Toronto After Dark 2025 Review: HOLD THE FORT

Written by: Josh "The Merc" Raynor

NewFest 2023 Review: MAKE ‘EM LAUGH (Short Film Collection)

 

 Reviewed by: Josh "The Merc" Raynor

Movie Reivew: BAD CUPID (2021)

Written by: Josh "The Merc" Raynor

SXSW 2020 Review: BASIC

Basic is a very, very, very short film about a dumb lil’ ho doing lil’ ho things. It’s a darkish comedy exploring the insecure lil’ ho in all of us.

Movie Review: SET IT UP (2018)

Quality romantic comedies are few and far between these days.  As the 90’s ended, so did the tidal wave of rom-coms (both good and bad) that saturated the market.  Occasionally we still get a decent one here and there, but they’ve become almost like an endangered species.  Luckily we have places like Netflix who aren’t afraid to throw a few out onto the table for the masses.  Earlier this year I watched one called When We First Met starring Adam Devine, and I found it to be enjoyable.  Was it a masterpiece? No, but very few rom-coms are, but it was a fun watch, and that’s exactly how I felt about Set It Up.  This was an enjoyable film to watch with some good performances and an interesting, though not unique, premise.

Movie Review: I FEEL PRETTY (2018)

In an age of Instagram models and Keeping Up With The Kardashians, self-worth and self-love is paramount.  So many people, both men and women, suffer from self-esteem issues from an increasingly early age, so when I first heard about this movie I was both excited and nervous.  Would this be more like Shallow Hal, where a filmmaker is trying to get a good message across, but fails at doing it well?  Thankfully it wasn’t, as Amy Schumer and directors Abby Kohn and Marc Silverstein tell a fun story with a message that will hit home with many people.

Exclusive Interview With Don 'The Dragon' Wilson on His Role in 'Paying Mr. McGetty'

If you have followed the world of martial arts films and actors, then you are familiar with the legendary Don 'The Dragon' Wilson. He is an American 11-time professional kickboxing world champion who scored 47 knockouts in four decades and is listed as a European Martial Arts Hall of Famer. Wilson is described as "Perhaps the greatest kickboxer in American history”. Don ‘The Dragon’ Wilson is also known as an action star with more than two dozen films to his credit.   One of his latest films is Paying Mr. McGetty, a Film Festival award-winning, action-packed comedy from director Michael Baumgarten (The Martial Arts Kid) and Traditionz Entertainment. I recently had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Don 'The Dragon' Wilson about his role as the enforcer Shota Kabu.

Movie Review: LOVE, SIMON

Every so often a movie comes out that hits you in a way you never would’ve expected.  Maybe it makes you laugh in a certain way, or think about things differently.  Maybe it makes you cry, or look inside yourself.  These are the films that stick with you, the films that you remember and watch time and time again, the films that you share with friends and family because it’s something you believe they truly need to see.  These are the rare films that remind you just how great filmmaking can be because they’re able to reach in and touch your soul.  This year, for me, that film was Love, Simon.

Side By Side: A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS vs. DADDY’S HOME 2

Welcome to another installment of SIDE BY SIDE, where we dissect the differences and similarities between two films, be it a remake/reboot with its original, a sequel with its original, or two similar movies. This week we will be comparing two 2017 holiday sequels, A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS and DADDY'S HOME 2.  Enjoy!

Last November was the season for Christmas-themed comedy sequels as both Bad Moms and Daddy’s Home managed to garner follow ups in a similar vein to one another.  Tell me what movie I’m describing:  Our main characters are getting ready for a joyous Christmas with their families, when – surprise, surprise – their parents decide to show up and throw everything into an upheaval. 

Family Movie Night: THE LITTLE RASCALS (1994)

Welcome to another installment of FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, where we review a family-friendly film for our faithful fans. This week's selection is the adorable film, THE LITTLE RASCALS from 1994. I recently watched this film after a number of years and fell in love with it all over again.

Retro Review: CAN'T HARDLY WAIT (1998)

Welcome to another installment of RETRO REVIEW, where we take a trip back in time to look at films made before the year 2000. This week we'll be reviewing the 1998 teen comedy, CAN'T HARDLY WAIT, written and directed by Deborah Kaplan and Harry Elfont.

Retro Review: HEATHERS (1988)

Welcome to another installment of RETRO REVIEW, where we take a trip back in time to review a film made before the year 2000. This week we'll be reviewing the 1988 cult favorite dark comedy HEATHERS. This film starred three young actors on the rise at that time, Winona Ryder, Christian Slater and Shannen Doherty. 

Movie Review: THE LAYOVER

Of all the films I watch in any given year, comedies are usually the ones that I disagree the most with other critics.  I seem to be able to give a much leaner pass to comedies as long as they actually make me laugh.  In 2017 alone, there have been some comedies that got panned by critics and audiences that I actually enjoyed, namely CHiPs and Baywatch.  These two films got slammed hard in the reviews, but when I went to watch them, I had a damn good time with both.  The same, however, cannot be said for the latest William H. Macy directed film, The Layover.

Retro Review: DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD (1991)

Welcome to another installment of RETRO REVIEW, where we take a look back in time at films made before the year 2000. Today we review the 1991 dark teen comedy, DON'T TELL MOM THE BABYSITTER'S DEAD.

Directorial Debut: Danny Devito's THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN

Welcome to a new installment of DIRECTORIAL DEBUT, where we look at some of the best, most interesting, and iconic directors and the films that started their careers. This week we take a peek at Danny Devito's feature film directorial debut, THROW MOMMA FROM THE TRAIN from 1987.

'Mamma Mia' Sequel Officially Begins Production

Get ready to sing and dance, laugh and love all over again as the sequel to the hit musical Mamma Mia officially begins their production.

What's On Netflix?: THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES

Welcome to another installment of WHAT'S ON NETFLIX?, where we pick out a film or series currently playing on Netflix and review it for the fans. This week's selection is the romantic comedy THE INCREDIBLE JESSICA JAMES.

Comedy Corner: A VERY HAROLD AND KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS

Welcome to another installment of COMEDY CORNER, where we review the movies that make the world laugh or those that just try to. This week's pick is the third film in the Harold and Kumar series, A VERY HAROLD AND KUMAR CHRISTMAS.

Directorial Debut: A FISTFUL OF FINGERS

Welcome to a new installment of DIRECTORIAL DEBUTS, where we look at some of the best, most interesting, and iconic directors and the films that started their careers. Just ahead of the release of Baby Driver, we’re going to take a look at the directorial debut of acclaimed director Edgar Wright…A FISTFUL OF FINGERS!

Retro Review: FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! (1965)

Welcome to another installment of RETRO REVIEW, where we take a look at films made before the year 2000. This week we look at a cult classic from director Russ Meyer, 1965's FASTER, PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL!.