Whenever the subject of John Carpenter comes up, there is undoubtedly going to be someone who proposes that he is the greatest filmmaker of his generation, which they think is a controversial opinion when, in reality, it is one that many can find some value in, even if perhaps not to the extent of resorting…
Category: Action
Normal (2026)
There’s a fascinating contradiction in a lot of media from over the years, where it is implied that the smaller and more quaint a town is, the bigger and more sinister the secrets lurking beneath the surface are, which has become such a common narrative trope that it borders on being unbearably cliché, solely because…
Over Your Dead Body (2026)
Every couple has its bad days, and it has often been said that it’s in these moments that many relationships grow the strongest, since if someone can overcome the everyday irritants that come with being in a relationship. Pretty much everything else (barring actual immoral actions) is extremely easy. However, some couples are not meant…
Apex (2026)
We’ve all been in this situation – seated around a table at a dinner party, or in front of a blazing fire, where someone asks one question: what is the scariest animal? Some will mention vicious beasts like lions or sharks, others will try to be smart and say that the hippopotamus is unexpectedly dangerous,…
Throne of Blood (1957)
For about as long as artists have been crafting works, there has been a belief that the pinnacle of dramatic expression is the plays and poems of William Shakespeare, a man whose very name evokes the image of quality, artistic integrity and history-defining creativity. Very few writers have been able to see their work not…
Top Gun (1986)
When it comes to films that are ordained as classics of cinema, you get two general groups – there are those that earn their reputation (either exceeding expectations or simply meeting them), and then there are the ones that are unfortunately overpraised to the point where eventually watching them is disappointing to say the least….
Sirāt (2025)
How far would you go to rescue the ones you love? For most of us, such a question isn’t even worth asking, since there are limits to the risk we are willing to take to help the people we care about, which is even more applicable for the love a parent has for their children….
Rope of Sand (1949)
We all appreciate a solidly made, well-constructed adventure film. Hollywood was well-aware of this fact, with the classical era being filled to the brim with stories that take place in the furthest corners of the world (the more exotic, the better), and focus on valiant heroes that overcome every obstacle without acquiring so much as…
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
Hollywood’s return to making monster films has certainly been a wonderful surprise, since it has become increasingly clear that these films, while not always of the highest quality, usually contain an element of ingenuity and creativity that is often missing from a lot of other genres. Attempts to make the genre more formal and sophisticated…
Love Hurts (2025)
We all carry remnants of our past, which we tend to prefer to keep hidden, at least to a certain extent – but the bigger the secret, the more challenging it is to conceal it, which can often lead to complications when the truth is unearthed, especially when they relate to more morally questionable aspects…
The Postmodern Pelican 