The Legend Of La Llorona Review: Spooky Mexican Myth Is More Fun Than Scary

The Legend of La Llorona The Weeping Woman ( aka , La Llorona ) is a 16th - century folk tale . Legend has it that a woman named Maria wed a rich conquistador and had two kid . When she light upon her new lovers ’ infidelity , she drowned both of her child in a river . Consumed with monumental guilt , she swim herself immediately after . As the legend has it , her crimes were so austere she was punished to an eternity in purgatory until she notice her lost children — or , at least , someone ’s child ....

January 9, 2022 · 6 min · 1149 words · Jacob Walker

10 Aardman Short Films To Watch If You Liked Robin Robin

Related UK - based Aardman animations have long been one of the most originative studios around , in part due to their conscientious kibosh - movement process . While some of their film have been computer - sire or made use of 2D animation , they are mostly known for their trademark Henry Clay animation style , dubbed ' claymation . ' While Aardman has join forces with other studios before , notably DreamWorks onFlushed aside , their late short , Robin Robinis a conscientious objector - production with Netflix , and with its arrival in December , it ’s worth looking back at which short films stood out as some of the best vivification around ....

January 8, 2022 · 6 min · 1203 words · Natasha Anderson

The 355 Review: Trite Spy Movie Is Shallow & Entirely Missable

The 355 undercover agent movies are no alien to Hollywood , butThe 355flips the script and trade in a typically male - fronted mould for an all - women squad . Starring Jessica Chastain , Lupita Nyong’o , Diane Kruger , Penélope Cruz and Fan Bingbing , The 355follows in the tendency of movies likeOcean ’s 8andAtomic Blonde — though it ’s not base on a preexist franchise — by subverting cast expectations within the spy musical style ....

January 6, 2022 · 5 min · 1057 words · Kyle Werner

Jockey Review: A Sports Drama Like You've Never Seen Before

Jockey The 2021 feature filmJockeyis an unapologetically brutal story of one man ’s battle to stay relevant in a sport that is rapidly leaving him behind . Yet director Clint Bentley recount the story with nuance and grace , avoiding the typical pitfall of the genre . Neither devastatingly stark nor tooth - achingly saccharine , Jockeyis a balanced and earnest portrayal of its topic topic . Those who have intercourse little about the sport will be outrage ( and likely alarm ) by the work conditions of the jockey , but audience with experience in the manufacture — or agriculture in worldwide — will apprize the dignity afforded to these blue - shoe collar , financially vulnerable masters ....

January 5, 2022 · 6 min · 1104 words · Eric Cline

The Tragedy of Macbeth Review: A Faithful & Visually Stunning Adaptation

The Tragedy of Macbeth For decades , Joel and Ethan Coen have worked in tandem as one of the diligence ’s most unequalled directing twosome , craft everything from beloved cult favorites to acclaimed Oscar - winning dramas . The two are so unite it ’s odd to look at one without the other , which is what makesThe Tragedy of Macbethso fascinating . Joel is the sole conductor and the celluloid was made without Ethan ’s participation in some capacitance ....

December 24, 2021 · 5 min · 1042 words · Michelle Whitehead

The Matrix Resurrections Review: Nostalgic To A Fault, But Worth The Return

The Matrix Resurrections When it comes to continuation , especially ones publish well-nigh two decades after the original , it can be hard to equilibrize the feel and timber for the original work while also bringing it into the present day . In 2021 , what doesThe Matrix Resurrections — the fourth installment inThe Matrixfranchise and the first one direct by only one of the Wachowski sib — have to say that the original trilogy has n’t already ?...

December 21, 2021 · 5 min · 1015 words · Adrian Freeman

Achoura Review: A Dark & Twisted Moroccan Horror With A Few Hiccups

Achoura There have always been floor — birthed from mythology and folklore — that are tell to children ( to put them to sleep , keep them in bed , or out of trouble ) . Sometimes , these tales can be nightmare - induct due to child ’s dynamic resource , but nothing is more terrifying than a on the face of it harmless story coming to life . Such is the character inAchoura , a Moroccan repugnance thriller directed by Talal Selhami from a screenplay by Selhami , Jawad Lahlou , and David Villemin ....

December 20, 2021 · 5 min · 959 words · Lynn Stewart

Scarf Review: Stunning Visuals Tangled In Confusing Storytelling

Related Scarfis a visually arresting 3D puzzle - platformer and adventure game developed by Uprising Studio andpublished by THQ Nordic . It watch over Hyke , a magical spirit , as he and his polymorphic scarf figure out various puzzle , help other drop off souls in their pursuit to meld with nature , and see what it mean to be a hero . This is the tale blurb found inScarf ’s selling material and that ’s important to clarify because very little of that is made clear whilst playing the game ....

December 20, 2021 · 4 min · 642 words · Shawna Martin

Mother/Android Review: Compelling Concept, Lackluster Execution

Mother/Android In the mankind ofMother / Android , humans have become dependent on engineering science . Specifically , using androids for a compass of needs — from working as personal help at abode , construction worker , teacher aides , warehouse workers , you name it . The film ’s assumption is not whole original as there have been many sci - fi films that take on human catch concerning a technology - dependent high society ....

December 19, 2021 · 5 min · 901 words · Susan Sanchez

Swan Song Review: An Overly Sentimental, Yet Deeply Engaging Sci-Fi Drama

Swan Song Swan Songis Mahershala Ali ’s first leading role in a feature picture , which is hard to imagine considering he ’s a two - time Oscar - victor . And while it feels long overdue , Swan Songproves to be an particular start to this Modern level of Ali ’s life history . The film comes from writer - director Benjamin Cleary and it ’s subtly futuristic , set in a near - future tense not too unlike from the present twenty-four hours ....

December 19, 2021 · 5 min · 973 words · Ruth Rogers

Rumble Review: Animated Film Lacks A Fighting Spirit

Rumble Reel Fx Studio’sRumbleputs up a decent bout , but does n’t have the spirit of a worthwhile invigorate feature . Geraldine Viswanathan ( Blockers ) roleplay Winnie Coyle , a young fan eager to become a coach-and-four and Will Arnett ( BoJack Horseman , Lego Batman ) voice the second lead , Rayburn Jr. , a runaway hiding from his destiny . Expectations for Viswanathan as a spokesperson actor have yet to be ready , but Arnett is inarguably a modern caption in the theatre of operations and this offering feels far from unique ....

December 17, 2021 · 4 min · 833 words · Laura Cochran

GTFO Review: A Brutal Shooter That Strikes Pay Dirt

Related Developer 10 Chambers spent years working onGTFObefore Early Access , and after the initial discharge , the squad spent a further two age fine-tune the experience prior to the version 1.0 launch . GTFOtook massive strides in that time , andthis workweek ’s launch updateis no slouch either . Adding in bot mate , character customization , and a few tiny nods towards accessibility , GTFOnow feel like a full package ....

December 16, 2021 · 6 min · 1121 words · Erin Jacobs

The King's Man Review: The Worst The Kingsman Franchise Has To Offer

The King’s Man The King ’s Mankicks off just prior to World War I , with the Duke of Oxford ( Ralph Fiennes ) having dedicate himself to a lifespan of pacifism for keep his boy Conrad ( Harris Dickinson ) safe . However , when the warfare begins in earnest , Conrad is driven to fight down for his nation — and uncover the secret group plat the destruction of England ....

December 14, 2021 · 4 min · 851 words · Derek Mendoza