Can Zoë Kravitz’s ‘Blink Twice’ Live Up To ‘Get Out’?
Zoe Kravitz channels her inner Jordan Peele in her directorial debut, Blink Twice, but does the film fully live up to Get Out?
Category: Reviews
Are Critics Wrong About M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Trap’?
I’m going to get a lot of side-eye from my film friends for this one, but I liked the new M. Night Shyamalan movie, Trap—mostly because of Josh Hartnett.
Can ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Save the Stagnant MCU?
Will ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ be able to overcome the MCU slump and ride an R-rating to boxoffice success?
Can Glen Powell’s Charm Make ‘Twisters’ a Whirlwind Success?
Twisters delivers thrilling CGI tornado action but relies too heavily on the charm of Glen Powell.
‘Clipped’ Miniseries Exclusive Interview with NBA Coach Alvin Gentry
In the latest episode of the Whatcha Watchin podcast, Alexis is joined by 36-year NBA veteran Alvin Gentry (who is also her dad) to discuss the FX miniseries Clipped and what it was like in the LA Clippers organization during the Donald Sterling scandal.
All Aboard the Violence Train for New Hindi Action Film ‘Kill’
Alexis is joined by Billy from Geek of Oz to discuss the new Hindi film Kill, how sound amps up the impact of the violence, what could change in the upcoming Hollywood remake, and why this film stands out in the action genre.
Does ‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Rival Rajamouli’s Smash Hit ‘RRR’?
Alexis is joined by Andrew Levins from the Hey Fam podcast to chat about Nag Ashwin’s Pan-Indian blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD and how it compares to movies like RRR and Baahubali from legendary Telugu director S.S. Rajamouli.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ Delivers the Telugu Epic of My Dreams
Nag Ashwin’s Prabhas starrer Kalki 2898 AD feels like the Avengers of Indian cinema but the film also works surprisingly well without prior knowledge.
Best and Worst Movies I Watched in June
Whatcha Watchin’ has been on a hiatus while I focus on mini-reviews but the podcast has returned with a new monthly movie wrap-up.
‘The Bikeriders’ Elevated by Performances
Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer are having a wild voice competition in ‘The Bikeriders’ but is the movie compelling?
Is ‘The Acolyte’ a Worthwhile Star Wars Series?
The Acolyte avoids the usual Star Wars Skywalker nostalgia by focusing on a new story involving Jedi investigations and intrigue.
Is ‘Sasquatch Sunset’ the Weirdest Movie of the Year?
Sasquatch Sunset is an 88-minute, dialogue-free film about Sasquatches featuring an unrecognizable Riley Keough and Jesse Eisenberg, and it’s one of the weirder films you might see this year.
‘Furiosa’ a Spectacular Sequel to ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga exceeds expectations with stellar performances by Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth, stunning visuals, and exceptional stunt work.
Does ‘Back to Black’ Do Amy Winehouse Dirty?
‘Back to Black’ suffers from the same issues as so many musician biopics: telling a true story and appeasing the estate that holds the music licensing rights.
