Author Archives for Connor Petrey

‘Nonnas’ Review
‘Nonnas’ Review

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May 13, 2025 10:26 am |

Nonnas has a sentimental mentality to its narrative – tackling different avenues of dealing with grief and capturing the essence of family. Based on a remarkable true story, Nonnas hits many of the notes you would expect from a picture such as this – but while some may fault it for that, I embrace the comfort. Vince Vaughn...

‘Until Dawn’ Review
‘Until Dawn’ Review

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April 26, 2025 5:29 pm |

Until Dawn may be tied to the videogame by primarily name recognition, but maybe sometimes a drastic shift from the source material is for the best. David F. Sandberg (Lights Out) delivers a haunted house narrative filled with clever integration of classic horror tropes. It may not be the game, but maybe it’s something potentially better...

‘Havoc’ Review
‘Havoc’ Review

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April 24, 2025 8:51 pm |

Gareth Evans back in the early 2010s wrote and directed two of the most influential action films to ever grace our screens – overshadowed ever so slightly by the John Wick franchise. Evans should’ve been on top of the action world, just like John Wick director currently is four films in, but instead he took a short hiatus...

‘Summer of 69’ Review
‘Summer of 69’ Review

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April 23, 2025 7:51 pm |

Remember the good ole days of sex comedies at their peak of existence (late 90s/early 00s)? Summer of 69 isn’t a period piece like some may believe, but a Summer illuminated by the mission to perform the sexual act of 69ing. Jillian Bell’s directorial debut never quite reaches the heights of Superbad or American Pie, but it sure gives them...

‘I Really Love My Husband’ Review
‘I Really Love My Husband’ Review

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April 10, 2025 6:14 pm |

G.G. Hawkins’ I Really Love My Husband is a cautionary tale about falling just to fall to force yourself to be happy. A beautiful setting contrasts well with the fantastic range of performances, as we witness a wide range of emotions expose themselves on Teresa and Drew’s belated honeymoon celebration.  Madison Lanesey is raw in her powerful...