Posts From Mark Pacis
The Ten Commandments – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
For a review of the film, check out our review of the DigiBook edition of The Ten Commandments. Video Regarding the Ultra HD release of The Ten Commandments, Paramount made
Monster Hunter – Blu-ray Review
Paul W.S. Anderson, the same man who gave us the dreadful Resident Evil movie franchise, returns with another video game adaptation for him to run into the ground. Anderson doesn’t try to
Disney and Pixar’s Soul – Blu-ray Review
Pete Docter has established himself at Pixar as someone who enjoys pushing the boundaries of what an animated film can be. Like any contemporary auteur, he believes that a film
Boogie Review – This Basketball Drama Can’t Jump
I am and always will be a total sucker for sports films. The latest addition to the genre comes from celebrity chef and author, Eddie Huang. Unfortunately, his feature debut
Greenland – Blu-ray Review
If you have any preconceived notions that Greenland would be like Gerard Butler’s other disaster film, Geostorm, then you’re in for a bit of a shock. Ric Roman Waugh’s Greenland is a thrilling
John Hughes 5-Movie Collection – Blu-ray Review
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Ah, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. A film that embodies the dream of students who just need a break from school. As it usually is in a typical
The Little Prince – Blu-Ray Review
The Little Prince is an artistic blend of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic story and an original, compelling story by Irena Brignull and Bob Persichetti. Not to mention, its themes of
Emerald Fennell’s Promising Young Woman leads 4th annual HCA Film Awards with nine nominations
The Hollywood Critics Association has revealed the full list of nominees for their annual film awards. The 4th Annual HCA Film Awards will be held virtually this year with the
Al Davis vs. The NFL Review – It Just Doesn’t Win, Baby
Over the NFL’s 101 years of existence, no owner has been more divisive than Raiders owner, Al Davis. He was an owner that pushed the status quo of the league.
Judas and the Black Messiah Review – Power to the People
It seems that every period piece that has come out recently has a strong message based on the present political situation. Shaka King’s debut film, Judas and the Black Messiah,
Come Play – Blu-ray Review
Directing his first feature horror film, writer/director Jacob Chase is already at ease with making audiences uneasy. Chase’s less-is-more approach gives audiences a glimpse of the monster through the use
Love and Monsters – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Young adult films typically follow a pretty familiar formula. A young person full of self-doubt finds themselves and, in the end, find their first, true love. While Love and Monsters follow the
Another Round Review – Cheers to a Sobering Experience
Norwegian psychiatrist Finn Skårderud came up with a theory that humanity was born with a 0.05% deficit in alcohol in their blood. Thus, to find a kind of physiological balance,
Wolfwalkers Review – The Leader of the Animated Pack
It’s no secret that the filmmakers behind The Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea are adept at adapting Celtic folklore for modern audiences. Their latest film, Wolfwalkers, is no different. Wolfwalkers is a movie that’s
Ip Man: Kung Fu Master Review – A Straight Kick to the Face
For the past couple of years, a brand new movie about Sifu Ip Man has come out during the holiday season. At this point, two things are a given around
Total Recall (1990) – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
Paul Verhoeven’s Total Recall encompasses what a typical Carolco film was like back in the day. It’s a big-budget film that features plenty of bloody action, cutting-edge special effects, and stars one
All My Life Review – Love is a Manipulative Tearjerker
A lot of movie watchers will go into All My Life with the mindset that they’re walking into a manipulative tearjerker expertly planned to appeal to sentimental audiences. For the
Antebellum – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Review
When you promote your film in the same vein as Get Out or Us, it’s only normal to have certain expectations about the film. Unfortunately, Antebellum is an unbearably slow and cluttered film
Maybe Next Year Review – On the Road to Victory
Life as a Philadelphia Eagles fan has never been easy. We’ve come close to a Super Bowl title, but the Eagles would always end up disappointing us. For the city
Kick-Ass – 4K Ultra HD Steelbook Blu-ray Review
When I originally reviewed Kick-Ass in 2017, I gave it a favorable review by calling it “ahead of its time.” Upon watching it again, my thoughts on the film have stayed the
