A film that knows exactly what it is, and never aspires to be anything more. Turn off your brain, let yourself enjoy it.
Author: Brent Hankins
Brent Hankins
Brent Hankins has been blogging and writing film reviews online since 2011. He joined the Phoenix Film Critics Society in 2013, and was a founding member of the Phoenix Critics Circle the following year, where he currently serves as President. Brent also hosted the weekly Drinks and Discourse podcast for nearly 5 years, and is currently the editor-in-chief at The Lamplight Review. He resides in Tempe, AZ with his wife and son.
Never strays too far from the source material, but still provides enough enjoyment for a modern-day audience.
The Dirties, which took home the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Slamdance Film Festival, is the riveting tale of two best friends who team up…
Danny Trejo has one of the most recognizable faces in cinema, having appeared in more than 250 films since he first began acting at the age…
Sons of Anarchy has been on a rampage ever since the controversial season premiere, and the explosive ending to this week’s episode has forever changed the…
American Horror Story: Coven marks the third iteration of the FX anthology series, and the haunted houses and rundown asylums of past seasons have been traded…
An excellent film that boldly challenges the audience to look at bullying and school violence from a different perspective.
An engrossing character study, cleverly disguised as an adrenaline-soaked action film.
Hilariously vulgar, outrageously filthy, and unexpectedly heartwarming. An excellent directorial debut.
Kim Dickens is no stranger to television, with major roles in HBO’s Deadwood and Treme, as well as portraying Shelby Saracen in Friday Night Lights. She’s…
She may not be a member of SAMCRO, but as the de facto matriarch of the club, Gemma Teller Morrow’s fierce sense of loyalty and commitment to…
Portraying Tara Knowles on FX’s critically acclaimed Sons of Anarchy isn’t an easy task. She’s an incredibly polarizing figure, a character that simultaneously inspires hatred and…
Sons of Anarchy returned to FX last week with an explosive season premiere that shocked audiences and ignited controversy between series creator Kurt Sutter and conservative…
Donal Logue is a busy guy – he stars as Brendan Donovan on BBC’s hit detective drama Copper, he’ll be a key player in the upcoming…
Not for everyone, but different enough from the usual trashy romance stuff to warrant a second look.
Caters to fans of the franchise while providing just enough to keep newcomers entertained.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has a very particular brand of comedy, derived from its characters (none of which are anywhere close to being decent human…
The most emotionally resonant film of the year, full of joy and heartbreak and everything in between.
A beautiful, melancholy film that feels more like a work-in-progress than a complete story.
A solid mix of humor and terror, one of the most original and inspired horror films in a very long time.
Ultimately fails as a documentary but succeeds at giving fascinating glimpses into the yearly festival known as Burning Man.
A seemingly ordinary young woman discovers a hidden world and an extraordinary destiny in The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, the eagerly anticipated big-screen adaptation of…
Tonight marks the debut of SyFy’s new reality series Heroes of Cosplay, which follows a group of passionate costume designers around the convention circuit as they…
AMC’s Breaking Bad returns this weekend for eight more episode, and hot on its heels comes new drama Low Winter Sun, which casts Mark Strong and…
Sons of Anarchy makes its much anticipated return to the airwaves on Tuesday, September 10th, but the cast and creators of the hit FX series were…
The chemistry between the two leads elevates this otherwise decent film to one of the most pleasantly surprising and enjoyable flicks of the summer.
A melancholy tale which breathes new life into the character, but stumbles under the weight of bad choices during the final thirty minutes.
Variations of things we’ve seen in other scary movies, but brought together in a way that feels fresh and inspired.
The Nerd Repository team is in San Diego to cover Comic-Con 2013. We’ll be on-hand with photos, interviews, and live coverage of the hottest panels and…
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A humorous, emotional, expertly crafted film that perfectly captures the feeling of being 14 years old.
Serialized storytelling has enjoyed a massive resurgence over the past decade, and several cable television networks have positioned themselves at the forefront of the movement. FX…
I’ve been a tremendous fan of Showtime’s Dexter ever since its debut, and despite the fact that the series has overstayed its welcome by a season…
An informative and well-made documentary that examines covert military operations and their effects.