Joker: Folie à Deux Has Little to Offer Moviegoers
Joker: Folie à Deux is what happens when a movie gets a sequel with no cohesive plan of what to say—long, stilted, and dull, despite its wonderful cast.
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.
The Wild Robot Is the Must-See Animated Movie This Year
The Wild Robot has some of the best animation, music and performances in animated films this year that fills the hearts of adults and kids with wonder.
Azrael Is Brutal, Bloody, & Relentless Yet Its Remarkably Uneven
A bloody, brutal, and relentless rollercoaster, Azrael shines as a starring silent vehicle for Samara Weaving complete with intense action.
Daddy’s Head Is a Wonderful Mix of Visuals And Terror [Fantastic Fest]
Daddy’s Head is a moving and scary flick about grief as something arrives posing as the dead. Filled with stunning imagery it’s a beautiful and memorable film.
What Happened to Dorothy Bell? Lacks Logical Plot [Fantastic Fest]
What Happened to Dorothy Bell? begins promising, capturing the found footage dread, but soon devolves into a film caring more about scares than a logical plot.
Ghost Killer Is an Awesome Action-Comedy [Fantastic Fest]
Ghost Killer mixes ghost, possession, and assassins for an overall hilarious joyride as a girl and trained killer learn to join forces to smackdown their foes.
The Draft! Is a Unique, Surprising Delight [Fantastic Fest]
The Draft! is a no-holds-barred horror comedy leaning into laughs and absurdity as the cast navigate one weird occurrence after another.
Never Let Go Keeps Viewers On Edge With Insidious Terror
Never Let Go is a tense journey with surprises and plenty of discomfort. The cast’s performances keep the stakes high despite a flimsy plot.
Transformers One Is A Fun, Wonderful Origin Story
Transformers One is a successful origin story, while balancing being fun and humorous with being serious and compelling.
The Substance Has Outstanding Performances in a Body Horror Rampage
The Substance is a bloody, horrific body horror romp with a visceral criticism of the ageism rampant in Hollywood for women, and the inevitability of age.
Bad Press Is a Powerful and Tense Documentary
Bad Press is shines a beacon of light on the oft-unseen group—Indigenous journalists fighting for free press in their community, namely the Muscogee Nation.
The Killer’s Game Has Sensational Action But Is Bland
Despite some promising action set-pieces, The Killer’s Game is a disappointing entry into the world of action cinema as its muddled script can’t save the film from itself.