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Crime 101 / Amazon MGM Studios (2026)

Crime 101 (Movie Review)

Avatar for Kaitlin CushmanKaitlin CushmanKaitlin Cushman

A sleek, high-stakes heist Thriller that channels the grit and tension of classic 1990s crime cinema, Crime 101 wastes no time pulling you into its dangerous game of ambition and betrayal. Coming to theaters February 13, 2026, from Amazon MGM Studios, Crime 101 is written and directed ... Read More
Death Packs a Suitcase / Kino Lorber (2025)

Death Packs a Suitcase (Blu-ray Review)

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The mark of a special filmmaker is the ability to float between genres and still create something compelling and entertaining. A rare talent, one who checks off each box, is Spain’s  Jess Franco, the director of well over 175 feature films in a broad range ... Read More
A Hyena in the Safe / Celluloid Dreams (2025)

A Hyena in the Safe (Blu-ray Review)

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Some merely listen to music and watch films, while others live to uncover something new and exciting with each turn. Call them explorers, call them tastemakers, wherever the case may be, they are unique personalities who are most happy digging through a bin of records ... Read More
The Plague / IFC (2025)

The Plague (Movie Review)

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Life can be difficult at any age, but the transition from twelve to becoming a true teenager is often one of the most challenging times of one’s life. Set for a limited theatrical release on Christmas Eve of 2025, before a wider release on January ... Read More
Sea of Love (1989)

Sea of Love (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

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By 1989, Al Panico had already established himself as one of Hollywood’s top-tier actors. Jumping into the limelight seventeen years earlier with his role in 1972’s The Godfather, in the years to follow, he made waves with films like 1973’s Serpico, 1975’s Dog Day Afternoon, ... Read More
Lake George movie 2024

Lake George (Movie Review)

Avatar for Kaitlin CushmanKaitlin CushmanKaitlin Cushman

In the Crime film genre, few original plotlines remain, as staples like heists, double-crosses, and morally ambiguous characters have been explored time and again. Yet, it is not the novelty of the story that captivates audiences, but how filmmakers put their spin on these familiar ... Read More