Articles by Romey Norton
‘The Manhattan Alien Abduction’ Explores The Most Credible and Contested Alien Abduction Case
The Manhattan Alien Abduction follows the insane story of a woman named Linda who claims to have been abducted from her bedroom in Manhattan —...
‘A Very Flattened Christmas’ Is A Fun But Forgettable B-Movie Slasher
A Very Flattened Christmas is a horror-comedy based on creator and co-writer Key Toothman’s TV series, Flattened. In just over 90 minutes the quirky characters are...
‘Are you Smarter than a Celebrity?’ Is A Throwback Family-Fun Game Show
Fans of the iconic game show series Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? are in for a treat with Are You Smarter Than a...
Review: In ‘Strange Darling’, A One-Night Stand Spirals Out Of Control
Strange Darling may very well be one of the best horror films of 2024 — despite having premiered at Fantastic Fest in 2023 — due...
Review: ‘American Murder: Laci Peterson’ Explores A Harrowing Murder
From disappearance to murder. At eight months pregnant, Laci Peterson vanished, causing an extensive search that ended in tragedy. Across three episodes, American Murder: Laci...
Review: ‘Worst Ex Ever’ Tells Shocking Stories Of Betrayal, Lies and Murder
Do you think your ex is bad? They’re probably not as bad as the exes in the Netflix series Worst Ex Ever. Blumhouse Television is...
Review: ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ Season 4 Is Captivating and Compelling
Unsolved Mysteries Season 4 is filled with twists and turns, going down the rabbit hole of what happened and whether these cases can ever be...
‘Fern Brady: Autistic Bikini Queen’ Is Easy To Watch and Inoffensive, But Leaves Little Impact
The accent is strong with this one, but don’t let that put you off. The irreverent Scottish comedian Fern Brady tackles big topics like death,...
Amar Singh Chamkila’s Ending Is Deeply Resonant and Personal
The story of Amar Singh Chamkila allows for multiple endings. Conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of Chamkila and his wife Amarjot Kaur have kept his memory alive...
Amar Singh Chamkila Is A Gritty Story Of An Iconic Singer
India is known for its musical movies, usually filled with drama and romance. What makes Amar Singh Chamkila different, why it has so much depth...
‘Neal Brennan: Crazy Good’ Is A Crazy Fun Netflix Special
From The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles comes Neal Brennan’s stand-up special, Neal Brennan: Crazy Good. In his third original comedy special, Neal Brennan riffs...
The Ending of ‘The Tearsmith’ Is As Predictable And Slow-Paced As The Rest of the Movie
The ending of The Tearsmith is just as slow-paced and predictable as the rest of the Netflix movie. Based on Erin Doom’s bestselling 2021 novel...
‘The Tearsmith’ on Netflix Is A Slightly Creepy Teen Romance
The Tearsmith is based on Erin Doom’s bestselling 2021 novel of the same name and follows Nica (Caterina Ferioli), a teen orphan who gets adopted...
Files of the Unexplained Questions Everything From Aliens To Haunted Houses and Severed Feet
Who hasn’t experienced something they can’t explain? From ghosts, orbs, sounds, mysterious situations, aliens, and disappearances, to folklore tales — all across the world, people...
Demetri Martin Deconstructs Both Himself and Comedy In A Clever Netflix Special
It’s been a long time since The Overthinker on Netflix, but comedian Demetri Martin returns to the streaming giant with not one, but two comedy...
The Wages of Fear Ending Explained – A Successful Mission, But At What Cost?
The Wages of Fear (2024) sees four down-on-their-luck men drive trucks laden with nitroglycerine through the mountains as part of an operation to extinguish an...
The Wages of Fear Review – This Netflix Remake Will Have Your Heart Racing
The Wages of Fear (2024) is a Netflix remake of the 1950s French action classic, with a story surrounding a team of four hired to...
Rest in Peace On Netflix Has A Sloppy and Unfulfilling Climax
Rest in Peace provides plenty of suspense but leads to a predictable and slightly boring ending. While that tension and the compelling acting will keep...
Rest in Peace Review – Suspenseful, Slow Spanish drama
Mystery films should leave audiences in shock and awe. We expect unpredictable twists, high intensity, and an emotional end for our protagonist. So what makes...
Shirley Ending Explained – How the Netflix Movie Vindicates Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Campaign
The ending of Shirley (2024) on Netflix is a vindication of Shirley Chisholm’s choice to run for president, even if it was a long shot. The...