Mark Pacis

The Creator

The Creator Review – When Worlds Collide

Mark Pacis

Every futuristic, dystopic sci-fi movie winds up struggling with the same hypocrisy. Films like Minority Report or I, Robot walk a fine line between ...

Elemental

Elemental – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook) Review

Mark Pacis

Elemental occurs in Element City, where its residents represent Earth’s real-life elements: fire, water, land, and wind. The film follows Ember ...

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid (2023) – 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray (Best Buy Exclusive Steelbook) Review

Mark Pacis

Over the past few years, Walt Disney Studios has focused on adapting their beloved animated movies to live-action. So far, ...

Joy Ride

Joy Ride – Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

Unless done well, raunchy comedies cater to a specific niche audience. It’s certainly not for everyone since everyone’s taste in ...

A Haunting in Venice

A Haunting in Venice – Third Time’s a Charm

Mark Pacis

A Haunting in Venice is a film that’s equal parts murder mystery, old-fashioned ghost story, and supernatural thriller. It’s a mixture ...

No Hard Feelings

No Hard Feelings – Blu-ray Review

Mark Pacis

No Hard Feelings was one of the few comedies I looked forward to this year. The premise seemed fun, Jennifer Lawrence ...

Blue Beetle

Blue Beetle Review – Superhero Blues

Mark Pacis

It isn’t easy to create something that stands out in a world full of superhero movies. Blue Beetle, however, chooses to ...

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

The Last Voyage of the Demeter – Dracula (Should’ve Been Left) Untold

Mark Pacis

Franchises are a standard part of Hollywood production. In a search for successful projects, studios may sometimes rely on a ...

As Long As We Both Shall Live

As Long As We Both Shall Live (Fantasia International Film Festival 2023 Review)

Mark Pacis

Set in a fantastical version of 19th-century Japan, As Long As We Both Shall Live is based on the famous light novel ...

Gran Turismo

Gran Turismo Review – If You’re Not First, You’re Last

Mark Pacis

Basing the story off of Gran Turismo, a racing simulator with no predetermined storylines, was a headscratcher when first announced. However, ...