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Heads of State Review: Explosions and Exhaustion

Caillou Pettis — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:49:42 +0000

In an age where global politics often feel like farce and reality TV stars somehow find themselves in positions of power, Heads of State arrives with a premise that seems ripe for sharp satire and raucous action comedy. Directed by Ilya Naishuller (Nobody), the film brings together an ensemble led by John Cena and Idris ...

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Neighborhood Watch Review: A Tense and Compassionate Crime Thriller

Caillou Pettis — Sat, 26 Apr 2025 16:00:01 +0000

Duncan Skiles’ Neighborhood Watch, written by Sean Farley, brings an emotional and suspenseful edge to the crime thriller genre by focusing less on explosive action and more on damaged people striving to do the right thing against overwhelming odds. Bolstered by strong performances from Jack Quaid and Jeffrey Dean Morgan, the film carefully balances psychological ...

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Novocaine Review: A High-Concept Action Thriller

Caillou Pettis — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:00:39 +0000

Action thrillers often hinge on their protagonist’s vulnerability, but Novocaine, directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, flips the script by giving its lead a unique condition: congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP). Starring Jack Quaid as the reserved yet resilient Nathan Caine, the film explores what happens when a man who cannot feel pain is ...

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Novacaine Review: Pure Adrenaline and Over-the-Top Gore

Anthony Whyte — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 17:08:58 +0000

Some movies grab you by the throat from the very first scene — and Novacaine does exactly that. The moment R.E.M.’s Everybody Hurts started playing in the opening scene, I knew I was in for a ride. What starts off as a quirky love story between two awkward, geeky lovers quickly spirals into a blood-soaked, ...

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Companion Review: A Thrilling and Tense Sci-Fi Horror

Caillou Pettis — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:00:31 +0000

Some films in the science fiction horror genre lean heavily on their high-concept premise, while others focus on humor or character-driven thrills. Companion, the latest genre-bending offering from writer-director Drew Hancock, masterfully blends all these elements, delivering a film that is equal parts darkly comedic, terrifying, and emotionally engaging. With a stellar cast led by ...

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Novocaine Stars Jack Quaid in This New Action-Packed Trailer

Emmanuel "E-Man" Noisette — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:00:52 +0000

Jack Quaid stars as an unlikely hero in Novocaine, an action thriller where painlessness becomes his greatest strength.

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