Winter Thoughts: Lessons From "Train Dreams" And "Hamnet" Recently, there have been a string of movies based on literary classics. (Note: I'm including Hamnet because it's based on a book, though not a literary classic, and invokes the writing/mythos of Shakespeare, of course.) Whether it's Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, Train Dreams, or others, classic literature has … Continue reading Nobody Heals Alone: “Train Dreams” And “Hamnet”
Category: Movie Reviews
Movie Review: Fear Street (Prom Queen)
If you were caught up in the Fear Street craze of 2021, you likely remember where and when you watched those movies. They’re all over the place quality-wise, but I remember the exact place I watched them: With my lovely wife, on a vacation to Brown County, Indiana, and we stayed in our favorite cabin … Continue reading Movie Review: Fear Street (Prom Queen)
Movie Review: Sinners
I finally got a chance to watch the hottest horror movie of the year (and I mean that in multiple ways.) It's been a while since an original horror movie really took over theaters, so I absolutely couldn't wait to sink my teeth into this movie. (Vampiric pun intended.) I didn't know exactly what to … Continue reading Movie Review: Sinners
Best Movies of 2024
It's that time of year again! A time to reflect on the last 12 months and (my personal favorite) make lots of lists that people will skim through. See? You're already skimming! Last year (2023) was one of the most enjoyable movie-years I've ever had. Last December, I reviewed a bunch of 2023 films and … Continue reading Best Movies of 2024
Movie Review: Night Swim
I don't remember which of you told me to watch this movie, but you will not be forgiven. No, but seriously, this is... a movie. I can say that much for sure. So let's get into this. Just how bad is this movie? Is it worth watching? Do I still enjoy pools? All that and … Continue reading Movie Review: Night Swim
Movie Review: Pearl
Last week, I reviewed the first movie in this trilogy, called X. This week, I'm looking at the prequel Pearl, which gives us the origin story for one of the villains in X. Both the original villain and the main character in this movie--same character, just younger--are played by Mia Goth who really carries this … Continue reading Movie Review: Pearl
Movie review: X
We're working our way toward Halloween--yes, it's only mid-July, but I can basically see October from here--and I'm currently writing the sequel to The Silent Forest and finishing that trilogy, so what better way to get back into the Halloween mood than a terrifying trilogy from Ti West? (That being said, I can't review the … Continue reading Movie review: X
Longlegs: Movie Review
I am BACK with some new horror movie reviews, and it's good timing, too. Looking at the rest of this year, it's a loaded slate of new, creepy movies, ranging from mystery and thrillers to straight horror. Today, I'm reviewing Longlegs, but plenty more reviews are coming soon. Last year was one of the best … Continue reading Longlegs: Movie Review
Movie Review: Dune (Pt. 1 and 2)
One perk of having a blog like this where I review movies a lot? I don't have to stick to ranking horror movies! I can review whatever I want! And after watching Dune, both Part 1 and Part 2, it's basically all I want to talk about. So let's talk. Background With a movie (and … Continue reading Movie Review: Dune (Pt. 1 and 2)
Happy 2024! Some news…
Happy New Year to everybody! Before we move on fully to 2024, I have a few things I want to share with you and an exclusive offer. Let's start with The Silent Forest! Pre order Your Copy The second book in my new trilogy of psychological thrillers comes out June 7, but you have a … Continue reading Happy 2024! Some news…
David Kummer 