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.

Tom Cruise plays Capt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick Review

They Talk Key Art

They Talk Review

Jesthica still: (L to R) Callie Hernandez, Ashley Denise Robinson

Jethica [SXSW ’22] Review

X image of Mia Goth as Maxine

X Review

Sell/Buy/Date still of Sarah Jones and her characters

Sell/Buy/Date [SXSW ’22] Review

Asking For It poster

Asking For It Review

The Batman image of Batman (Robert Pattinson) and Catwoman (Zoë Kravitz)

The Batman (2022) Review

In Search of Tomorrow poster image

In Search of Tomorrow Review

Aftershock documentary still of Shawnee Benton Gibson and Bruce McIntyre

Aftershock [Sundance ’22 Review]

Emergency still of Kunle (Donald Elise Watkins), Sean (RJ Tyler) and Carlos (Sebastian Chacon) in a car.

Emergency [Sundance ’22 Review]

When You Finish Saving The World [Sundance ’22 Review]

The Legend of La Llorona Review

The Tender Bar Review

Twas the Night Review

Nightmare Alley Review

India Sweets and Spices Review

Marionette Review

Army of Thieves Review

Night Teeth Review

Satoshi Kon, The Illusionist: NIGHTSTREAM ’21 Review

Poser: NIGHTSTREAM ’21 Review

The Electrical Life of Louis Wain: TIFF ’21 Review

The Guilty: TIFF ’21 Review

There’s Someone Inside Your House Review

Night Raiders: TIFF ’21 Review

Aloners: TIFF ’21 Capsule Review

The Green Knight Review: Epic Arthouse

Candyman Review: Needs A Sequel

The Night House—Fantasia Review

Dreams On Fire: Coming Of Age With Alternative Twist—Fantasia Review

Caution, Hazardous Wife Delights But Falters—Fantasia Review

Don’t Say Its Name: Horror In A World Rarely Seen—Fantasia Review

Josée: Visually Gorgeous & A Bittersweet Story—Fantasia Review

Seobok: Sci-fi Thriller With A Moral Dilemma—Fantasia Review

I Am Lisa: Cheer For The Underdog—Wolf

Old Has Enough To Make It Worthwhile

Fear Street Part 1: 1994—Shocking Slasher

Black Widow: Entertains But Doesn’t Dazzle

Mary J. Blige’s My Life Review

Mark, Mary & Some Other People—Tribeca Review

Accepted: Tragic Look At Education—Tribeca Review

Luca: Understated Brilliant Buddy Film

‘Agnes’ May Leave Viewers Confused—Tribeca Review

Untitled Horror Movie: Hollywood Horror Hijinks

Spirit Untamed: Adorable For Kids Not Adults

Cruella Is A Dark Delightful Origin Story

New Order Review: Elite Viewpoint Leaves Us Conflicted

Those Who Wish Me Dead Review: Fiery Entertainment But Could Have Burned Brighter

Spiral: From The Book Of Saw Is A Detective Noir Slathered In Torture

Djinn Terrifyingly Traps Viewers As Much As The Lead

The Mitchells Vs. The Machines Surpasses Expectations

Who We Are: A Chronicle Of Racism In America Is Both A Personal Journey And A National Discussion—SXSW Review

Subjects of Desire Discusses The Dual Invisibility and Hypervisibility of Black Women’s Presence—SXSW Review

WeWork: or The Making And Breaking Of A $47 Billion Unicorn Entertains But Ignores White Man Charisma—SXSW Review

‘In The Same Breath’ Is An Indictment On Government & Media—Sundance Review

Red Pill Is In Your Face Horror With A Message

Sundance Review: ‘Censor’ Is Muted Tones With 80’s Horror

Sundance Review: ‘Wild Indian’ Is A Riveting Thriller About The Inescapability Of Our Past

Sundance Review: ‘We’re All Going To The World’s Fair’ Is Hair-Raising Creepy

Sundance Review: Summer of Soul (…Or, When The Revolution Could Not Be Televised) Is The Festival We Deserve

SUNDANCE Review: ‘Coda’ Is A Lovely, Quirky Story We Don’t See Enough

Herself Shows The Obstacles Abused Women Face In A Patriarchal World

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Is Moving, But…

Wonder Woman 1984 Is A Convoluted Story Swaddled In Forgettable Scenes

Promising Young Woman Amazes and Angers

Come Play Adds Larry To The Horror Pantheon

Memories of Murder Is A Tightly Crafted Crime-Drama

The Doorman – NIGHSTREAM Review – Die Hard Without The Entertainment

Detention – NIGHTSTREAM Review – A Nightmarish Journey

BLACKPINK: Light Up The Sky Give Blinks More of What They Love

“Are You Lost?” Vampires vs. the Bronx Gives Gentrification A Comedy Horror Spin

Possessor Is A Sleek Horror Film Worthy of Inclusion

The Devil All The Time—Beware of The Woods!