Crime 101: An Effective Crime Drama with Familiar Elements (4K)
The Film: Much like the horror genre, crime drama is another one of those types of films where it's a little difficult to come up with something truly original, so much so that you pretty much have to go to "Inception" lengths to really pull any surprises. There's a basic mix of ingredients, the details of which you can change around a bit in various ways, but it's basically going to come down to how well the characters are developed and the amount of excitement that can be b
Task: The Complete First Season: Brad Ingelsby Delivers Another Riveting Crime Thriller (DVD)
The Show: When writer Brad Ingelsby last graced our television screens back in 2021, he brought us the remarkably compelling miniseries "Mare of Easttown," a fascinating murder mystery that garnered him a WGA Award and an Emmy nomination (which he most definitely should have won). The show was an amazing success and resulted in an extended deal with HBO, which leads us to his next television effort known as "Task," another series that takes us to a small & remote town where t
Mickey 17: A Mildly-Amusing Effort Overstuffed with Intriguing Ideas (Blu-ray)
The Film: Last time we saw acclaimed filmmaker Bong Joon Ho, he delivered what many consider to be his greatest masterpiece, "Parasite,"...
Thor: Ragnarok: A Dark Franchise Cranks Up the Fun
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is well-known for having some insanely entertaining franchises under its belt, including “Guardians of the...
Spotlight: Well-Intentioned, but Not Very Compelling (Blu-ray)
The Film: Investigative journalism has been a fascinating subgenre for film for several decades. Who could ever forget watching Woodward...