Akriti Painuly

Babylon depicts Hollywood entering a transitional time with the introduction of sound, or “talkies,” in the booming 1920s. However, silent film star Jack Conrad (Brad Pitt) continues to indulge in his lavish lifestyle on a daily basis. He is constantly pursuing his notion of the … Read more

Despite “The Vigil’s” small impact on genre aficionados in 2019, the history of Jewish horror films remains sparse. Adding a page to this collection is “The Offering,” which has a great deal in common with its recent predecessor; it, too, is about a shape-shifting demon … Read more

Since the 1980s, action movies have been excessively simplistic in concept, execution, and title. So, if you hear that the new Gerard Butler picture is titled “Plane,” you’d be excused for assuming that you can run the entire film through your mind in a flash. … Read more

Moviegoers are finding the Menu to be an enticing experience. While a Yelp review of the restaurant featured in the film is unlikely to receive more than one star, What to Watch gave The Menu four stars, calling it “deliciously wonderful fun” and something “you’ll … Read more

The Walking Dead fans were extremely emotional leading up to the season finale on November 20, 2022. With so many loose ends to tie up, it seemed unclear how the conclusion could be satisfying. Those who anticipated being dissatisfied with the conclusion were pleasantly surprised … Read more

Nothing is as it seems in the new detective thriller The Pale Blue Eye. This mystery’s chilly facts are not for the faint of heart. Even the youthful Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling) is not spared in this case. As Poe and detective Augustus Landor … Read more

Blumhouse Productions is returning with another terrifying film titled ‘M3GAN’. The latest horror film from Blumhouse, known for hits such as ‘Get Out,’ ‘Split,’ and ‘Happy Death Day,’ is about an android doll prototype named ‘M3GAN’ who is up to no good. Allison Williams, Violet … Read more

I’m still unsure how to interpret Breeders (Sky One). Its distant ancestor is the typical family sitcom, yet it is unsettling and contains societal satire that is cutting. It will amuse, but never make you laugh out loud. It is intriguing but not engaging. The … Read more

Windfall is a darkly humorous thriller that combines a marital drama with a disastrous robbery. Charlie McDowell, director of The One I Love, directs a screenplay by Justin Lader and Andrew Kevin Walker. It is a film that combines cinematic and theatrical elements. Windfall is … Read more

Crimes of the Future begins with a young, peculiar child who will not stop eating bizarre stuff. His mother’s patience is barely holding on. Nonetheless, the boy’s death finally sets in action an assortment of character motivations that are going to alter everything. However, Cronenberg … Read more