Movie Reviews

AKILLA’S ESCAPE: CAN YOU RUN AWAY FROM YOUR PAST?

September 24, 2020 RGN staff

Many films have been made about drugs, crime, and the brutal reality of that world. It is not an easy world and the casualties are high. Director Charles Officer delivers a film that is steeped in violence and realism. A film that will haunt you long after you leave the cinema. Akilla Brown(Saul Williams) is […]

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“PUSH” LOSING YOUR HOME TO FACELESS LANDLORDS

September 23, 2020 RGN staff

Gentrification a word that gets thrown around a lot in Los Angeles. Neighborhoods that had character a cool cultural vibe is being replaced with sleek modern shops, pricey high rise condos, and some empty looking apartment buildings.  So when I sat down to watch PUSH, it was indeed an eye-opener to realize that it is […]

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TILDA COBHAM-HERVEY SHINES AS HELEN REDDY IN ‘I AM WOMAN’ AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND NOW

September 10, 2020 RGN staff

I Am Woman is an inspirational story of believing in yourself, walking in the fire, and coming out stronger. Tilda Cobham-Hervey as Helen Reddy delivers a strong performance as a struggling single mother from Australia who lands in New York to sign a recording contract. Her hopes are squashed when Artie Mogul (Chris Parnell) the […]

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ENTWINED A MODERN-DAY GOTHIC FAIRY TALE NOW ON VOD

September 9, 2020 RGN staff

Reviewed by Simone Cromers: Entwined is a modern-day gothic fairy tale set in the deep forests of Greece where a mysterious young woman lives like a leper due to her strange skin condition. Danae (Anastasia Rafela Konidi) is a beautiful creature in need of devoted attention and admiration and is not the damsel in distress her circumstances […]

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HORROR THRILLER IMMORTAL AVAILABLE NOW

September 9, 2020 RGN staff

Reviewed by: Ingrid Jordan- As a fan of horror thrillers, I am putting IMMORTAL on my list of favorites. The star-studded anthology is directed by Tom Colley, Jon Dabach, Danny Isaacs, and Rob Margolies. The series is also written by Jon Dabach gives us four chapters that are thrilling, suspenseful, emotional, a real smorgasbord of […]

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SURVIVAL THRILLER RANGE RUNNERS AVAILABLE NOW

September 9, 2020 RGN staff

Reviewed by Simone Cromers: As a follow up to his 2016 film short debut, Cellar Door, director, and executive producer, Philip S. Plowden brings a thrilling cat and mouse game in the woods to high tension levels with Range Runners. Mel (Celeste M. Cooper) is a tough as nails former Olympic long-distance runner who seeks […]

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PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER UP ON THE GLASS AVAILABLE NOW

September 8, 2020 RGN staff

Reviewed by Ingrid Jordan-The psychological thriller UP ON THE GLASS makes a brave attempt to bring us a story of class distinction, wealth, success, and to need to belong. Director, co-writer, and producer Kevin Del Principe along with his wife Niki Brown who also produced, co-wrote and stars in the film explore the idea of […]

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HAWK AND REV: VAMPIRE SLAYERS SAVING THEIR TOWN MAYBE?

September 8, 2020 RGN staff

Horror movies have this overly dramatized acting to them which can be quite comical. That’s where things like parodies can be the funniest things to watch, and I’ve seen some outstanding parody’s. My all-time favorite is Haunted House starring Marlon Wayans which makes fun of the Paranormal Activity series and always makes me laugh super […]

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CAN YOU WIN “THE ARGUMENT”? GRAB A GLASS OF WINE AND FIND OUT.

September 3, 2020 RGN staff

Anyone ready to watch a funny, uniquely inventive romantic movie. Then sit back enjoy “The Argument” directed by Robert Schwartzman and written by Zac Stanford. It is a quirky, oddball comedy that will reel you in with its groundhog day twist and witty dialogue. Jack a struggling writer in Hollywood (Dan Fogler from the Fantastic […]

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HULU ORIGINAL FILM “THE BINGE” PREMIERES AUGUST 28TH

August 27, 2020 RGN staff

The Binge is set in a time where all drugs and alcohol are illegal, the only day one can participate in the “fun” is on Binge Day.  In a 12 hour window, they get to drink, drink, and drink. The film opens with a voice-over by Morgan Freeman while images of mayhem flash across the screen […]

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