Analyzed Film Review: The Invitation5/1/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  Come on, guys, just because he's mean and unruly doesn't mean he's crazy. It's usually the quiet ones that are really crazy. (Image Courtesy of: youtube.com) Quick Take: The Invitation is a slow-burn thriller that pays off the patient wait that it requires. It is boldly dark and maximizes its premise to deliver a clever complete story driven by the idea of how we all deal with the pain of the world.
Analyzed Film Review: The Host (2006)4/21/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  It is a funny movie at times, but given certain events in the film, it feels awkward to call it a comedy. (Image Courtesy of: http://popcultbs.blogspot.com) Quick Take: The Host (2006) is an imaginative horror film built on emotional ties. It is both dark and dramatic as well as quietly clever and funny. It makes the most of a limited budget by relying on its talent and a wicked monster design.
Analyzed Movie Review: 28 Days Later4/19/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  Don't worry, guys, this virus is only a little more infectious than the common flu. Not a big deal. (Image Courtesy of: oyungezer.com) Quick Take: 28 Days Later has the brutality and gore of a truly classic zombie movie, and its story is conventional for the genre. With sharp acting and storytelling, the film establishes itself as a defining zombie experience even if it comes off simplistic nowadays.
Analyzed Film Review: Train to Busan4/4/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  Please, in this ensemble cast, let's not forget the real star of the movie, homeless guy. (Image Courtesy of: theasiancinemablog.com) Quick Take: Train to Busan has the action, style, and drama of a modern blockbuster combined with the deft hand of a talented director, who makes it feel intimately personal. It is a modern pinnacle of zombie entertainment.
Analyzed Film Review: Burning3/29/2020 Written by: Kevin Berge  There's not a lot of burning in this film, but it should still satisfy the arson crowd. (Image Courtesy of: thelastthingisee.com) Quick Take: Burning has the power of a classic thriller with the depth and focus that comes with a perfectly crafted story. However, its slow burn pace and ambiguity will wear on those not willing to watch, think, and think some more with no real conclusions.
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