Brent Leuthold
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles
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: 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 […]
‘Morbius’ Review: Sony transparent in latest cash grab
For those who don’t have their Ph.D.s in cinematic universes, it should be said that the awful new superhero movie Morbius is the third entry in the Sony’s Spider-Man Universe […]
‘Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood’ Review: Moon mission tale mixes fact, fiction
The 2019 documentary Apollo 11 was a just-the-facts recreation of the titular historic spaceflight, but thanks to the magic of rotoscoped animation, we now have a fantastical prequel of sorts. […]
‘Master’ Review: Horror film masters social message
The powerful new horror movie on Amazon Prime Video, Master, opens with a pair of not-so-warm welcomes. During orientation day at the prestigious Ancaster College, the bright Jasmine (Zoe Renee) […]