“The Nostalgia of ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ Only Serves Itself”

Yes, my reaction to the unnecessary sequel to the original is predicated on a fart joke; no, I don’t agree that this is an overreaction. Continue reading →

“ALBUM REVIEW: Amy Ray Tells an American Story, Unvarnished, on ‘If It All Goes South’”

Let’s be real here: “If”? Continue reading →

“No Power Compels the Tepid ‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ Adaptation”

Friends don’t let friends get their bodies taken over by evil spirits, and they also don’t let them make movies as bad as this one. Continue reading →

“‘Hellraiser’ Review: Jamie Clayton Shines In A New Adaptation Without Much On Its Mind”

Gonna recycle my “raiser her, I hardly know her” Dad joke from my Letterboxd review, I’m that lazy. Continue reading →

“With ‘Pearl,’ A24 Perfects Its First Horror Franchise”

For your consideration: Mia Goth, smiling like if she doesn’t, her face will crack apart. Continue reading →

“‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever”s Adaptation Is a Half-Hearted Trip to the Convenience Store”

Against expectations, this movie is not about any of my various trips to remote Vermont or Massachusetts breweries. Woulda been better if so. Continue reading →

“No Power Compels the Tepid ‘My Best Friend’s Exorcism’ Adaptation”

Gonna hire a priest to exorcise this movie from my memory, hey-ooo. Continue reading →

“You Need To Watch The Sexiest Sci-Fi Thriller Of All Time On Amazon Prime ASAP”

Raisin’ hell and rendin’ souls, with a healthy side of kink. Continue reading →

“‘The African Desperate’ Is a Composed, Critical Examination of Race”

Deceit in advertising! This movie is not desperate at all. It is in fact shockingly well-poised. Continue reading →

“Are Pumpkin Beers ‘Squashed’ for Good?”

Roasted, perhaps? Pureed? Carved out? Continue reading →

“Surface-Level Adaptation ‘The Silent Twins’ Quiets Agnieszka Smoczynska’s Style”

…yeah, maybe they shoulda stayed silent? Continue reading →