Christopher Cross

The fear of what Bloober Team would do to SILENT HILL 2 with a remake (and thankfully avoided) was realized in cinema form from Christophe Gans.

‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ Review — Asynchronous Media Nia DaCosta’s turn in the director’s chair for ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’ brings forth a torrent of violence and chaos in a society on the brink of complete moral collapse

Wasn't going to write about 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE when I went into it, but came out with too many ideas rattling around and a deep appreciation for what DaCosta's film conveyed.

'The Rip' Review — Asynchronous Media Joe Carnahan's 'The Rip' brings together Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for a gritty crime thriller that sets up an entertaining and intriguing dirty-cop narrative that fumbles the landing.

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Clint Bentley's TRAIN DREAMS made me immediately plan a day trip of hiking. Felt blessed to live in the Pacific Northwest, and all the gorgeous photography got me wondering why I'm not out in the woods this instant. A cozy blanket of a movie.

Very big fan of Dan Trachtenberg's PREDATOR: BADLANDS, where he gets to play with every toy in the Predator sandbox. Also, shout out to the Dad whose child made it 5 minutes into the movie before they had to leave and never returned. PG-13 does not mean things won't get gruesome.

Well, well, well...look who's returning to TIFF

NYAFF 2025: 'Dollhouse' Review — Asynchronous Media Shinobu Yaguchi’s latest film, 'Dollhouse', is a departure from the director’s familiar upbeat comedies as he digs into the horror genre with satisfying results.

Coverage of the New York Asian Film Festival (@nyaff.bsky.social) begins today at Asynchronous Media. Will have reviews dropping throughout the festival, but first is a review of the new Shinobu Yaguchi film, DOLLHOUSE. asynchronousmedia.com/film-reviews...

MOVIE #5 - DYNAMITE DON-DON (1978) Dream Movie: What if the director of SWORD OF DOOM made a comedic Yakuza meets Baseball movie?

Now that people will be seeing the movie this weekend, here's my review again of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING (which is also doing really well, so thank you for reading if you have)

I ranked these films over on Instagram for Asynchronous Media, but I'll post here too:

8. 3
7. 2
6. Dead Reckoning
5. Final Reckoning
4. Ghost Protocol
3. 1
2. Rogue Nation
1. Fallout

I like Ghost less and less every rewatch, so there could be a future where Final Reckoning overtakes it. Maybe.

I get at it in my review, but that first act really is a pain because it just feels unnecessary, given that an entire film before this treaded the same waters. However, I kind of get why they double down on it. It just starts sucking the air out of the film before it can properly Mission.

'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' Review — Asynchronous Media 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning,' Christopher McQuarrie’s fourth directed film in the long-running action franchise, celebrates what came before while reckoning with the choices that will d...

My full review of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING is now up. I was worried during the first act as the film harps on doomsday rhetoric and focuses (too much) on raising the stakes to a fever pitch, but once it shifts, it's a staggering achievement. asynchronousmedia.com/film-reviews...

Worth noting, I've already watched this twice and will probably watch it again with some friends and beers once it's officially out. It is that kind of movie. Double it up with the fifth episode of season one of GANGS OF LONDON.

'Havoc' Review — Asynchronous Media Gareth Evans’ latest film, 'Havoc', is a bleak crime thriller that sees its star carve a blood-soaked path through the criminal underworld.

Gareth Evans is back with a barnburner of an action film that is grimy, brutal, and slick as ever. Hardy is a perfect match for the world created here. Spends some time setting the table, but once it lets loose, it easily lives up to its title and pedigree. asynchronousmedia.com/film-reviews...

Even after it had said it was sold out, it eventually flickered online again. Bought one about 10 minutes ago.

I have begun my journey through BLUE PRINCE. See you on the other side.

I do love seeing what search keywords will get you to Asynchronous Media.

Always a good day when the latest Criterion sale haul arrives.

Despite my initial disappointment with Season 2 of GANGS OF LONDON, I just powered through it and mostly enjoyed it. However, I did it all for season 3 because you tell me Andrew Koji is in it, and there are episodes directed by Kim Hong-sun, and I'm in.

People have been asking me to play this for a long time now, so don't miss your chance: twitch.tv/VideoCreatur...

Rewatched two very chaotic, violent films tonight. Surprised how well PROJECT WOLF HUNTING holds up without a crowd, but unsurprised that TETSUO: THE IRON MAN remains a massive achievement in genre filmmaking. Always hard to chill out after that one.

MICKEY 17 is out now (seeing it tonight), but I can't believe how upset I am that IN THE LOST LANDS isn't opening this week in Victoria.

#NowWatching MOTHER (2009, dir. Bong Joon Ho)

'Demon City' Review — Asynchronous Media Seiji Tanaka’s latest film, 'Demon City', is a bloody revenge film that never rises above its dependence on ultraviolence.

I reviewed Seiji Tanaka's DEMON CITY, out now on Netflix. Some creative choreography can't overcome a shallow revenge tale dependent on over-the-top violence to be captivating. asynchronousmedia.com/film-reviews...

Okay, I unfortunately do need some social media in my life (I had quit all but Instagram), so I may begin posting here more often. Might just be reviews I've published, I don't know.

David Lynch: The Art Life is free to watch on The Criterion Channel (until end of January) www.criterionchannel.com/david-lynch-...

So I should go back to attempting to use this now, right?

'The Bequeathed' Review — Asynchronous Media Yeon Sang-ho's 'The Bequeathed' is an uneven crime thriller with a tantalizing mystery and an intricate web of secrets.

I reviewed the new Yeon Sang-ho series, THE BEQUEATHED, releasing tomorrow on Netflix. A satisfying enough crime thriller that lacks any meaningful catharsis, it scratches an itch without realizing its full potential.

Whole new story! But if any season is relevant, it would be season 1, so you're good there too.

'True Detective: Night Country' Review — Asynchronous Media Issa López breathes new life into HBO's dark crime series with ‘True Detective: Night Country’ - an arctic horror mystery led by Jodie Foster and Kali Reis.

TRUE DETECTIVE returns tomorrow night, and I could not be more floored with the show. A truly haunting and dark return to glory, with incredible performances and an unflinching rage. Early contender for best show of 2024. asynchronousmedia.com/television-r...