Movies
Here is our archive of movie coverage, which includes reviews, explainers, features, lists, and more from the latest films.
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Sixty Minutes Review – Predictable and painful
The German Netflix action film Sixty Minutes is a serious race against time as mixed martial arts fighter Octavio (Emilio Sakraya) finds himself with just...
The Kitchen (2023) Review – Filled with Daniel Kaluuya’s swagger but lacking in emotional depth
When films highlight a dystopian society, they often express how the government has failed its people. We believe in a futuristic society, the world would...
Dusty Slay: Workin’ Man Review – We’re Having a Good Time
In 2021, Dusty Slay made his Netflix debut on The Standups, highlighting some of the freshest voices in the world of comedy. Fast forward to 2024,...
Self Reliance: Is The Game Real?
Hulu’s comedy thriller Self Reliance has an interesting premise, as we find protagonist Tommy agreeing to take part in a dark web reality game show...
Maboroshi Ending Explained – Who is Itsumi?
In a town where time stands still and you cannot change for fear of angering the Sacred Machine (Gods), one boy’s emotions cause a huge...
Maboroshi Review – A teenager and town in crisis in Netflix’s new anime film
From the animators of Attack on Titan and Jujutsu Kaisen comes Mari Okada’s Netflix anime film Maboroshi. Masamune Kikuiri has been in an endless winter...
Role Play’s German Shoot, Major Cast Change, and Production Timeline
Role Play, starring Kaley Cuoco and David Oyelowo, has had an interesting production. With principal filming taking place in Germany, and scheduling conflicts forcing major...
Lift Ending Explained – How does Cyrus and his team defeat Jorgenson?
Lift (2024) follows Cyrus and his happy band of thieves as they plan to rob criminal mastermind Jorgenson of $500 million worth of gold. The...
Lift (2024) Review – A formulaic to a fault heist comedy
As far as crime movies are concerned, the heist variety does hold a special place in our collective hearts for the way it portrays unlikely...
Self Reliance Ending Explained – Does Tommy win the dark web game?
Self Reliance doesn’t waste much time before jumping straight into the action. At the narrative’s center is Tommy, a man bored with his routine who...
Self Reliance Review – Surprisingly heartfelt, hilarious, and highly entertaining
Self Reliance is a comedy thriller marking Jake Johnson’s first time sitting in the director’s chair after he became a household name thanks to his...
Role Play Ending Explained – How does Emma rescue her family from Gwen?
Role Play follows Emma, the paid assassin with a double life, and her clueless husband, David. After forgetting their seventh wedding anniversary, Emma proposes she...
Role Play Review – A forgettable, uninspired, and below-average action flick
Since 1994’s True Lies, movies and TV shows about a suburban parent living a dangerous double life have been plentiful. Prime Video starts the year...
Jake Johnson’s Self Reliance was filmed in Los Angeles in just 19 days
Jake Johnson’s Self Reliance, now streaming on Hulu, is set and was filmed in Los Angeles. The City of Angels plays host to a Black Mirror-esque premise,...
Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli Review – Show me the master bedroom
For the first time in three years, Pete Davidson returns with his third comedy special (second for Netflix) titled Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli. The comedian/actor...
Michael Edwards: The Fake CEO of Centra Tech
Michael Edwards was the first CEO of Centra Tech, at least on paper. However, as revealed in the Netflix documentary Bitconned, he was a fiction created...
Why is Luca is such an important part of Marc’s journey in Good Grief?
Heartfelt Netflix dramedy Good Grief is written, produced, and directed by Dan Levy who also plays the part of Marc in the film. It follows...
Dan Levy’s Good Grief draws on his own experiences with grief and loss
Schitt’s Creek director and writer Dan Levy has released his first feature film on Netflix. Good Grief is a dramedy that explores grief, relationships, and...