Ballerina is the first spin-off in the John Wick franchise. Knowing Lionsgate, they needed this since John Wick and The Hunger Games are the only reliable IPs they have. This is the first film in the series not directed by Chad Stahelski, but rather by Len Wiseman. There are rumors that Stahelski ghost-directed the reshots, but I'm inclined to believe this is indeed Wiseman's film. The entire production felt cheap, something akin to a TV movie. The action is servicable…

There aren't many films out there that perfectly convey a stream of consciousness like All That Jazz. The film is a semi-autobiography from director Bob Fosse, based on his overworked experiences editing his 1974 film Lenny and staging the Broadway musical Chicago at the same time. Given his theater background and status as a highly influential dance choreographer, Bob Fosse knows how to make a film that covers the behind-the-scenes aspects of Broadway musicals. Of course, Fosse has the expertise…

Robert Eggers is one of my favorite rising directors whose craftsmanship stands out in the industry. He knows how to make a film atmospheric and brooding, all enhanced by his dedication to historical immersion. So I was simultaneously surprised and not surprised that his next project would be the second remake of F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu, which in turn is an unauthorized adaptation of Dracula. I will say that Eggers certainly met expectations.

As always, the atmosphere he builds is immaculate,…

Sinners is a new original horror film from director Ryan Coogler, with tons of pressure to succeed given the current state of the industry. It's about twin brothers returning to their hometown to open up a blues jukebar, only to encounter the supernatural dangers of vampires. Music is certainly the core of the film as Ryan Coogler explores ideas relating to music's immense communal power. The character of Sammie Moore has allusions to Robert Johnson, a famous blues musician from…