For me, Swiped lacks any real depth and feels underdeveloped, which is a shame , as the story and its message is a worthy one, and while James is a bright spot , the rest lacks any real insight and in the spirt of its story , a movie you should swipe left on #swiped

Another review from Fantastic Fest , here is my review of If I Had Legs I’d Kick You #fantasticfest thecinemen.com/2025/09/28/i...

Here are some more of my reviews from Fantastic Fest this year , like this one for Sirât. #fantasticfest thecinemen.com/2025/09/28/s...

Watched 2024’s The Count of Monte Cristo and man are the French killing it with the Dumas adaptations the last few years , and to be honest , American studios should be taking notes on how to make movies like this , as it is pure cinema

The performances is where The Smashing Machine lands it’s punches , and Johnson has never been better , but it is also something unfocused, and that and it losing your interest at time , keeps this from being a true knockout #thesmashingmachine thecinemen.com/2025/10/03/t...

Anemone definitely has flashes of brilliance, but it also feels like it is stuck in the mud with what it wants to do narratively, and while the performances few raw and powerful, it’s the Daniel Day-Lewis effect that pulls this one slightly above water .

I really wanted to like Play Dirty , but man is it a disappointment. While the writing is still there , Black’s choices in the filmmaking process and casting ( Wahlberg, is just bad) , make enjoying this to damn hard. #playdirty

The Lost Bus is an excellent disaster movie , as Greengrass kills it visually and makes it hard to take your eyes off the screen as not only does he deliver something gripping , but also manages to make you feel like you are right in the middle of it all #thelostbus

Make sure you go out and see the cinematic event of the fall , and watch One Battle After Another in a theater. #onebattleafteranother thecinemen.com/2025/09/27/o...

Good Luck, Have Fun , Don’t Die, proves one again Sam Rockwell is golden on just about anything, as he drives this crazy bus filled with action , comedy and so get observation about the current state in our love affair with technology, that really is just too much fun . #fantasticfest.

Reflection in a Dead Diamond feels very familiar, but also so different as it’s a stylish and visual treat and reminds you how much cinema is a visual medium and really is a breath of fresh air in the spy genre #FantasticFest

One Battle After Another keeps you completely entranced with its mix of thrills and comedy , that is only enhanced by its tense atmosphere , as PTA holds a mirror or to our current time while feeding both our heart and minds . #FantasticFest

It If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is often nerve wrecking as Rose Byrne delivers a perfect performance that is as uncomfortable as it is painfully funny to watch that opens up difficult conversations about motherhood l, what a movie. #FantasticFest

Another review from Fantastic Fest , this time for the fun Appofeniacs #fantasticfest thecinemen.com/2025/09/21/a...

Lanthimos once again delivers with his bizarre theatrics as Bugonia is a dark comedic thriller that feels of the moment , one which our world feels like it is spinning out of control, told in quite an entertaining way. #FantasticFest

The Piano Accident is both charming and weird in the best of ways , as Dupieux delivers something a little less zany and really is the perfect social media satire we need right now. #FantasticFest

Sirât is a movie that will simply make your jaw drop , as it delivers a visceral and at times gut-wrenching journey , that is as much as about death as it is survival, all while taking you on one of craziest cinema journeys you have been on #fantasticfest

Silent Night , Deadly Night knows how to handle the naughty list as This Santa handles in a totally different way , as it axs the right questions and delivers a good old fashion slasher film ,  that is neither light on kills nor fun #FantasticFest

Sisu: Road to Revenge is more Sisu , but with a raise , as where else can you a tank get flipped with explosives and a bunch of bad people die in deaths totally fitting for them , don’t miss this piece of cinema #FantasticFest

Another review from Fantastic Fest , this time Coyotes #fantasticfest thecinemen.com/2025/09/21/c...

Obsession is a movie for all those people out there who has ever wished for someone to love them as it delivers one hell of a twisted love affair as every passing minute brings something creepier , as well as more blood , and so deliciously good #fantasticfest

The Plague is a deep dive into adolescence and bullying as the tension is at times unbearable , and really soars because of its young stars performances, that ultimately delivers something that will take a long time to wash off of you #FantasticFest

Plainclothes is a movie that centers around anxiety and is often engrossing as it is compelling as Tom Blyth delvers a quiet , yet fantastic character portrait. #plainclothes thecinemen.com/2025/09/19/p...

Here is my interview with Kenichi Ugana about his new film The Curse playing at Fantastic Fest #fantasticfest thecinemen.com/2025/09/20/i...

Here is my Fantastic Fest review for the beautiful Night Stage #nightstage #fantasticfest thecinemen.com/2025/09/20/n...

Here is my first review from Fantastic Fest , Chris Stuckmann’s Shelby Oaks #fantasticfest #shelbyoaks thecinemen.com/2025/09/20/s...

London Calling never finds its story telling legs, and with, what feels like a bad paring , delivers something that feels buddy-cop light , that while amusing in spots , misses its target with what it wanted to be . thecinemen.com/2025/09/19/l...

HIM really is style over substance, as even an Interesting premise can’t save this , often confusing and unsatisfying story as it doesn’t just fumble what it wants to do , it barley makes it in the field. thecinemen.com/2025/09/19/h...

Sure Stephen King has had a lot of his stories made into movies and TV , but here is 5 more that need to be done thecinemen.com/2025/09/12/5...

Hanging out with The Tap one more time is worth it alone , but no 11’s on the dial needed for this one , as while it still has moments that will make you laugh,it does feel a little unnecessary, and while I will take it for sure , this one’s dial stops at a 6 this time .

Rabbit Trap has the ingredients to be something really good , but everything feels to cryptic , and thus you feel unsatisfied when it ends , and while it gets the mood right it ultimately chooses style over substance, which is what holds it back. #rabbittrap thecinemen.com/2025/09/12/r...

The Long Walk is top tier when it comes to King adaptations , as this bleak journey will leave an impact on you, as it blends suspense , a coming of age story , with violent deaths that delivers a message that will stay with you long after the movie ends. thecinemen.com/2025/09/12/t...

The Smashing Machine is anchored by the raw and often vulnerable Johnson and Blunt, who gives one of her best performances, as Benny Safdie delivers something new when it comes to sport movies as it feels alive as it examines sacrifice and disappointment, that while not perfect, hits its target

I am excited, that just over a week from Today, I will be at Fantastic Fest watching some great movies and having even better times , and I can’t wait . Until then , here are the most anticipated movies at this year’s fest . thecinemen.com/2025/09/09/f...

It’s all about the cast when it comes to The Thursday Murder Club , as they are simply divine, as this cozy little whodunit is occasionally witty and all the time pleasant, and full of charm

Splitsville is one of the funnest movies I have seen this year , but it just doesn’t provide laughs , as it also has charm to spare , as it takes the rom-com formula and mixes it up to give us something witty and energetic, that is perfectly cast. #splitsville

The Cut is unlike any boxing movie you have seen before , and really isn’t a sports move as all , instead it’s a story about obsession and the dirty business of boxing that can be uncomfortable at times , thanks to the fully committed Bloom.,and it’s gripping story. thecinemen.com/2025/09/05/t...

The Conjuring :Last Rites is a very satisfying conclusion to the Warrens and the stories of theirs that have been told so far .This installment is sincere, and still brings the scares and feels more in sync with the first two as it plays mostly to its strengths. thecinemen.com/2025/09/05/t...

Preparation For The Next Life is both provocative and tender as it delivers a romance that , thanks to Lui’s direction , and the performances of Behtiyar and Hechinger feels like a slice of life , in both a sobering and electric way, that will definitely make you feel things.

The Long Walk is as hypnotic as it is heartbreaking and because of that story and the anchors that are Hoffman and Jonsson , who both make this brutal story feel so human and leave you with thoughts long after it’s over. #thelongwalk

The Roses doesn’t venture into the outrageous, like its predecessor, but that doesn’t mean it’s not funny , as Cumberbatch and Colman hit it out of the park, and while it has its missteps, the end product is something that is deliciously dry, in all the best ways.

Eenie Meanie is at times a fun and bloody heist movie, but it also wants to be more sincere that that , which really keeps the movie from getting the speed it needs to hit to be good , and while Weaving is great as always , this heist movie comes up empty

Caught Stealing doesn’t feel like an Aronofsky film , as it is much lighter on its feet than most of his films , and this one moves fast and entertains for its entire runtime all really letting Butler shine in his performance as well as the entire cast.

The Toxic Avenge is a love letter to the 1984 original that comes with its own high body count and toxic fun and while it night might not be for everyone. It’s sure to satisfy fans of the original while also gaining some new ones as well. #thetoxicavenger thecinemen.com/2025/08/29/t...

The Conjuring Last Rites is a very satisfying end to this chapter of the franchise as it grabs you with both a horror and family drama perspectives, and while it might not be the best in the franchise, it will surely make you want to leave a light on or two when you go to bed.

Night Always Comes might be one of the best representation of life in America today, but ultimately falls short of its ambitions, as Kirby does her best to carry this to the finish line , and while she almost does ,the story just doesn’t have the emotional weight to be what it wants to be.

Honey ,Don’t is not unwatchable , but there is just something missing in it , as the story feels like it was put together at the last moment , and while there are some moments, it ultimately waste a great performance from Qualley, as she is not quite enough to bring this one in for a landing.

Eden often feels like a campy soap opera that has some solid performances as Howard dips into the darker side of humanity, as every one in this movie is a horrible human being , and despite its flaws ,stays mostly engaging and worth a visit. #edenmovie thecinemen.com/2025/08/22/e...

Lurker is one of those films that gets under your skin , but for every time it unnerves, it turns around and intoxicates you as well, that added with the great lead performances , Lurker is sure to be one of the more tense movies you will watch this year. thecinemen.com/2025/08/22/l...

Na Zha 2 simply looks amazing and is one of the most epic animated movies you will ever see as it delivers a cinematic ride that will make you senses dance and is one spectacle that should be seen in the biggest and loudest way #nazha2