The Assessment Embraces Its Strange and Uncomfortable Story
The Assessment procreation and shoves intrusive governmental oversight into the mix with a cast that raises the discomfort and fascination.
FIlm Reviews
DarkSkyLady’s page of film reviews, critiques, and analysis. Genre runs the gamut from animation movies to documentaries to horror movies all through their unique lens.
Locked Is A Promising, Yet Sadistic & Satisfying Rollercoaster
Complete with a tight script and strong performances, Locked is a satisfying yet sadistic thrill ride that will keep you glued to your seat from minute one.
Borderline Is Dark Comedy Crammed With Odd Moments
Borderline is an oddball dark comedy filled with fantastic performances and tons of surprises that captures the harm of humoring obsession.
The Rule of Jenny Pen is Ferocious, Insidious, and Wonderful
The Rule of Jenny Pen shows bullies are not just among the young. It builds an uncomfortable look at bullying and silent acceptance.
Black Bag Is A Short, Yet Tight Espionage Bonanza
Filled with a strong script and good performances, Black Bag serves as a sharp, yet tight spy thriller from beginning to end.
Riff Raff Is A Fully Disastrous Look at Blending Genres
Despite a star-studded ensemble and some good performances, Riff Raff is completely unsure what type of movie it wants to be.
The Monkey Is A Simplistic, Yet Provocative & Blood-Soaked Joyride
With The Monkey, director
Osgood Perkins adapts Stephen King’s short story into a hilarious, yet bloody and intense affair.
The Gorge, Despite a Weak Script, Has Action and Love
The Gorge is at once an entertaining film and a frustrating one given one lead stands strong, making the most of the story, and the other struggles to emote.
Move Ya Body Is a Fascinating, Eye-Opening Surprise [Sundance]
Move Ya Body: The Birth of House is informative, delving into the origins while explaining the struggles unique to the creators because of prejudice.
Love Hurts Is A Fast-Paced Disappointment From Beginning to End
Despite some promising action sequences and a promising lead turn for Ke Huy Quan, Love Hurts disappoints as the pacing hurts rather than helps the film.
Heart Eyes Is More Comedy Than Horror, But It Is Still Outstanding Fun
Blending comedy and horror together, director Josh Ruben makes Heart Eyes is a fun, bloody, tongue-in-cheek homage to the slasher genre.
Speak. Shows The Remarkable Gift of Spoken Word [Sundance]
Speak. is an exciting, inspirational documentary that connects with audiences, touching on personal yet broad societal and political issues.