DUAL will leave you contemplating doubles
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
This is the type of story that I love to watch unfold.
THE BATMAN delivers a noir epic worthy of the Caped Crusader's pulpy origins
by Ryan Silberstein, The Red Herring and Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport
Riddles are better than jokes.
Hot Docs at Sundance 2022
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief & Old Sport
Documentaries are such an interesting genre of filmmaking.
Thrills 'n Chills at Sundance 2022
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
If you’re the type that enjoys sitting on the edge of your seat and doesn’t easily scare from a bump in the night, here are six Sundance flicks that I recommend seeking out.
Sundance 2022 Preview: Kicks's Flick Picks
by Rosalie Kicks, The Old Sport
On January 28, I will embark on my third year of covering the Sundance film festival and, like many things as of late, it could not look more differently.
Read MoreNIGHTMARE ALLEY offers a one-way ticket to self-destruction
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When a movie opens with a good old fashioned body disposal, fire, and a celebration afterwards at a traveling carnival, I know I am watching the right film.
SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME finally embraces great responsibility
by Ryan Silberstein, Red Herring and Rosalie Kicks, The Old Sport
Three is a magic number.
LICORICE PIZZA turns introspective but finds nothing within
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
To date, Licorice Pizza is Paul Thomas Anderson’s most frivolous and gentle film.
GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE only works when it tries to pass the baton
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
We we want to just hang with Phoebe and Podcast.
Grave Time with Batzina Belfry: Gorgon
by Batzina Belfry (aka Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport)
Paying respect to horror hosts from days gone by… Gorgon
Read MoreGrave Time with Batzina Belfry: Morgus The Magnificent
by Batzina Belfry (aka Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport)
Paying respect to horror hosts from days gone by… Morgus The Magnificent
Read MoreGrave Time with Batzina Belfry: John Zacherely
by Batzina Belfry (aka Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport)
Paying respect to horror hosts from days gone by… John Zacherely
Read MoreNia DaCosta's CANDYMAN offers more than just chills and thrills
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief & Staff Writer
Nia DaCosta’s imaginative rendition of the mythical horror tale, Candyman provides a social commentary that, depending on how one views it, may find just as horrifying as the hook-handed man himself.
THE LAST MATINEE is a stylistic horror film without substance
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief & Staff Writer
Utilizing an old movie house for the eighty-eight minute thriller works extremely well for setting the mood and creates a perfect atmosphere for a murderer on the loose.
THE SUICIDE SQUAD is a thrilling action packed flick
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and “Doc” Hunter Bush, Podcast Czar
You could not have called on a more perfect filmmaker to rebrand a property that had a lackluster, messy start.
JUNGLE CRUISE lacks navigation, and purpose
by Rosalie Kicks, Hunter Bush and Audrey Callerstrom
What is the missing ingredient that allowed Curse of the Black Pearl to be both a huge hit and remain a good movie while the sequels were all just highly profitable imitations?
THE GREAT GABBO mixes heartbreak and dummies
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief, Old Sport
“He talks to that dummy like it is another person…”
FEAR STREET PART 2: 1978 offers nothing but nostalgia for better things
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief, Old Sport
There came a time when I thought, “WOW! I can’t believe these teens are still sitting in that lady’s living room listening to her talk.” and well, by the end of the film, I questioned why I did the same.
FEAR STREET PART I: 1994 struggles to find purpose
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief, Old Sport
While watching, I could not help but contemplate the various ways this all could have played out differently
ZOLA uses sex work to examine self-worth
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
The movie Zola is like a traffic accident. I know it is not polite to stare, I should probably look away but I just can’t help tilting my sunglasses down and taking it all in.