The Disappearance of Alice Creed So, “The Disappearance of Alice Creed” is this gritty thriller directed by J Blakeson that really knows how to keep you on your toes. It’s got Gemma Arterton playing Alice, and dammit, she’s good. Then there’s Eddie...
Revving Up with “Ignition” Alright, let’s chat about this bombastic ride, “Ignition,” a film that tosses you right into the action-packed fray. Directed by Roland Emmerich, who’s known for his knack for grandiose explosions, this...
The Factory: A Spin Down Mystery Lane Oh, boy! The Factory – this film got my noggin spinning like a hembygdsgård’s coffee grinder at midsummer. Directed by Morgan O’Neill and featuring John Cusack and Jennifer Carpenter, it takes you on a ride you’re not...
Civic Duty – A Paranoid Rollercoaster with a Dash of Reality So, I watched “Civic Duty,” a thriller directed by Jeff Renfroe and starring Peter Krause. You might remember him from “Six Feet Under” — the guy can act, no question there. But here,...
Enemy: A Mind-Bender with a Dash of Doppelgänger So, did you ever watch a film and just go “what on earth just happened?” Well, Enemy, directed by Denis Villeneuve, did that to me. I’ve seen plenty of films in my time, but this one sticks like a meatball...
A Chaotic Collage of Crime & Coincidence Ah, “Trespass”—what a ride. Directed by Joel Schumacher, that guy who gave us the unforgettable visuals in “The Lost Boys,” this film is a bit like a smörgåsbord, packed with flavors but not all...