Indie Suspense/Thriller

“Backrooms”

By Brett_G on

8.4

In one word? Aesthetic.

It took me a solid 48 hours to fully process just what the hell I witnessed during this 2 hours in the theater. I still wasn’t entirely sure, and may never be fully certain.

AS the liminal space envelopes you, each frame comes alive with clues in every pixel, every micro expression on the faces of the cast. Prepare to have your mind blown, and leave with a sense of bewilderment. The second and third acts will either fill you with love or hatred – there really is no in between. I fell into the former, having been looking forward to this one for months now. A refreshing time enjoying originality!

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Blockbuster Drama

“The Devil Wears Prada 2”

By Brett_G on

7.6

For some reason, this reminded me of the “Entourage” movie. Pure nostalgia and akin to visiting old friends for a good hang. Everyone hitting their best notes in the harmony perfectly and effortlessly exuding grace that most movies dream of. The perfect amount of sappy paired with just the right amount of sass. Here’s hoping they keep the sequels to a once in a generation thing to avoid cheapening our favorite cinematic luxury brand.

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Blockbuster Documentary

“Michael”

By Brett_G on

7.5

Ugh… this is everything wrong with biopics. Nothing new, and an runtime fit for a miniseries. I loved every bit of the music, and it has its moments, but this one ultimately falls flat in that it plays it safe at every turn, blending into its genre in a way that should be offensive to fans of the king of pop. The man deserves a much more interesting biopic!

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Horror/Thriller

“Passenger”

By Brett_G on

6.8

If you’ve ever found yourself lonely while on the road – have I got the movie for you!

I got mostly what I expected here. A solid B movie with more jump scares than you can flash your high-beams at. A really fun deconstruction of the recently popular van culture and exploration of society’s degradation through the lens of no longer being able to pick up hitchhikers or stop to help someone on the side of the road. Too deep for this page? I hope not. That’s what I love about the horror genre. It’s ability to make even the deepest, darkest reflections of society palatable to the masses, giving us an opportunity to self-reflect and maybe grow from them.

Anyways – this is a solid watch if you’re looking for a scary flick you don’t have to think too much about.

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