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 4 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 4 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 title says it all: ‘Random Acts of Violence’

by Nick Spacek August 18, 2020 Print Reviews

Jay Baruchel’s ‘Random Acts of Violence’ is a steady stream of unpleasant encounters which alternate between teeth-grinding interpersonal interactions and blunt physical violence.

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Sign Up For Apple TV+ Just To Watch A24’s ‘Boys State’

by Jonah Desneux August 13, 2020 Print Reviews

‘Boys State’ is a wonderful documentary capturing the mock political conflict of the 2018 Texas Boys State. Full of emotions and symbolism, it’s an insightful look into the current state of American politics.

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Trejo and multicultural cast don’t quite elevate ‘Murder in the Woods’

by Nick Spacek August 13, 2020 Print Reviews

‘Murder in the Woods’ is a standard mainstream slasher, which means that, while the multicultural casting is something new, the way in which the cast is utilized isn’t.

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‘The Silencing’ Should be Silenced

by Warren Cantrell August 13, 2020 Print Reviews

A suspense thriller desperately short on suspense, ‘The Silencing’ feels less like a fully formed movie and more like the first cut of a first draft.

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‘The Tax Collector’ Needs An Audit

by Warren Cantrell August 6, 2020 Print Reviews

‘The Tax Collector’ has an interesting premise, yet is a cobbled together mess of almost-art that recycles interesting components of better work.

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Real-Life Father And Son Struggle in ‘Made in Italy’

by Jonah Desneux August 6, 2020 Print Reviews

Real-life father and son Liam Neeson and Michael Richardson star in James D’Arcy’s directorial debut about a dysfunctional father and son coming together. The film doesn’t live up to its on paper potential and instead is dreadfully dull.

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‘Rebuilding Paradise’ an honorable tribute to a town ravaged by tragedy

by Joe Jarosz July 30, 2020 Print Reviews

Ron Howard follows four people for one year as they deal with the loss of a town caused by a wildfire. The Camp Fire killed 85 people and is known as California’s most destructive wildfire.

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Natalia Dyer Goes Through Strange Things in ‘Yes, God, Yes’

by Warren Cantrell July 23, 2020 Print Reviews

‘Yes, God, Yes’ is a decent flick that takes a run at a very real, albeit uncinematic, moment in every person’s life (sexual discovery).

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Book ‘The Rental’, a New Thriller from director Dave Franco

by Warren Cantrell July 23, 2020 Print Reviews

If a person ever asked themself what it might have looked like if Alfred Hitchcock screwed around in the slasher genre, ‘The Rental’ might be the ticket.

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Great Ending Helps Horror Exercise ‘The Rental’ Land a Little Harder

by Nick Spacek July 23, 2020 Print Reviews

In ‘The Rental,’ the acting’s competent, the score ups the tension fairly effectively, and the game of waiting to see whose secrets and failures will be discovered (and how) is entertaining enough.

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‘The Other Lamb’ a Cult Film That Won’t Become A Classic

by Jonah Desneux July 21, 2020 Print Reviews

A gruesome tale about an all-female cult and the evil Christ-like man who leads them, it’s disturbing yet visually stunning. However a lackluster script keeps the film from reaching its great potential.

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“Sexy” Rip-Off of ‘The Craft’ Fails in Almost Every Way

by Nick Spacek July 14, 2020 Print Reviews

This is a movie which could’ve been fun, but ‘Coven’ fails because it takes all of the tropes of the witch movie and only looks at the surface for its inspiration.

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There’s Great Duality (and Acting) in ‘The Truth’

by KB Burke July 7, 2020 Print Reviews

Fabienne is a star of French cinema. She reigns amongst men who love and admire her. When she publishes her memoirs, her daughter Lumir returns from New York to Paris with her husband and young child. The reunion between mother and daughter will quickly turn to confrontation: truths will be told, accounts settled, loves and resentments confessed.

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Bizarre ‘Black Magic For White Boys’ succeeds in anti-wonder

by Jonah Desneux July 6, 2020 Print Reviews

‘Black Magic for White Boys’ is a dark comedy full of bizarre characters and relevant themes. When a failing magician turns to the dark arts to regain popularity, trouble ensues when selfish characters attempt to use the spells for their own greedy interest.

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