The Bride (2026)

⭐⭐⭐ It’s uncommon for people to leave a movie early, but at the premiere of The Bride, six audience members did just that. As they walked out, I couldn’t help but feel disappointed that they hadn’t given the film a fair shot. Looking back, maybe they already knew what the rest of us were about to discover — that The Bride is entirely unpredictable. Directed … Continue reading The Bride (2026)

Gods and Monsters

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gods and Monsters, directed by Bill Condon, is a moving and visually stunning exploration of the final days of James Whale, the real-life director of Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. While inspired by Whale’s life, the film is a fictional account of his last days, crafting a story about memory, identity, and the search for connection. Set in the 1950s, the film follows Whale (Ian McKellen) as … Continue reading Gods and Monsters