Brent Leuthold
Whatzup Features Writer
Articles

Charming film another hit for Apple TV+
After taking CODA all the way to Best Picture Oscar gold this year, Apple TV+ continues their trend of putting down serious cash to acquire wholesome hits out of the […]

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: 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.