Fun, entertaining and visually outstanding
“A pulpy, visually striking throwback to classic Hollywood adventure pictures, 2004's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is a fascinating forgotten gem that deserves reappraisal and rediscovery. Taking its cues from comic books, Indiana Jones, science fiction serials and many more, Sky Captain is ” read more
An overlooked character-based dark comedy
“Adapted from the 1990s graphic novel series by Daniel Clowes, 2001's Ghost World is a wonderful, deadpan, darkly comedic depiction of post-high school teenage angst with its inherent ups and downs. Clowes was involved in adapting his comic for the big screen, collaborating with director Terry Zwigof” read more
Enjoyable, visually sleek, funny rom-com
“With movies like 2023's No Hard Feelings and Anyone But You, it is refreshing and comforting to see studios taking chances on modestly budgeted, R-rated romantic comedies. Additionally, it is note-worthy for any rom-com to receive a theatrical release in 2024, as the genre is now primarily reserved ” read more
Supremely enjoyable '90s action/disaster flick
“Underrated and overlooked to an almost criminal extent, 1998's Hard Rain is a supremely enjoyable action film from the genre's old-school glory days. Written by Graham Yost (Speed, Broken Arrow), Hard Rain distinguishes itself from other genre pictures by setting the action in a natural disaster, ma” read more