Movies – Vertical
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The Tax Collector – Film Review
Family man David (Bobby Soto) and his longtime partner, Creeper (Shia LaBeouf), are “tax collectors” for the crime lord Wizard, meaning they collect his cut from the profits of local gangs’ illicit dealings. But when Wizard’s old rival returns to Los Angeles from Mexico, the business is upended, and David finds himself desperate to protect…
- 2026
What We Found – Film Review
A group of friends start their freshmen year at a tough public high school when their friend Cassie disappears in West Baltimore. With the police unable, or unwilling, to find her, the young friends take it upon themselves to find out what happened to her, undertaking a harrowing journey that will change them all. The…
- 2026
Yes, God, Yes – Film Review
Growing up in the Midwest in the early 00s, sixteen-year-old Alice has always been a good Catholic. But when an innocent AOL chat turns racy, she discovers masturbation and is overwhelmed with guilt. Seeking redemption, she attends a mysterious religious retreat to try and suppress her urges, but it isn’t easy, especially after a cute…
- 2026
Vacation – Film Review
A grown-up Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) plans a cross-country road trip with his wife and two sons in a bid to revive the lost ties between them. However, their trip turns into a series of mishaps for the family. Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally made it to the end of my Vacation film series marathon. This…
- 2026
Vegas Vacation – Film Review
The Griswold family is back and this time Clark (Chevy Chase) makes another one of his spirited attempts to plan the perfect family vacation. This time he visits the casinos and glitzy attractions of Las Vegas. “Why aren’t we flying? Because getting there is half the fun!” Clark Griswold tells his son Rusty in Harold…
- 2026
National Lampoon’s European Vacation – Film Review
Despite the many adventures they suffered in National Lampoon’s Vacation, the Griswold family decides to take another crack at having fun. This time, the doltish clan heads across the Atlantic for a whirlwind vacation after winning a game show. Will the monuments of Europe survive? Just this past week, I went ahead and rewatched one…
- 2026