An adorably eccentric and heartfelt offering from the master of quirky, offbeat humor.
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.
Paranormal Activity director Oren Peli is in a cozy suite at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Phoenix, talking animatedly about his latest project, Chernobyl Diaries. The…
The legend gets a stunning new rendition with a bleak and cheerless tale of cruelty and vengeance, anchored by an exquisitely wicked performance from Charlize Theron.
Jack Black gives a great performance in this absurdly dark comedy that also serves as a bizarre portrait of small-town America.
Astounding visual effects can’t save this bloated, messy film from a fatal combination of poor writing and emotionless performances.
A unique, multi-layered thriller that asks far more questions than it answers.
A darker spin on the home invasion thriller, and a breath of fresh air for the horror genre.
An enjoyable but flawed gothic comedy, elevated by a strong performance from Depp.
A masterpiece of popcorn cinema, an action-packed thrill ride on an epic scale.
A fresh approach to a familiar tale, with a smart mix of humor and heart.
Disturbing post-apocalyptic thriller The Divide follows a group of survivors trapped in a fallout shelter, and chronicles their loss of humanity as supplies become scarce. During…
A disturbing, uncomfortable film that explores the loss of humanity in sickeningly graphic detail.
A powerful, important film that is guaranteed to inspire a full range of emotions through its eye-opening look at bullying in American schools.
Bully, director Lee Hirsch’s riveting look at the effects of bullying in American schools, has already become one of the most talked-about films of the year,…
Drew Goddard has enjoyed a lengthy television writing career, with credits on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Alias, and a critically acclaimed run on Lost. After collaborating…
A unique, crowd-pleasing experience full of relatable characters and memorable songs.
It’s the first full day of the 12th Annual Phoenix Film Festival, and director Gary King is breathing a sigh of relief after his latest film,…
A visually stunning version of the Snow White legend that offers some light-hearted, enjoyable humor.
A boring, unnecessary sequel featuring plenty of spectacular CG battles, and not much else.
The Phoenix Film Festival is preparing for its 12th annual run, kicking off on Thursday, March 29th, and continuing through April 5th. With more than 150…
Director Gary Ross brings the novel to life with powerful performances in one of the best book-to-film adaptations ever produced.
Disney rolls out the red carpet for one of the best films of 2011 with a fully-loaded Blu-Ray release.
A well-produced Blu-Ray release of a true classic, hampered by a poor video transfer and a mediocre sequel.
A light-hearted, enjoyable romp that remains consistently funny throughout the experience.
The film pays homage to the original series while simultaneously updating the material for a new audience.
A truly fascinating character study of a long-lost era of filmmaking and stardom, featuring an astonishing performance by Williams.
We’re less than two weeks away from the release of The Hunger Games, Lionsgate’s big-screen adaptation of the best-selling novel by Suzanne Collins, and with presale…
An intense, gripping experiment in suspense that suffers from a fatally flawed third act.
HBO’s best series receives a stunning Blu-Ray collection, fully-loaded with supplemental material.
An uninspiring teen sex comedy that amounts to nothing more than a celebration of irresponsible teenagers doing terrible things to themselves and each other.
A quirky, original comedy unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, featuring plenty of laughs from the strong supporting cast.
As the host of G4TV’s flagship television program Attack of the Show, Kevin Pereira knows how to stay busy. Whether it’s interviewing video game developers, scouring…
A poorly written, poorly acted, and poorly directed sequel, which accomplishes nothing except to showcase that everyone involved in this mess should be ashamed of themselves.
Johnathan White (Channing Tatum) is a second-generation police officer in New York City, a family man who works long hours to provide for his wife (Katie…