R(eally).M(eh). Renfield

  • Title: Renfield
  • IMDb: link

Renfield, which puts Dracula‘s (Nicolas Cage) long-suffering familiar R. M. Renfield (Nicholas Hoult) in the starring role, is a clever concept and about half a good movie. Playing on themes of codependency, unhealthy relationships, and being stuck with the worst boss ever, the film gives us Renfield in a support group, struggling with Dracula’s demands, and beginning to find the courage to stick up for himself after meeting a local cop (Awkwafina) in a police force so corrupt it makes the GCPD look respectable.

R(eally).M(eh). Renfield Read More »

The Mandalorians – Guns for Hire / The Spies

  • Title: The Mandalorian – Chapter 22: Guns for Hire / Chapter 23: The Spies
  • wiki: link, link

The two episode building to the season finale focus on bringing the Mandalorian tribes back together and the return to their homeworld. Well, that is except for another side quest that takes up 90% of “Guns for Hire,” but at least this one involves our main character. Feeling like a mix of world building and rehash of previously defeated villains, with some odd Asimov-ish droid plot thrown in, neither episode is bad but neither really focuses on either the characters or the plot offering something new. That’s not to say there aren’t enjoyable moments, such as Grogu thoroughly enjoying his new murderous mode of transportation (which also allows him to more easily communicate to the other characters).

The Mandalorians – Guns for Hire / The Spies Read More »

First Look – The Continental: From the World of John Wick

Here’s our first look at The Continental: From the World of John Wick, the upcoming Peacock mini-series further exploring the backstory of Winston Scott and New York’s Continental Hotel. The show is set to premiere on the streaming network in September.

First Look – The Continental: From the World of John Wick Read More »