baked Sprint To An Unsatisfying Finish Line.
'Don't Worry Darling' is a movie I was excited to see long before the drama-fueled narrative around it. The follow-up to the 2019 hit 'Booksmart' from Olivia Wilde being this mystery thriller starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles? There was no way on Earth I wasn't going to watch this movie. When the promotional campaign … Continue reading ‘Don’t Worry Darling’: A Half-Baked Sprint To An Unsatisfying Finish Line.
‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ Season 2 As Reviewed By a ‘Winx Club’ Fan.
They did it again, goddamnit. I swore I wouldn't watch the second season but here I am, seven episodes later talking about 'Fate: The Winx Saga' yet again. I mean I grew up with the original show, I love and adore those characters and the rich world Iginio Straffi created. I couldn't help but give … Continue reading ‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ Season 2 As Reviewed By a ‘Winx Club’ Fan.
‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’… I Didn’t Get It The First Time But I Get It Now!
A24's horror reign in 2022 has been one of the few pleasant surprises this year has to offer. From the newfound Ti West trilogy surrounding the movie 'X' with the prequel 'Pearl' out now in theatres and the sequel 'MaXXXine' in theatres sometime in the near future to even new and original stories in movies … Continue reading ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’… I Didn’t Get It The First Time But I Get It Now!
Demi Lovato: HOLY FVCK | REVIEW & Song Ranking!
Following the rebirth of their artistic soul in 'Dancing with the Devil, The Art of Starting Over', Demi Lovato now returns to the music scene with a record that feels like a reflective deep dive into not just their life as an artist but their personal life as well. With 'Holy Fvck', Lovato returns to … Continue reading Demi Lovato: HOLY FVCK | REVIEW & Song Ranking!