David Dastmalchian
Afraid – Movie Review
Chris Weitz’s Afraid stands out as an unfortunate example of what happens when a good concept is poorly executed.
- 2024
- Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Late Night with the Devil – Film Review
Late Night with the Devil is a compelling addition to the horror genre, offering a unique blend of psychological terror and a thoughtful meditation on grief, fame, and the cost of ambition.
- 2024
- Horror
The Boogeyman – Film Review
The Boogeyman offers a decent entry into the supernatural horror genre, benefiting from strong performances and atmospheric tension.
The Last Voyage of the Demeter – Film Review
In The Last Voyage of the Demeter, Øvredal, Schut, and Olkewicz have created a horror gem that delights in its attention to detail, character depth, and thematic complexity.
The Belko Experiment – Film Review
Despite its flaws, The Belko Experiment does offer some interesting social commentary. The film raises questions about human nature, the loss of morality under extreme circumstances, and the dehumanization that can occur within corporate structures.
Boston Strangler – Film Review
Although it’s certainly nothing completely innovative, Boston Strangler is an intriguing historical drama film written and directed impressively well by Matt Ruskin and featuring a terrific lead performance from Keira Knightley.
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham – Film Review
Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham fails to explore its interesting concept in exciting ways and, sadly, boasts a bad voice cast.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – Film Review
With an extremely bland story, headache-inducing visuals, and genuinely terrible direction, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is one of Marvel’s worst outings that not even Kathryn Newton or Jonathan Majors can save.
- 2023
- Science Fiction, Adventure, Comedy
Dune – Film Review
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is one of the best movies ever made. With its gripping story, awe-inspiring visuals, and fascinating characters, it will truly stand the test of time.
- 2021
- Action, Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One – Film Review
This is without a doubt one of the best animated movies I have seen in years, and I can’t wait to see what Part Two delivers. The chaos has only just begun.