Author Archives for Connor Petrey

‘Challengers’ Review: A Riveting Romance with a Competitive Edge
‘Challengers’ Review: A Riveting Romance with a Competitive Edge

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April 19, 2024 4:57 pm |

Tennis. A seemingly meditative sport, but hidden behind every stroke is the release of a concentrated purpose. In the context of Challengers, the sport is an outlet for jealousy, rage, and sexual frustration residing within a sadistic love triangle.  Director Luca Guadagnino brings a rapid pace to the game being played both on and off the...

Movie Review – “The Greatest Hits” (2024 / Hulu)
Movie Review – “The Greatest Hits” (2024 / Hulu)

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April 4, 2024 2:18 pm |

The Greatest Hits is a film about being isolated in your grief, given the ability to go back to spots in your relationship and relive the moments. Cursed more than blessed, Harriet is forced to go back in time whenever she hears a piece of music associated with her deceased boyfriend.  Unable to stop a horrible...

Movie Review – “Damsel” (2024 / Netflix)
Movie Review – “Damsel” (2024 / Netflix)

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March 20, 2024 5:32 pm |

Damsel begins well enough, with immaculate backdrops resembling the image of classic tapestries of old classics rather than utilizing an off putting CGI undertaking. Its scenery is majestic, seemingly out of an inspired fairy tale. Not to say these settings weren’t digitally inputted, but visually they resemble something grander. Now this applies to the majority of...