This Twisted Spanish Thriller Is a Brilliantly Gruesome Tale of Bully Revenge

Summary Being a teenager can be pretty tough. Most of us spend our formative years doing our best just to fit in. What Is ‘Piggy’ About? Image Via Filmax Sara lives with her family in a small Spanish town. When he kidnaps the three girls, it throwsthe mood and tone ofPiggydown a decidedly dark and terrifying path. And for Sara, that is all she has ever truly wanted from anyone....

July 21, 2024 · 2 min · 247 words · Thomas Barron

This Unconventional Donkey-Driven Drama Is an Oscar-Nominated Tearjerker

Eo roams Europe, encountering humans who treat him both cruelly and kindly. It’s a restrictive template as the life of a donkey does not lend itself to narrative. It’s difficult to make a film about an animal that can’t communicate in language, of course. Image via Skopia Film But if it’s so hard, why do we keep doing it? What is ‘EO’ About? We first encounter EO in the middle of performing his circus act....

July 21, 2024 · 2 min · 375 words · Mitchell Davis

The 15 Best Bruce Willis Movies, Ranked

Bruce Willismay have gotten his big break on TV, thanks toMoonlighting, but its the movies he starred in that he remains best recognized for today. He was certainly prolific from the late 1980s onwards, and though hesstepped away from acting due to health concerns, so many of his films live on.There are also so many, making his body of work an inarguably massive one. Of course, lots of movies does mean a widerange of quality when it comes to those movies, but thankfully, heres something thatll cut through the lesser Willis films and get to the best of the best....

July 20, 2024 · 8 min · 1542 words · Kathy Houston

This Is the Most Intense Scene in Roger Moore's Campy James Bond Movies

What Is ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ About? We also have to mentionThe Man with the Golden Gunloses points for bringing back Officer J.W. It’s how much he doesn’t really feel like an assassin. Image by Jefferson Chacon On the other, someone who doesn’t fit that standard description would make for the perfect covert operative. Then, Nick Nack sends in some lifelike and armed animatronics to keep the gangster on his toes....

July 20, 2024 · 1 min · 119 words · Thomas Cox

This Netflix Thriller Is a Sinister Cat-and-Mouse Game You Can't Look Away From

Except here, there are three different rugrat tabbies and a suit-donned mouse with secrets hidden in its basement. His split in demeanor is particularly highlighted in his monologue when he tries to entrap another asylum seeker. Building in intensity, Anvari finally rewards our patience when the cathartic final act rolls around. Image via Netflix Unfortunately for Toby, this home hides a deep dark secret that puts his loved ones in jeopardy....

July 20, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Michael Hernandez

This Oscar-Nominated New to Netflix Film Is a School Drama That Plays Like a Claustrophobic Thriller

Summary TheAcademy Awardswarrant a significant amount of criticism for being out of touch. Caught between her ideals and the school system, the consequences of her actions threaten to break her. What Is ‘The Teachers Lounge’ About? Image via Alamode Film Carla is also a very straightforward person who doesnt enjoy playing mental mind games to obtain information. Other recent nominees include the moving World War II epicNever Look Awayand the uproarious Palme dOr winnerToni Erdmann....

July 20, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Derek James

'Vanished Into the Night' Ending Explained: Who Kidnapped the Children?

Thecontentious couple reluctantly team up to cross legal and moral lines in hopes of securing a ransomof $150,000. Who Kidnaps the Kids in ‘Vanished Into the Night?’ Talk about possessive maternal instincts. Image via Netflix Looking back, some bizarre details begin to click into place. How Does Pietro Get His Kids Back in ‘Vanished Into the Night?’ Eddie Murphy reminds us that he’s still king. Image via Netflix During this phone call, the collector also responds to Pietro’s previous accusations of abduction....

July 19, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · Sara Arellano

Hallmark’s ‘Curious Caterer’ Return For Another Delicious Mystery

Summary Care for another round? The Hallmark Channel is officiallyreturning to the belovedCurious Caterer Mysteriesseries for a fifth installment. The upcomingCurious Caterer: Drumstick Dramais slated to be hitting television screens as soon as fall of 2024. Image via Hallmark TheCurious Caterer Mysterieshave been in high demand from audiences since theHallmark franchisedebuted in April 2022. Other returning cast members includeAndrew WalkerasDetective Tom Schultz,Lochlyn MunroasDr. Richard Korman,Jaycie DotinasMarla Maguire, andFire CountrysRiley DavisasDetective Mason Kildea....

July 19, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Howard Moran

Is It All in Patrick Bateman's Head in 'American Psycho'?

Bateman’s reality is one of rampant consumerism and endless clout-chasing. This is a biting, wry comedy examining the elements that make a man a monster. What Do People Think Of The American Psycho Ending? Image by Jefferson Chacon The ambiguity of the ending leaves a lot to discuss as well. However, drawings are one thing,but did anything from Patrick Bateman’s sick imagination come to life? Did Bateman really kill Paul Allen?...

July 19, 2024 · 1 min · 186 words · Michael Sanchez

Jessie Buckley Hits a High Note in This Underrated Musical Drama With 92% on Rotten Tomatoes

What Is Wild Rose About? Life has been relatively hard on Rose-Lynn Harlan (Buckley). This only further solidifies Rose-Lynns desire to beat the odds, and prove everyone wrong. Image by Zanda Rice Jessie Buckley’s meteoric rise can be charted through these performances. However, Rose-Lynns greatest attribute is her sincerity. Itsa unique heros journeythat is perfectly fitting for such an unorthodox performance. A troubled young Glaswegian woman dreams of becoming a Nashville country star....

July 19, 2024 · 1 min · 142 words · James Bennett

Maika Monroe Must Fight Her Double in This Atmospheric Sci-fi Horror Movie

Summary For moviesnotto watch with your significant other, tryDan BerkandRobert Olsens 2022Significant Other. While marketed as acreature feature, the movie seems to believe itsan alien invasion flick. The scenes where it is unclear who the alien is are elevated by composerOliver Coates’sharp and creeping score. Image via Paramount+ The eerie notes of his soundtrack flourish, adding extra tension to every shot of Ruth. Wait… is that… oh god. The shapeshifter initially takes the form of a deer, allowingSignificant Otherto exploit the classicnot-a-deer trope....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Brian Valdez

The 10 Best Home Invasion Movies, Ranked

From notable horror franchises tothe “What did I just watch?” titlesthat so many love,the best home invasion movies prey on the fear of spontaneity and unjustified terror. The Purgetakes home invasion to a new level byallowing the crime spree to be completely legal. Custom Image by Collider Staff There’s no rescue coming, and the 12-hour countdown is painstakingly slow. Your Rating Your comment has not been saved 9’mother!' The film starsJavier BardemandJennifer Lawrenceas a couple determined to make their rural home paradise....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 270 words · Jeffrey Bell

The 10 Worst Netflix Drama Movies, Ranked

Unfortunately, not every film hits the checklist. Theyre so bad, that audiences just have to watch them to believe it. Ironically, it is through this experience thatLilly learns how to see the light in her life again. Image via Netflix Sadly, the film is a snoozefest. She wakes up in a hospital, with no recollection of the incident and her past. To top it off, theres also a police detective who apparently has no idea about police procedures....

July 19, 2024 · 2 min · 387 words · Linda Johnson