Articles by M.N. Miller
Monster (2021) Review – Harrison’s Star Continues to Shines Bright
“He looks the part to me” is the quip from District Attorney Anthony Petrocelli (Paul Ben-Victor). His words are racially charged and laced with cynicism....
Wrath of Man review – it’s a blast
I’m not sure any director currently working today can make a standard action picture more interesting than Guy Ritchie. His latest, Wrath of Man, is...
The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness review – a dark, entertaining diversion
This review of Netflix’s The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness contains no spoilers — the docuseries will be released on the streaming service...
The Dry review – a damn good Australian crime drama
Robert Connolly’s much-anticipated adaptation of Jane Harper’s The Dry is akin to great Australian crime dramas like Ray Lawrence’s Lantana. It’s a modern-day down under...
Together Together review – an honest and funny platonic rom-com that packs a punch
Ed Helms has honestly started to form an eclectic independent film career. Sure, he has The Hangover trilogy and a handful of big-budget comedy flops...
Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse ending explained – did John Clark get his revenge?
This article discusses the Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse ending, so it will contain major spoilers. Read the review. As you probably know from watching the...
Four Good Days review – treats addiction in an intelligent way
I had my reservations about Four Good Days going in. Films like this tend to have Hollywood actors or actresses slumming it, but nothing physically...
Stowaway review – a frustratingly flat experience
I’m not sure if Joe Penna’s (Arctic) film is the result of the current pandemic. Will the next year be nothing but bottleneck film shoots...
Nobody review – bruising entertainment
Let’s not mistake the penchant of Nobody for minimalist action entertainment for some cute little thriller. It is a bone-crunching, knuckle-busting, lip-splitting action film that...
Antigone review – a heartbreaking fusion
Goddamn, this the second great Canadian film that I have seen this year (the other being Mafia, Inc.). Sophia Derapse’s Antigone is a fusion of...
The Courier review – a good true-life spy picture
The Courier had a fair amount of buzz coming out of Sundance last year. Originally titled Iron Bark, it basically can be called Britain’s Bridge...
WandaVision season 1, episode 9 recap – “The Series Finale”
This recap of Disney Plus’s WandaVision season 1, episode 9, “The Series Finale”, contains significant spoilers, as well as a discussion of the WandaVision ending....
Chaos Walking review – exposition in the not-too-distant future
I’m not sure if you can call Chaos Walking new exactly. The original adaptation is from a book called The Knife of Never Letting Go,...
Raya and the Last Dragon review -the best Disney animated films to come out in years
I’ll just say it: Raya and the Last Dragon is the best Disney animated film to come out in years. It is just gorgeous to...
Tom and Jerry review – a painfully dull animated comedy
The new HBO Max film of the week is Tom and Jerry and it’s painfully bad. Woefully bad. I know there is something to say...
Cherry (2021) Ending Explained – What Was Cherry Trying To Do?
The Tom Holland film, Cherry, was purchased by Apple Tv + for 40 million dollars to have the worldwide rights to stream the Russo brothers...
Cherry (2021) Review – A Scattershot Substance Abuse Drama
You have to wonder if Marvel tried to convince Tom Holland to pass on Cherry. Even if the Russo brothers (behind Avengers; Mosul; The Gray...
Mafia Inc review – a French-Canadian-infused Montreal mafioso tale
French-Canadian filmmaker Daniel Grou’s (also frequently credited as “Podz”) filmography is known for violent fare that some have claimed borders on torture porn. The reason...
WandaVision season 1, episode 7 recap – “Breaking the Fourth Wall”
This recap of Disney Plus’s WandaVision season 1, episode 7, “Breaking the Fourth Wall”, contains significant spoilers. Last Time on WandaVision After Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen)...
I Care a Lot Ending Explained – Does Marla Get Away With It?
I Care a Lot is that rare type of crime film that goes beyond its first act without resorting to every other generic crime film...