Film, Mystery
Film: Nightmare Alley
I wouldn’t list Guillermo del Toro amongst my favorite directors, but there’s no denying the careful craftsmanship and visual…
March 20, 2022
Comedy, Film, Science FictionFilm: Don’t Look Up
Despite effective execution, there’s something unsatisfying about Don’t Look Up (2021). On reflection, I’ll attributed it to two things:…
December 28, 2021
Comics, Fantasy, Film, Science FictionFilm: Thor: Ragnarok
In an uneven MCU franchise, Thor: Ragnarok (2017) arrives as a clever and entertaining entry, thanks to a refreshingly…
December 4, 2017
Fantasy, FilmFilm: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
I’m not really a J.R.R. Tolkien fan; somehow I missed that particular boat as a young reader. Indeed, for…
December 17, 2012
Film, Spies, ThrillerFilm: Hanna
Filled with beautiful international scenery, Hanna (2011) is a stylish and compelling spy film, carried by the charismatic lead…
October 31, 2011
Film, Spies, Spy 100 Project, ThrillerSpy 100, #91: The Good German
I rented The Good German (2006) a couple years ago and it didn’t make a great impression on me…
February 20, 2010