Benoit Blanc and the “Knives Out” franchise is the movie series that Gen Z and Millennials have been waiting for, for a long time. For years, there were so many great series and movies with ensemble casts concerning a murder mystery or mysterious death, and we missed out on that great sub-genre. That is until Rian Johnson offered his deliciously entertaining “Knives Out” in 2019. He follows that up with “Glass Onion,” a movie that is a continuation but is by no means a repeat of the original film. Johnson absolutely thrives on subverting expectations while delivering some great social commentary right down to the literal Glass Onion.
Tag Archives: Drama
Fall (2022)
There are two types of survival films: One where our characters are in a situation where despite their best efforts, are screwed. The second type is where common sense evades moronic protagonists who dig themselves in to a hole from minute one. Scott Mann’s “Fall” is the second type. Despite being acrophobic’s nightmare (that is about all “Fall” has going for it) it’s basically a how to, of what not to do when honoring a loved one.
DO spread their ashes if you want; it’s trite but sweet.
DON’T climb to the top of a humongous, unstable radio tower to do it.
What ever happened to lakes, oceans, or stable cliffs?
Smile (2022)
I think we can all agree that the marketing for Parker Finn’s “Smile” has been pretty genius. It’s a movie that has built enough clout to attract an audience that’s been big enough to continue a large swell of even more horror films coming in to theaters. It’s good because now we can start to see more movies as immensely disturbing as “Smile,” one hopes. While it’s often compared to “It Follows,” I’d say “Smile” is more in the vein of “The Babadook.”
Battle for Saipan (2022)
In World War II, a surgeon and an assorted group of patients and trained personnel face off with an attack from the other side while under-equipped and under-prepared.
From Scratch (2022) Resonates Beyond The Typical Romantic Drama
Get your tissues ready. Netflix’s From Scratch, starring Zoe Saldaña, Keith David, and Eugenio Mastrandrea is based on a true story of love and loss.
Operation Seawolf (2022)
Near the end of WWII, in a desperate move, German Forces sent U-Boats towards the US in an attempt to capture the US Homeland. As the end of the war looms, the story of one of these U-Boats and of some of the US Forces is explored here.
The Man in Room 6 (2022)
A young woman connects with an elder man in a nursing home following the passing of her grandfather. The man soon tells her his long and complex life story.