John Black reviews 47 METERS DOWN:UNCAGED.
Sean Burns goes deep into spoiler territory with his essay on Quentin Tarantino’s ONCE UPON A TIME.. IN HOLLYWOOD.
Robyn Bahr reviews GOOD BOYS and discusses the rise of the ‘Gritty Middle School Comedy’.
GOOD BOYS
It is believed to be the first time a movie got an R rating for sex, drugs, and language ‘all involving tweens.’ This is no AFTERSCHOOL SPECIAL – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“GOOD BOYS tries its best to make you laugh and never attempts to extend its reach too far beyond that.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential
“Much of GOOD BOYS follows the idea of plunging its protagonists into a world unknown, where drugs, sex, and romantic relationships start penetrating their lives as they begin their first steps toward growing up. It’s scarily accurate to the middle school experience, especially in how it navigates the concept of crushes and confusion about one’s evolving hormones.” – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network
WHERE’D YOU GO BERNADETTE
“Blanchett is one of the finest actresses working in film today, easily moving between comedy and drama, and who threads the needle here in handling both.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
Spoilerpiece Theatre and special guest Deirdre Crimmins look at SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK, LUZ and Fantasia Fest (and catch up with last week’s episode featuring Kris Jenson and Meagan Kearns)
Daniel Kimmel blogs on writing
Bob Chipman looks at politicized attacks on THE HUNT and violent video games following the El Paso mass-shooting tragedy
Robin Bahr talks veteran actors at The 2019 Emmys and reviews WHY WOMEN KILL and OUR BOYS.
SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK
“It doesn’t work, whether you are a devotee of the Schwartz books or just a genre fan looking for a bit of film fun.” – John Black, Gruesome Magazine
“SCARY STORIESdidn’t turn out to be one of those rare PG-13 horror movies that’s actually good.” – Jaskee Hickman, Cinematic Essential
“Although the book series remains popular, the road is littered with would-be movie franchises that never got beyond the first episode.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“This PG-13 scare-fest may be geared toward teens (a more mature GOOSEBUMPS, if you will), but there are still some images in the film that will be hard to shake for some time. Let’s just say, it’ll be a while before I want someone to hug me again.” – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network
THE KITCHEN
“As a crime film it’s a mild diversion, but nothing special. As a metaphor for women struggling to find a place in the world, it takes some surprising turns.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
“Rigorously entertaining yet stupendously dumb, this is a film that delivers in completely unintentional ways and is more enjoyable because of its flaws.” – Greg Vellante, EDGE Media Network
BRIAN BANKS
“…a thoughtful movie that celebrates those who persevere over injustice, but also allows us to see what’s being done in our name.” – Daniel M. Kimmel, North Shore Movies
Spoilerpiece Theatre reviews FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW and Lynn Shelton’s SWORD OF TRUST.
Robyn Bahr reviews GLOW Season 3.