Midway (2019) 4K UHD Review
Midway indulges in messy, repetitive, and choreographed action, made worse through sloppy exposition in the script that drives hokey patriotism instead of authentic stakes.
Author: Matt Paprocki
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Mind Games (1989) Blu-ray Review
Absurd and even ludicrous, Mind Games fears changing social norms when using a college kid to terrorize a middle class family.
Color Out of Space 4K UHD Review
Nicolas Cage sticks to his usual eccentric form in a cruel, observant update of Lovecraft's Color Out of Space.
Ford v Ferrari 4K UHD Review
During the '60s social upheaval, Ford v Ferrari hones in on corporate war and the working class men looking to settle it out of pride.
Kansas City Blu-ray Review
More a film of atmosphere and nostalgia, Robert Altman's Kansas City looks behind the depression to those looking to get ahead.
Snatchers Blu-ray Review
Taking a satirical look at teen pregnancy, Snatchers uses its platform to call out social norms and turn a potential victim into a humorous commentary.
The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales Blu-ray Review
Dark, satirical comedy takes the lead in The Skeleton of Mrs. Morales, leading to an unforgettable finale that brings the themes together.
Hudson River Massacre Blu-ray Review
Hudson River Massacre (aka Canadian Wilderness) features one well scaled battle scene and universal story, if little else.
No Mercy (1986) Blu-ray Review
Stock noir themes flood into No Mercy, a dull '80s cop flick with uncomfortable aggression from star Richard Gere.
Manon Blu-ray Review
While strained in dramatic credibility, Manon's post-WWII romance bravely deflated some of the joy of a Nazi defeat.
Parasite Blu-ray Review
With remarkable deftness and stellar storytelling, Parasite dazzles in its ability to weave fiction with truthful commentary.
Doctor Sleep 4K UHD Review
While strong at its core, Doctor Sleep loses its way in a haze of nostalgia and potential franchise building.