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‘The Union 2’ – Another Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry Movie Extravaganza? Let’s Do It

August 21 2024, by Daniel Hart

Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry were the team-up action comedy duo we didn’t know we needed. The Union 2? I mean, why not at this...

‘Nice Girls’ Review: A Disappointing Attempt at Female Buddy Cop Comedy

August 21 2024, by Daniel Hart

I know what Nice Girls is trying to do, though it’s not immediately apparent despite the flagrant title. It’s a female-led comedy team-up movie that...

‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Brings Horror Home in Episode 6, “Girl Next Door”

August 21 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

The word of the day is ambiguity. This has been a recurring theme all throughout Terror Tuesday: Extreme, and it once again characterizes the goings-on...

‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 5 Is Easily One Of the Worst

August 21 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Don’t let the shocking and effective opening fool you – Episode 5 of Terror Tuesday: Extreme, “Spectral Class”, is pretty rubbish. It’s easily one of...

‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 4 Is The Anthology’s Least Scary Episode – But Also Its Best

August 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Honesty is the best policy, a concept taken to something of an extreme in Terror Tuesday: Extreme Episode 4. “The Vow” is the strongest story...

‘Langston Kerman: Bad Poetry’ Review: Intimate Setting, Big Impact

August 20 2024, by Daniel Hart

Hats off to Langston Kerman. He is not deterred by being in the center of an intimate room. What’s more difficult for a stand-up set?...

‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Gets Bogged Down In Cliche In Episode 3

August 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Unlike “Our Little Sister” and “Wedding Dress”, which are largely undone by being a little too pacey for their own good, Episode 3 of Terror...

‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 7 Explained: “Dear Granny” Brings a B-Horror Experience

August 20 2024, by Daniel Hart

I was not feeling “Dear Granny,” Episode 7 of Terror Tuesday: Extreme, mainly because it resorts to B-horror efforts by the final act. I understood...

‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 2 Is An Effective Cautionary Tale About Body Image

August 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

I’ll say this for Episode 2 of Terror Tuesday: Extreme, which is simply titled “Wedding Dress” — it has a good sense of visual horror. You...

‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 8 Explained – “Viral Curse” Shows The Horrors Of a Burdened Mother

August 20 2024, by Daniel Hart

OK, let’s set the scene for Terror Tuesday: Extreme Episode 8, “Viral Curse.” Ple, the mother, runs a laundrette. She’s under pressure to do loads...

‘Terror Tuesday: Extreme’ Episode 1 Is Another Solid Argument Against Dolls

August 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

I’m fairly confident that no good things have ever come from inviting a creepy doll into one’s home. Honestly, what is the upside? The first...

Recap: ‘Love Next Door’ Is A Classic, Tropey Romance In Episodes 1 & 2

August 20 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Sometimes what you want from a TV show is comfort and familiarity. Love Next Door fits the bill. It’s a classic friends-to-lovers tale with all...

Recap: ‘Romance in the House’ Flirts With Better Drama In Episode 4

August 19 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

Romance in the House is an odd, slightly confounding show, but with every episode, it seems to be getting closer to cohering into a much...

Recap: ‘Romance in the House’ Episode 3 Still Feels A Bit Misguided

August 17 2024, by Jonathon Wilson

In Episode 3, Romance in the House continues to be a bit hit and miss, with lurching shifts in tone that don’t always work and...

Action-Packed ‘The Union’ Had Plenty of Interesting Filming Locations – Let’s Break Them Down

August 17 2024, by Daniel Hart

The Union had many filming locations, including the famous BT Tower in London. It does not come as a surprise. The Netflix flick was full...

Netflix’s Turkish Hit ‘Shahmaran’ Might Have A Loose Connection To ‘Doctor Who’

August 17 2024, by Louie Fecou

Shahmaran has its roots in fantasy, featuring fantastical elements such as mythical creatures and prophecies. But the Netflix series is also steeped in Turkish culture...

‘The Union’ Ending Could Lead To An Awesome Sequel

August 16 2024, by Daniel Hart

I liked the ending of The Union just as much as the rest of the movie. As I said in my review, Mark Wahlberg and...

‘The Union’ Surprisingly Works – Not Just Because Of Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry

August 16 2024, by Daniel Hart

I know what you are thinking. I’m a critic, so I’m going to predictably pan The Union as a trashy popcorn movie as part of...