Tag: movie reviews
Movie Review: “Pig” is a reminder of what a truly gifted...
"Pig" is quite the unexpected left-of-center gem. The detailed character work and images of mouth-watering food go without saying, but this movie has so much more to offer. It's sad, poetic, heartfelt, moving, and poignant in equal measure.
Movie Review: “Old” finds its characters living every moment as if...
M. Night Shyamalan's recent thriller "Old" takes the term "Live every day like it's your last." to a freaky new level. Whether or not the film rises to the challenge set forth by its scary concept is debatable but it's safe to say that "Old" isn't Shyamalan's first divisive film nor will it be his last.
Movie Review: “Mortal Kombat” is yet another mediocre movie based on...
Movie Review: Based on the beloved game of the same name, "Mortal Kombat" tells the tale of Cole Young, a man who discovers that he may be destined for much
Desertscape International Film Festival Returns to the Historic Electric Theater June...
The Desertscape International Film Festival (DIFF) is making its highly anticipated return to St. George, UT this June. Now in its third year, this celebration of independent film will run from Wednesday, June 23rd - Saturday, June 26th at the historic Electric Theater.
Movie Review: “A Quiet Place Part II” is an efficiently crafted...
"A Quiet Place Part 2" is an efficient, briskly paced follow-up to 2018's surprise sleeper hit. It could be argued that this sequel is more of the same but you know what? If it ain't broke, there's no reason to fix it.
Movie Review: “Spiral” features Chris Rock in a “Saw” entry that...
"Spiral" was directed by Darren Lynn Bousman who, in addition to directing "Repo: The Genetic Opera," has now helmed 4 entries in this very popular series. As expected, this movie is filled with disturbing death traps and tons of gore but more often than not, this all plays more like an inferior version of "Seven" than a "Saw" movie.
Movie Review: “Minari” Is a Must-See!
At the end of the day, though, this well-balanced, honest, and undeniably moving immigration story is all about the tiny nuances. Chung's eye for character detail is next to none and the fashion in which the title of this gentle movie sums up the overall theme of the piece is near perfect.
Movie Review: “The Father” features yet another astonishing performance by the...
The powerful new film "The Father" is quite an emotionally devastating experience. Few films have been able to capture the pure dramatic impact as well as the complete and utter confusion that comes with dementia quite like this one.
Movie Review: “Nobody” aka, “Better Call Hutch”
"Nobody" the film was directed with dynamic flair by Ilya Naishuller ("Hardcore Henry") and while this film doesn't quite reach the joyous, hyper-kinetic
25 Years Writing For The Independent: Adam Mast Looks Back at...
Adam Mast - The year was 1996. Much simpler and less contentious times to say the least. A time when, among other things, CD stores were still a thing.