James Wan Has Gory Fun With Malignant
James Jay Edwards reviews Malignant, a horror film directed by James Wan from a screenplay by Akela Cooper, and starring Annabelle Wallis. (Warner Bros.)
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Falling Down a Deep, Narrow Hole: An Interview with Matthew Borczon
An interview with writer Matthew Borczon about poetry as catharsis, having served in a combat hospital in Afghanistan, writing about war and his struggles with PTSD.
Martyrs Lane Creeps Its Way Through a Slow Burn Mystery
James Jay Edwards reviews Martyrs Lane, a slow-burn horror mystery film, written and directed by Ruth Platt, and starring Kiera Thompson and Sienna Sayer. (Shudder)
The Madness Inside Me Is Technically Stunning, but Stumbles Over Its Story
James Jay Edwards reviews The Madness Inside Me, a horror-thriller film written and directed by Matthew Berkowitz. (Gravitas Ventures)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Ushers in the Next Phase of Marvel with Fist-Flinging Style
James Jay Edwards reviews Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, a Marvel superhero film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. (Marvel Studios)
Nia DeCosta’s Candyman Dares You To “Say His Name”
James Jay Edwards reviews Candyman, a supernatural slasher film directed by Nia DaCosta and starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. (Universal Pictures)
David Bruckner’s The Night House Serves Up a Creepy Supernatural Mystery
James Jay Edwards reviews The Night House, a psychological horror film directed by David Bruckner and starring Rebecca Hall. (Searchlight Studios)
Free Guy Is Two Movies—One Fun, and One Mediocre
James Jay Edwards reviews Free Guy, a science fiction action comedy directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer. (20th Century Studios)
Monuments Is a New Twist on the Old Road Movie
James Jay Edwards reviews Monuments, a unique road trip movie written and directed by Jack C. Newell and starring David Sullivan and Marguerite Moreau. (1091 Pictures)
Sparks and Leos Carax Team Up for the Wonderfully Quirky Annette
James Jay Edwards reviews Annette, a musical with original music, songs, and story by the band Sparks, Ron and Russell Mael, and directed by Leos Carax. (Amazon Studios)