Malena, a woman who divides her life between two jobs: by night she's a dancer in a cabaret and by day she answers a "Hot Line," an erotic telephone line. However, her routine turns into a nightmare when a serial killer begins calling her, recounting his crimes in chilling detail and announcing that she will be his next victim. This is a clear homage to the Italian Giallo.HoH
In a film where a Black couple is framed to be the lead characters, they still managed to get shuffled off to the sidelines. The enthusiastic cast delivers well on goofy bits- but can only go so far before they begin to fall flat.
Intergenerational friendships and community can be so powerful, and this was a great example.
With a quirky outline, Project Hail Mary stays within the bounds of human language and imperial fantasy.
Wolverine carries Deadpool - literally and figuratively
The film is a powerful narrative encompassing a theme that many people can identify with.
Joel Coen has gone solo to create perhaps the greatest version of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' since Shakespeare himself.
