Mystery
Film Review – Scream 7
In my review of Scream VI (2023) I wrote: “It would appear we have come full circle, to the point where the series has become the very thing it made fun of over twenty years ago. The more things change, the more they stay the same.” That…
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Film Review – Whistle
Whistle (2025) follows the tried-and-true horror blueprint where a bunch of high school kids stumble upon a ghostly curse. They try to figure out the origins of it, and how to stop it before each of them kicks the bucket. Perhaps the most well-known example of…
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Film Review – Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Wake Up Dead Man (2025) continues the series of Benoit Blanc mystery thrillers headed by writer/director Rian Johnson. And just like the previous two entries – Knives Out (2019) and Glass Onion (2022) – Johnson infuses his whodunit with sharp writing, colorful characters, an engaging plot, and insightful social commentary. Even…
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Film Review – The Thursday Murder Club
I’ll be honest with you: the retirement home featured in The Thursday Murder Club (2025) looks like a lot of fun. The estate reminds me of the one in Downton Abbey, surrounded by an expansive lawn and finely trimmed trees. It has an old-world aura that is warm…
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Film Review – Relay
Relay (2024) carries the vibes of the conspiracy thriller genre prevalent in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Stories of whistleblowers exposing large, corrupt organizations has been a tried-and-true format for the big screen. This time around, we’re not just talking about a “David and Goliath” underdog story.…
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Film Review – Together
It goes without saying: Relationships are hard. Sure, that initial courtship is all roses and butterflies, where everything is exciting and new – that part is easy. But once you move past that phase, when you become comfortable and know each other’s ins and outs,…
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Film Review – Wall to Wall
Being a homeowner comes with its positives and negatives. On one hand, you get a place to call your own, to do as you please and to come and go whenever you want. On the other, you are financially tied to the space – you…
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Film Review – Another Simple Favor
A Simple Favor (2018) has developed a small but dedicated fan base. Mixing comedy, sex, intrigue, fashion, and soap opera level melodrama, the suburban thriller felt like a trashy novel best enjoyed with a mixed drink. I say that as a compliment. While I wasn’t the…
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