Detroit Cineaste
Reviews of movies and television programs
Midnight Mass
Midnight Mass, a new limited series on Netflix, is all talk and no action. You may be fooled into thinking it as scary, but it is anything but. You’d have the same experience listening to NPR for several hours. Not recommended. Continue reading Midnight Mass
No Time To Die
An enjoyable, if overlong, finale to Daniel Craig’s run as James Bond. As before, Craig is exceptional, and surrounded by a great supporting cast. The main exception being Malek’s blase villain. Recommended. Continue reading No Time To Die
Venom: Let There Be Carnage
A bonkers joyride through the Eddie Brock/Venom bromance. Woody Harrelson adds a suitable level of demented glee to the proceedings. Highly recommended. Continue reading Venom: Let There Be Carnage
Malignant (long take)
A deep dive into James Wan’s Malignant. If you end up with a nasty headache. You’ve been warned! Continue reading Malignant (long take)
The Card Counter (Quick Take)
Paul Schrader’s on a role, picking up where he left off with First Reformed. Like that movie and many others written by Schrader, The Card Counter is a rumination on the self-destructive qualities of men, and their search for redemption. Recommended. Continue reading The Card Counter (Quick Take)
Malignant (Quick Take)
My quick take on Malignant. A longer analysis will follow. Enjoy! Continue reading Malignant (Quick Take)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi ranks as one of the best origin stories the MCU has produced. Excellent acting, special effects that are actually special, and fresh locations make this entry special. Highly recommended! Continue reading Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Candyman (2021)
An exceptional horror movie in every aspect, with a story that respects your intelligence. Expertly crafted, Candyman is a must-see. Highly recommended. Continue reading Candyman (2021)
The Night House
An career-defining performance by Rebecca Hall and exceptional direction by David Bruckner make this overly complex horror movie watchable. Recommended. Continue reading The Night House
Don’t Breathe 2
A blood-soaked horror movie that asks us to choose the lesser of two really evil characters. Unlike the original movie, suspense is built wile we wait for the next gory beat-down. Recommended, but proceed with caution. Continue reading Don’t Breathe 2
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