Posts by Matt Demers
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
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WICKED: FOR GOOD – “Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande reignite the magic splendor, guiding it toward a finale tinged with unexpected (yet welcome) darkness”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
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THE RUNNING MAN – “A speedy shot of dystopian action with campy charm to spare – and a surprising amount on its mind”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
•
NOW YOU SEE ME: NOW YOU DON’T – “Another twisty fun romp – albeit with diminishing magical returns”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
•
CHRISTY – “Sydney Sweeney delivers a transformative, powerhouse performance that elevates an otherwise uneven biopic”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
•
PREDATOR: BADLANDS – “Turning a blood-thirsty franchise into a tender PG-13 action extravaganza with heart sounds crazy – but somehow, it works”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
•
BUGONIA – “A deliriously entertaining descent into societal madness with exceptionally measured turns from Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
•
SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE – “Jeremy Allen White nails Springsteen’s sound, swagger, and tortured 80s soul — it’s just a shame the biopic around him drags its feet”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
•
AFTER THE HUNT – “A sharply entertaining, if overly verbose, psychological overload of ‘Me Too’ commentary”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
•
BLACK PHONE 2 – “An expansive, badass horror sequel that never once loosens its chilling grip”
RENTAL FAMILY – “Somber, slightly absurd, but unmistakably human”
RATING
DIRECTOR
Directed by: Hikari
MAIN CAST
• Brendan Fraser as Phillip Vandarploeug
• Takehiro Hira as Shinji
• Mari Yamamoto as Aiko
• Shannon Mahina Gorman as Mia Kawasaki
•