Category: Thriller

Movie Review – Chris Ranson on Leon: The Professional (1994)

Title: Leon: The Professional (1994) Director: Luc Besson Runtime: 136 minutes — I used to work at a Blockbuster, part-time, solely for the free movies. I spent every penny I earned there on stuff from the store. The cool part was that while straightening up the aisles I could write down names of films, and…


The Cinefessions Podcast – Episode 57 – Cloverfield (2008)/10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

Welcome to the episode 57 of The Cinefessions Podcast! This week, Branden and Ashe hold down the fort while Marc is away, and review the double feature of Cloverfield (2008) and 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016). They also discuss their week in media, and Pokemon Go! Do you want to be a part of The Cinefessions…


The Cinefessions Podcast – Episode 47 – The Criminally Underrated: Perfect Blue (1997)

Welcome to episode 47 of The Cinefessions Podcast! Today, Branden, Ashe, and Marc continue the Criminally Underrated Arc. Today’s film is Ashe’s pick: Perfect Blue from 1997. Subscribe to the Show on iTunes , Android, and now on Google Play! You can follow along with the Criminally Underrated Arc in multiple ways. Most will not be available on…


The Cinefessions Podcast – Episode 46 – The Criminally Underrated: One Hour Photo (2002)

Welcome to episode 46 of The Cinefessions Podcast! Today, Branden, Ashe, and Marc kick-off a brand new Podcast Arc, this time dedicated to those films we feel are criminally underrated. Today’s film is One Hour Photo from 2002. Subscribe to the Show on iTunes or Android! You can follow along with the Criminally Underrated Arc…


The Cinefessions Podcast – Episode 42 – The Tarantinothon: Death Proof (2007)

Welcome to episode 42 of The Cinefessions Podcast! Today, Branden, Ashe, and Marc continue the 8-episode arc of The Tarantinothon with a review of Death Proof (2007). We also dive back into Black Mirror with a review of the first episode of season two. Subscribe to the Show on iTunes or Android! You can follow…


13 Days of Halloween: Day 3 – Chris Ranson on Invitation to Hell (1984)

Title: Invitation to Hell (1984) Director: Wes Craven Runtime: 96 minutes — As the world of Wes Craven continues to unfold around me, I realize that perhaps this isn’t the rabbit hole I was expecting from someone who did so many great things for the horror genre. Invitation to Hell is a 1984 made for TV movie….


Capsule Review – Branden Chowen on R.S.V.P. (2002)

The Cinefessions crew loves sharing their opinions on films, but not every movie can get the attention it deserves with a full review. Enter the Cinefessions’ Capsule Reviews. These capsule reviews cover five of the most important aspects of a film, which allow the crew to deliver their opinions on any movie clearly, decisively, and…