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A solitary traveler stands amid a dark gorge while a monstrous form looms in the mist.

Romance Outweighs the Monsters in This 2025 Action Vehicle

Apple TV+'s The Gorge, starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as snipers guarding a secret chasm, is a romance wearing a monster movie's coat.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 17, 2026

A youth sits alone in a dark chamber, gazing upon a black telephone that whispers of unseen voices.

Movie Reviews6.5/10

The Black Phone: Ethan Hawke Behind a Mask, and a Basement That Talks Back

A review of Scott Derrickson's The Black Phone, with Ethan Hawke as the Grabber: a tight, well-acted horror film built on one strong idea.

By mitch·3 min readSeptember 16, 2026

A shadowy figure watches a stack of old video tapes in a dimly lit room.

Movie Reviews5.3/10

The Found-Footage Horror Hit That Gives Up on Its Own Best Idea

A review of Scott Derrickson's Sinister, praising its Super 8 horror premise and Ethan Hawke's performance while faulting its reliance on jump scares.

By mitch·5 min readSeptember 16, 2026

Doctor Strange stands in a surreal, folding cityscape with magical orange energy swirling around his hands.

Movie Reviews7.4/10

Marvel’s Sorcerer Supreme Arrives, and the Film Around Him Feels Familiar

Doctor Strange (2016) review: Benedict Cumberbatch plays the arrogant surgeon turned sorcerer in Marvel's 14th film, directed by Scott Derrickson.

By mitch·6 min readSeptember 10, 2026