Articles by M.N. Miller
Luther: The Fallen Sun Review – a wicked crime thriller
Directed by Jamie Payne, we review the Netflix film Luther: The Fallen Sun, which does not contain spoilers. The film adaptation of the BBC Series...
‘Creed 3’ Review – A Crowd-Pleasing Effort with Two Sensational Supporting Turns
I’ll admit there is a lack of infatuation with the first Creed on my part. The second installment, however, hit that sweet spot, the kind...
‘1923’ Season 1 Ending Explained – What Does Cara’s Letter Say?
1923 ends its impressive Season 1 with the Dutton family left in limbo in Episode 8. Whitfield (Timothy Dalton) moves against Jacob (Harrison Ford) unexpectedly....
Cocaine Bear (2023) Review – A Glorious, Gory Good Time
What’s next? Ecstasy Elephant? The Heroin Hyena? Besides failing to add some alliteration, the pure reliance on its absurdity proves Hollywood’s lack of original ideas...
‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ Review – Is This Another MCU Flop?
Marvel got a lot of heat lately for their wrapping up of Phase Four. There seems to be even less forgiveness for the next phase...
‘We Have a Ghost’ Review and Ending Explained – Aimless and Stagnant Family Ghost Film
It’s always interesting when watching a director try to straighten out their R-rated horror careers. That feeling was apparent in Christopher Landon’s We Have a...
‘1923’ Season 1, Episode 7 Recap – Is Hank Dead?
1923 Season 1, Episode 7 is exciting because the script leads up to the series’ most engaging storyline — Teonna (Aminah Nieves) and her escape...
Boy From Nowhere (2023) Review – A Thoughtful and Harrowing Experience
Boy From Nowhere, the London International Film Festival Audience Award and Docs Without Borders Exceptional Merit Award winner, is a character study based on true...
‘Sharper’ Ending Explained – How Does Tom Steal Back His Inheritance?
Tom is a young bookstore owner, an idealist who has hit a rough patch since the death of his mother. He meets an attractive woman,...
‘Sharper’ Review – A Duller Than Expected Confidence Game
Movies that feature the trials and tribulations of conmen and women can range from slick to camp. The A24 film, Sharper, is a bit of...
‘Squared Love All Over Again’ Ending Explained – Does Monika Fall In Love with Rafal?
Squared Love All Over Again follows the return story of Monika (Adrianna Chlebicka) and Enzo (Mateusz Banasiuk). They return from their vacation, and now Monika...
‘Squared Love All Over Again’ Review – Disingenuous and Overly Sentimental
If you make a romantic comedy, you might as well do it right. Or at least, with a bit of flair. The Polish language Netflix...
Shortcomings (2023) Review – A Very Funny and Candid Comedy
The Sundance Film Festival entry, Shortcomings, comes from Fresh Off the Boat’s Randall Park. This is his first time behind the camera, and his freshman...
‘1923’ Season 1, Episode 6 Recap – Do Spencer and Alexandra Survive?
1923 left us with another episode of Spencer (Brandon Sklenar) and Alexandra’s (Julia Schlaepfer) lives in danger. Frankly, it has been happening so often that it...
‘At Midnight’ Ending Explained – Does Sophie Tell Alejandro That She Loves Him?
At Midnight follows an actress, Sophie (Monica Barbaro), who is looking to break away from the shadow of her patronizing boyfriend, Adam (Anders Holm), and...
‘Your Place or Mine’ Ending Explained – Tell Someone How You Feel (Don’t Wait)
The Netflix romantic comedy Your Place or Mine follows two best friends, Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher), who live on opposite coasts. After...
‘Somebody I Used to Know’ Ending Explained – Do Ally and Sean End Up Together?
Somebody I Used to Know follows Ally (Alison Brie), a once ambitious documentary filmmaker who now produces reality television series, the kind that manipulates contestants...
‘At Midnight’ Review – A Film That Struggles with Basic Genre Staples
There is a mid-credits scene where a character explains to a beautiful aspiring actress that the secret to acting is never to try to be...
‘Your Place or Mine’ Review – A Romantic Comedy with an Infectious Charm
Your Place or Mine has an awful title. However, this rom-com can be charming, mildly funny, and surprisingly sweet. The story follows two friends who reflect...
‘Somebody I Used to Know’ Review – Another Millennial Midlife Crisis Film That Drowns In Quirk
Dave Franco’s film Somebody I Used to Know is another millennial midlife crisis film that drowns in romantic cliches and oversaturates itself with too much quirkiness...