Assessing the overall value of a horror movie is easy. Basically, how scary is it? There are other factors to consider (intent, theme, production values, performances, sustained tension, etc) but really, when you get down to it, did the movie achieve its most transparent goal of unnerving its audience? I will admit that, in addition to losing sleep after seeing it, the new Pet … [Read more...] about PET SEMATARY New Movie Review: Brace yourself, horror fans
John Lithgow
MISS SLOANE New Movie Review
The opening shot of Miss Sloane is an extreme close-up of its star, Jessica Chastain. Playing the title role, Chastain explains to the camera what a lobbyist is and how far her character will go to succeed at her profession. We quickly learn that Chastain's Elizabeth Sloane is about to testify before a senator (John Lithgow) over her questionable behavior on behalf of the gun … [Read more...] about MISS SLOANE New Movie Review