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Brent Leuthold

Brent Leuthold

Whatzup Features Writer

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New thriller not really worth watching

In the opening shot of the new thriller Watcher, Julia (Maika Monroe) looks out a taxi window with a glimmer of excitement at the Bucharest buildings that surround her new […]

‘Maverick’ will take your breath away

Just because Hollywood’s propensity for producing legacy sequels seems to be flying at an all-time high, that doesn’t mean the subgenre is limited to this century.  Take 1986’s The Color […]

A24 horror movie a brain-bender

She’s startled by the sound of acoustic guitar strings on the soundtrack. Bathed in orange-tinted light through the curtains of her flat, the bloody-nosed Harper (Jessie Buckley) moves toward the […]

Stephen King remake is all smoke

Coming 38 years after its predecessor, the new Firestarter fails to be anything more than smoke and mirrors.
Doctor Strange Review

Doctor Strange: Maddening script comes up short

With a few more passes at the script, Multiverse of Madness could have been an exceedingly well-balanced superhero tale.

Latest Neeson film is one to forget

Since his iconic tough-guy role in 2008’s Taken, Liam Neeson has been on a mission with his specific set of skills: To star in as many similarly budgeted and crafted […]

‘The Northman’ Review: Things go south in rehashed story

Three films into his career, writer/director Robert Eggers has carved out a niche for himself with period pieces that stick closely to the language used during their respective eras. Much […]

‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’: Script doesn’t carry enough weight

A more focused script would’ve made The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent an even bigger joy for fans. But as is, it’s an enjoyable romp centered around Hollywood’s most beguiling thespian.

‘Ambulance’ Review: Action thriller is among Bay’s finest

Michael Bay. Just the mention of the director’s name has stirred up preconceived notions in the minds of cinephiles and casual moviegoers alike since he hit the scene in the […]