Scene-Stealers Movie Reviews

Damned-Nation: God Bless “The Damned”

God Bless “The Damned”

Posted 2 weeks ago

A reverse 'Lord of the Flies' with 'The VVitch' vibes, 'The Damned' explores the moral cancers that humanity lets fester and blossom in both life and death.

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No Bark, No Bite: “Nightbitch” is Stinky

“Nightbitch” is Stinky

Posted 3 weeks ago

Amy Adams once again hurts this long time fan.

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Before the Circle of Life: “Mufasa: The Lion King” is a Roar Above the Rest

“Mufasa: The Lion King” is a Roar Above the Rest

Posted 3 weeks ago

The life of Mufasa is explored in this prequel.

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Fang-tastic: “Nosferatu” Sinks Teeth In Deep, Never Lets Go

“Nosferatu” Sinks Teeth In Deep, Never Lets Go

Posted 4 weeks ago

Terrifying, mesmerizing, beautiful yet terrible: this new version of 'Nosferatu' hits for the horror cycle and never looks back.

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Doggystyle: ‘Nightbitch’ Lands in the Doghouse

‘Nightbitch’ Lands in the Doghouse

Posted 1 month ago

'Nightbitch' delivers on its premise in its own not terribly cinematic way, and though underwhelming, showcases Amy Adams at her career best.

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‘The Virtuoso’ Doesn’t Complete the Job

by KB Burke May 5, 2021 Blu-ray/DVD Reviews

A lonesome stranger with nerves of steel must track down and kill a rogue hitman to satisfy an outstanding debt.

Lonnie Chavis Makes A Splash In ‘The Water Man’

by Jonah Desneux May 3, 2021 Print Reviews

David Oyelowo makes his directorial debut with the an enjoyable family adventure The Water Man. Basking in magical realism, The Water Man utilizes its creativity to overcome its generic plot.

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Close and Kunis Overact for ‘Four Good Days’

by Christian Ramos May 1, 2021 Print Reviews

In “Four Good Days,” it’s mother versus daughter in this domestic drama that feels more like a cheesy soap opera.

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‘The Outside Story’ Explores the Street Where You Live

by Christian Ramos May 1, 2021 Print Reviews

In a post-pandemic world, going outside your home to interact with strangers seems a wild experiment, something “The Outside Story” relates to.

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‘Golden Arm’ is Wonderfully Over the Top in Name and Spirit

by Warren Cantrell April 30, 2021 Print Reviews

Bridesmaids for arm-wrestling, ‘Golden Arm’ proves that boys aren’t the only ones who can carry a film with stupid macho humor and improv craziness.

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‘Without Remorse’ is Good, But it Has a Jack Ryan Problem

by Warren Cantrell April 28, 2021 Print Reviews

‘Without Remorse’ moves well and has stakes, but ultimately suffers from a Jack Ryan deficiency.

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Best Picture Winner ‘Nomadland’ Coming Home on Blu-ray

by KB Burke April 27, 2021 Blu-ray/DVD Reviews

Following the economic collapse of a town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and explores an unconventional life in the vast landscape of the American West.

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‘Together Together’ is a Sweet, Platonic Love Story

by Logan Van Winkle April 23, 2021 Print Reviews

Ed Helms and Patti Harrison shine in a different kind of romantic comedy.

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‘Mortal Kombat’ Can’t Land a Flawless Victory, But Gets a Good Win

by Warren Cantrell April 22, 2021 Print Reviews

A gore-happy love letter to a notoriously violent video game, ‘Mortal Kombat’ is the film that fans of the franchise have been waiting for.

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‘Wildcat’ Has Claws, But is Thematically De-Fanged

by Warren Cantrell April 22, 2021 Print Reviews

‘Wildcat’ is little more than torture porn with all the foreplay and none of the payoff.

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Horror Anthology ‘The Mortuary Collection’ Makes Most of What It Has

by Nick Spacek April 19, 2021 Blu-ray/DVD Reviews

Written and directed by Ryan Spindell, the new horror anthology The Mortuary Collection stars Clancy Brown and Caitlin Custer in a collection of four tales of ever-expanding terror, surrounded by a frame story which weaves in and out of the installments themselves.

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‘Jakob’s Wife’ Subverts The Usual Vampire Tropes

by Nick Spacek April 13, 2021 Print Reviews

Jakob’s Wife, writer/director Travis Stevens’ follow-up to the stellar Girl on the Third Floor is a slyly comedic take on the vampire genre, with the added bonus of offering up a really powerful role for star Barbara Crampton.

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‘Tina’ Doc is Simply the Best

by Christian Ramos April 2, 2021 Print Reviews

Tina Turner has had a life so extravagant and inspiring, it was high time her story finally be told on film for her audiences to once more fall in love with her.

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‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is fun to watch, dumb to think about

by Tim English March 30, 2021 Print Reviews

Yes, there are human beings in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong,’ but they matter very little in comparison to everything else that happens during the epic showdown of these two legendary Titans.

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