Review: Tonal whiplash and lazy writing misses the mark in ‘Mafia Mamma’
Consistent tonal imbalance turns “Mafia Mamma” into a downright stupid genre homage and one of 2023’s first cinematic misfires.
Johnny’s Awards Radar: The Pre-Festival 2022 Oscar Predictions
As festival season ramps up, senior writer Johnny Sobczak reveals his first batch of Oscar predictions for the 94th Academy Awards.
Review: ‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ is an overly-complex, joyless dud
Ambiguity in a film has the potential to do great things for audiences, but when that quest for varied interpretations comes at the cost of a coherent story and leaves audiences questioning what they just watched, then is it really worth it?
Review: ‘Knives Out’ marks best murder mystery in years
In “Knives Out,” Johnson has crafted a brilliant, fast-paced comedy-thriller capable of perfectly modernizing the classic murder mystery.
Review: ‘Hereditary’ mixes compelling drama and unsettling horror
“Hereditary” does to its audience exactly what its villains do to their victims – weaken you until you’re at your most vulnerable, and then attack when you’re unable to defend yourself.