Knives Out (2019)
[8] I think one of the hardest stories to tell is a good murder mystery story. That's why we see so few of them turned into movies. Rian Johnson's (The Last Jedi, Looper) Knives Out is a beguiling blend of…
A Boy and His Dog (1975)
[7] In this adaptation of Harlan Ellison's novella, a horny teenager and his sarcastic dog communicate telepathically while wandering a post-apocalyptic wasteland in search of food and women. The heart of this film is the antagonistic yet loving relationship between…
Cold in July (2014)
[7] Cold in July is hard to summarize, and that's a big part of why it's interesting. It starts off with a bang, as Michael C. Hall (TV's Dexter) is forced to protect his home from an intruder. No sooner…