AuthorZach Goins

Zach Goins is a member of the North Carolina Film Critics Association based in Raleigh, N.C. Zach co-founded Inside The Film Room in 2018 and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the website and co-host of the podcast. Zach also serves as a film critic for CLTure.org.

Posted September 14, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ shows remarkable visual enhancements on 4K

The 4K Ultra HD release of “The Shawshank Redemption” is leaps and bounds above its Blu-ray counterpart.

Posted September 14, 2021 Movies

Giveaway: Add to your ‘Fast’ collection by winning a free ‘F9’ Blu-ray

Find out how you can win a free Blu-ray copy of “F9: The Fast Saga.”

Posted September 13, 2021

Bonus Features: Catch one of 2021’s best series as “Mare of Easttown” hits Blu-ray

“Mare of Easttown” quickly became one of HBO’s best dramas ever, and now it’s coming home on Blu-ray.

Posted September 6, 20211 Comment Movies

Bonus Features: Release the Snyder Cut with ‘Zack Snyder’s Justice League’ in 4K

Not only did “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” release on HBO Max, but now it’s coming home on 4K Ultra HD.

Posted September 2, 20213 Comments Movies

Review: Creative combat and strong characters help ‘Shang-Chi’ reignite MCU

Marvel has welcomed its latest superhero to the big screen and the MCU in “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.”

Posted August 29, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: ‘In the Heights’ home release only has one real extra, but it’s a big one

On of the year’s biggest musicals comes home on 4K Ultra HD with “In the Heights.”

Posted August 23, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: ‘The Conjuring 3’ home release pulls back curtain on true story

The latest entry in the terrifying “Conjuring” franchise comes home on 4K.

Posted August 19, 20212 Comments Movies

Review: The atmospheric terror of ‘The Night House’ delivers 2021’s best horror film

Channeling some of the best horror films of recent years, “The Night House” blends existential dread, trauma, grief and good old fashioned spectral haunts to create the year’s most chilling film yet.

Posted August 18, 2021 Movies

Fantasia Review: ‘When I Consume You’ is an underwhelming spin on revenge horror

Blending family drama with supernatural horror and a revenge narrative, “When I Consume You” does its best to find fear in everyday life, but the results are a meandering, overly complex dud.

Posted August 10, 2021 Movies

Fantasia Review: ‘Baby Money’ delivers thrills and suspense in crime-drama

What Fantasia Festival’s “Baby Money” lacks in big-budget flair it makes up for in thrills and suspense.

Posted August 10, 20212 Comments

Review: ‘What If…?’ is a light, fun Marvel thought experiment

Marvel’s “What If…” starts on a somewhat underwhelming note, but the second and third episodes escalate quickly and truly display the creativity and potential that the series has to offer.

Posted August 9, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: Start spooky season early with ‘Friday the 13th’ 8-Movie Collection

Gear up for 2021’s only Friday the 13th with the new eight-movie collection on Blu-ray.

Posted August 2, 2021 Movies

Review: ‘Nine Days’ is a heartfelt, evocative look at life

First-time director Edson Oda has crafted a beautiful, thought-provoking look at what it means to live in “Nine Days.”

Posted August 1, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ is a compelling thriller, but lacking special features

“Those Who Wish Me Dead” is certainly worth a watch, but the lack of bonus features makes it hard to justify purchasing the Blu-ray.

Posted July 28, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: The Disney+ adventure gets physical with ‘Luca’ on 4K

After wowing viewers on Disney+ in June, “Luca” is coming home on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray with plenty of deleted scenes

Posted July 25, 2021 Movies

Bonus Features: ‘A Quiet Place: Part II’ sets up a perfect double feature

“A Quiet Place” fans can now binge both movies all the way through with the home release of “Part II” on 4K Ultra HD.