HBO’s The Penguin is a testament to the power of great acting—but also to the perils of overextending a story. Colin Farrell once again proves his dedication to the craft, delivering a transformative performance as Oswald Cobblepot. His commitment to the role, both physically and emotionally, is nothing short of mesmerizing. Cristin Milioti adds layers to Sofia Falcone, exuding a quiet intensity, while Rhenzy Feliz brings a fresh, engaging presence to the mix. Based on performances alone, The Penguin is…
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The Craft: Legacy 2020
Zoe Lister-Jones’ 2020 film The Craft: Legacy aspires to revive the 1997 cult classic The Craft but fails to capture its magic. Starring Cailee Spaeny, Lovie Simone, Zoey Luna, and David Duchovny, this reboot-sequel revisits the story of teenage witches discovering their powers but lacks the tension, depth, and intrigue that made the original memorable.
Andrew Fleming’s The Craft thrived on its sharp blend of teenage angst, supernatural allure, and moral complexity, with Fairuza Balk’s Nancy delivering an unforgettable portrayal…
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Prey 2022
"I'm smarter than a Beaver."
A native American woman sets out on a voyage to prove her hunting prowess, but gets a bit more than she bargained for when an alien trophy hunter comes to Earth to score a few kills. After a few close encounters she realizes this monster isn't a normal predator, and before the end it'll either be her head on a spike, or his.
Although there're a number of problems with this installment of the Predator…
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The Offer 2022
I'm not a fan of the Godfather trilogy, but I respect the film for what it is, and the people who came together to create the cinematic masterpiece that it became. The writing is impeccable, the acting is remarkable, and the cinemaphotography is incredible. Set design, wardrobe and not to mention the score... out of heaven. Who could do a behind-the-scenes adaptation credit? Netflix? (sigh)
So, I went into this series with a healthy level of skepticism, and found myself…
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