Renfield

Renfield; Surprisingly fulfills all genre aspects it straddles, from chillingly gruesome horror effects to blood splattering action brawls to its hilarious commentary on abusive codependency & self help therapy talk. Brilliantly, joyfully executed on all fronts w/game actors; A

Elemental

Elemental; Unfortunately, execution of what could be an amazing allegory of immigration & racial integration falls flat by failing to emotionally connect nor enthral via Pixar’s usual emphasis on storytelling. Instead it offers stunning visuals & a score that amount to a bore; B-

Oldboy

Oldboy; A Count of Monte Cristo tale with an unexpected twist beneath its sadistic scenes of cruel torture and solitary confinement. Brutal fight scenes buffered by dramatic back story building towards its revelation of a show down make for a memorable film; A-