Nemesis is a strange beast of a film. For the first half you think it’s going to be just a family drama involving organized crime, but as the runtime counts on the narrative gets flipped. This isn’t a spoiler as much as a saving grace because, if I’m honest, the crime family drama as a [...]

Whitetail is a competent thriller if a bit longer than needed. In the best of hands, utilizing a small cast in just a handful of settings, can still be a challenge when creating a feature length film. But at nearly two hours, Whitetail loses steam and attention as it ticks on. The movie is filled [...]

Downeast is more of a character drama about people living a life so ingrained with the dark underbelly of their small town with little hope of break free of the cycle. While there is some action peppered throughout, it never becomes the focus of the film. The refrained used of action makes the scenes of [...]

As we meet up with young Gio as he makes his way home, he visits a church to see Father Kelly. Then runs into his uncle and cousin which leads to a tense altercation with some bullies from school. Ten years later, we see an older Gio. While he’s older, he’s still involved in the [...]

The Richardson family is expecting a new addition when daughter Rebecca finds out she’s pregnant, but the excitement is cut short when a menacing young man by the name of Aksel, on behalf of Aksels dad shows up to offer to by the land that the family lives on. He is quickly shot down, thus [...]

Final Stop could be considered a thriller through and through. Strong performances throughout helped elevate the film as a whole. There are hints of casual racism and an underlining feeling that something is going wrong. The final product could have been stronger if it leaned more into these aspects though. It almost has a biting [...]

Pledge week. Carefree, fun filled, party weekend. The perfect time for Whiton University to become the scene of a brutal crime which leaves their star athlete murdered. In the midst of grief and chaos, the deeper truth behind the murder, and the not-so-pristine past of the athlete, and the University, come to light. Bereaved sister [...]