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Reviews of movies released on Blu-ray (BD).
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Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme” centers on a vulnerable tycoon (Benicio del Toro) choosing a successor, his estranged nun daughter (Mia Threapleton), with Michael Cera as their quirky tutor. While …
Paul Schrader’s *Cat People* remake plunges into a dark, sensual world where primal urges manifest as literal transformations into panthers, demanding a human sacrifice to return to normal. Nastassja Kinski’s …
Ed Gein’s horrific crimes inspired iconic horror films like *Psycho*, *The Texas Chain Saw Massacre*, and *The Silence of the Lambs*. This review dives into the *Psycho* sequels, particularly *Psycho …
This UHD review dives into a new cinematic Superman, praising its more human and vulnerable portrayal, which, while not for everyone, is a refreshing take on the hero. The reviewer …
George and Kathryn, a married couple of top UK cyber agents, find their trust shattered when a spy program leaks and Kathryn becomes a suspect. As George investigates, his boss …
Final Destination: Bloodlines delivers creative, albeit predictable, death scenes that are the series’ main draw, but struggles with weak character development, making their demises less impactful. While the story functions …
Bridget Jones is back in a surprisingly mature fourth installment, *Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy*. Now a single mom, Bridget navigates life, work, and a new, albeit somewhat underdeveloped, …
Ke Huy Quan shines as a retired assassin pulled back into his old life in *Love Hurts*, showcasing his impressive martial arts and charming wit. While Quan’s performance is a …
Novocaine stars Jack Quaid as a bank clerk who can’t feel pain, using his condition to save a hostage. The film brilliantly blends brutal violence with dark comedy, elevating a …
Stephen King’s “The Monkey” gets a UHD release, but this adaptation from Osgood Perkins disappoints. Following twins Hal and Bill who discover a cursed toy monkey, the film struggles to …