The Iron Claw – Shea’s Review
Shea Angus I must confess my potential biases at the start and declare that I’m a bit of a wrestling fan. I watched it when I was a kid, but fell out…
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Poor Things – Shea’s Review
It’s the holiday season which means we’re inundated with a bunch of films seeking some awards buzz before the Academy Awards early next year and my Scene card has been…
Napoleon – Shea’s Review
Napoleon was written by David Scarpa, directed by Ridley Scott, and stars Joaquin Phoenix as the titular Emperor of France. I’m a bit of a history buff and one of…
Godzilla Minus One – Shea’s Review
The author argues that "Godzilla Minus One" surpasses all previous Godzilla movies and criticizes Hollywood's attempts at producing them. Praising the plot, character development, and visual effects of the Japanese…
Silent Night (2023) – Shea’s Review
John Woo's latest Hollywood venture, Silent Night, starring Joel Kinnaman, is a dialogue-lite revenge thriller set on Christmas Eve. The reviewer finds the film underwhelming, with a slow, tedious pace…
Dream Scenario – Shea’s Review
In 2023, Nicolas Cage starred in five films, including "Dream Scenario," produced by the independent studio, A24. The film, featuring Cage as a professor appearing in people's dreams, is a…
Thanksgiving – Shea’s Review
In 1978 John Carpenter gave us Halloween which has become synonymous with the season, from the iconic look of Michael Myers to the amazing soundtrack. Now we have Thanksgiving, which…
The Holdovers – Shea’s Review
"The Holdovers," directed by Alexander Payne and starring Paul Giamatti, is a comedy-drama set in New England during the Christmas season of 1970. Giamatti plays an uptight professor at Barton…
Anatomy of a Fall – Shea’s Review
"Anatomy of a Fall" is a French film directed by Justine Triet. The film, initially presented as a murder mystery, evolves into an exploration of relationships and truth, supported by…
Killers of the Flower Moon – Shea’s Review
Before I get into the review itself, I want to do what I can to make sure you’re prepared for this movie. I’ve been excited for Killers of the Flower…