Movie Reviews

When a man born into crime falls in love with a single mother, the existence he’s never questioned collides with his hope to be a family man Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi: “Shut the fuck up,” yells Sammy waiting for a couple to leave the jewelry store so that he can go rob it. The […]

‘DOUBLE BLIND’ IS SAVED BY INSIGHTFUL PERFORMANCES

July 19, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed by Stacey Yvonne: In a lab environment a ‘double blind’ is a type of test that withholds information that might sway or influence the tester, the subject, or the results. Often this can refer to things like the sex of the patient, race or age, or even familial relations. The less those involved know […]

CHRIS PRATT’S SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER MOVIE “THE TOMORROW WAR” STREAMING NOW

July 4, 2021 RGN staff

The Tomorrow War is available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Reviewed by Stacey Goodlett: The Tomorrow War, Amazon Studio’s original movie, tells the story of a family man who has been conscripted to fight a war in the future. And whose success relies on him reckoning with his past. Starring Chris Pratt (Guardians of the […]

“BLOOD PAGEANT” WIN AT ALL COSTS

June 25, 2021 RGN staff

Horror-Thriller ‘Blood Pageant’ Set For Summer Release From Vision Films Blood Pageant will be available on all major streaming platforms on June 29, followed by DVD at major online retailers on July 20 Reviewed by Me’Chele Sevanesian-Directed by Harvey Lowry “Blood Pageant” takes on the world of reality television using the horror genre as its template. Seven beautiful women […]

“BEFORE I GO” CELEBRATES THE MEANING IN LIFE

June 23, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed by Stacey Yvonne-Trying to find oneself and one’s place in the world is usually a journey reserved for men. We’re told the fallacy that women, especially white women, have it all figured out and enter into each phase of their lives with relative ease. Before I Go shows a woman in middle age who […]

MATTHEW GOODHUE’S “WOE” PROVES TO BE AN ENGAGING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER

June 14, 2021 RGN staff

Writer/director Matthew Goodhue’s WOE premieres on DVD and Digital June 15 from Gravitas Ventures and Kamikaze Dogfight. Reviewed by Stacey Yvonne: It’s no surprise that Matthew Goodhue got his start in documentaries. His ability to allow the universal truths of life to set the mood for his scenes shines clearly in his debut feature, Woe. Starring Jessie […]

“WE ALL THINK WE’RE SPECIAL” – ON DIGITAL NOW

June 7, 2021 RGN staff

From Epoch Cinema Starring Jared Bankens and William McGovern Available on Amazon and Tubi Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi– “I’m King of the world,” repeats Charlie before falling flat on his back. “I’m lord of the sea!” says Ed while diving straight into a swimming pool. There’s slight music in the background, the volume is […]

JUST ANOTHER DREAM ON VOD JUNE 15TH

June 3, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi-Paul Schneider’s Just Another Dream is about a teenage girl who has the power to foresee the future through her dreams which can be a nightmare if you’re dreaming about death most of the time. The story begins with Anna (Kayden Bryce) getting into an accident at 8-years-old. Following the accident, […]

DIRECTOR EVGENY AFINEEVSKY DOC “FRANCESCO” NOW STREAMING ON DISCOVERY+

March 29, 2021 RGN staff

Reviewed By Thyronne Millaud-FRANCESCO is the latest feature from Oscar and Emmy award-nominated documentary director, Evengy Afineevsky, focusing on the social advocacy of Pope Francis. Some might say it almost comes off as a puff piece produced to be screened as the Pope is presented with some sort of lifetime achievement award utilizing news footage […]

DISRUPTED A TIGHT-KNIT THRILLER AVAILABLE NOW

March 28, 2021 RGN staff

Available to stream on Amazon Prime, Vudu, Tubi, TVOD platforms iTunes, Fandango Now, Google Play, YouTube, to rent or buy Reviewed by Ishrat Jahaiara Quazi-The movie starts with Jay(Chioke Jelani Clanton), an Uber driver, narrating a short story of how his mom had this poodle who was confronted by a pit bull. And, at first, his mom gave the […]