Demonic (2021)

When it comes to the career of Canadian / South African writer-director Neill Blomkamp, I have to admit that it has all the appearances of a case of diminishing returns. And that sucks, because the guy has readily proven that he’s a unique and capable ‘voice’ on the cinematic landscape, with heaps of untapped potential, […]

A Rejected Work – Cross Over

A ‘scriptment’ for BMW’s The Hire short film series by LR Forgues Originally written 2002 / 3 Inspired by, and intended for submission to, one of the most intriguing advertising campaigns I’ve ever seen, to this day…that being BMW’s The Hire series of short films / commercials – a two ‘season’ experiment helmed by A […]

Primitive War (2025)

As noted in many a previous review, I always appreciate a good war flick, particularly those set during the Vietnam War (for some strange reason). In conjunction, I also always appreciate a solid horror / science fiction movie as well. Put those two together, and the potential for cinematic magic becomes a distinct possibility. Having […]

Bazaar Rituals

A short story by LR Forgues — Deep space Another time Another system Life is plentiful and commerce rules all — The Korlaxen Star System – 12 individual planets orbiting a brilliant yellow star, known locally as the ‘Sphere of Korlax’, was renowned throughout the galactic quadrant for its intricately plotted shipping routes and the […]

War Machine (2026)

I remember when Netflix was first dipping its toes into the finicky pool of Feature Film production, after having readily established itself as a leading forerunner in the new-at-the-time digital streaming concept, and I freely admit to being initially impressed by some of their early ‘Netflix Originals’. But over time, and under constant bombardment from […]

Predator: Badlands (2025)

Anyone who’s even lightly brushed shoulders with any of my past reviews will likely know that I’m a huge, life-long fan of both the Alien and Predator franchises. Hell, I’ve literally got the ink adorning my bicep to prove it, where Alien (or, Aliens, specifically) is concerned. It’s mostly top-tier science fiction / horror for […]

Frankenstein (2025)

I’ve been a fan of director Guillermo Del Toro’s output for years, going back to his appropriately strange and unsettling Spanish-language debut, the weird vampire flick Cronos, in 1992. Over the years, he has proven himself to not only be a masterfully aesthetic director, but also one with his finger on the emotional pulses of […]

A Revisit: Johnny Handsome (1989)

I’ve been a fan of the films of director / producer Walter Hill for as long as I can remember, with titles like 48 Hrs. (1982), Extreme Prejudice (1987), Red Heat (1988), Another 48 Hrs. (1990), Trespass (1992), Geronimo: An American Legend (1993) and Last Man Standing (1996) effortlessly coming to mind. The man has […]

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025)

I was admittedly curious when I first got wind of this side-quest-like addition to the unexpectedly successful John Wick franchise (2014 – 2023), but unfortunately, at the time of its release, Life opted to rear its ugly head and presented me with some destiny-altering decisions and actions that needed to be taken, thus solidly interfering […]

The Magnificent Seven (1960)

I do appreciate me a good Western and since it’s been a hot minute since I gave a fresh one a gander, the words “why the hell not?” popped through my thick noggin when I saw this title tucked in with the other rejected DVD’s parked sadly at my local thrift store. Less $5 later […]