CHALLENGERS – Reviewed by Kyrle Lendhoffer In “Challengers,” Director Luca Guadagnino merges the luminous talents of Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor to navigate the labyrinth of human relationships with the finesse of a master artisan. Guadagnino delves deep into the recesses of the human…
Civil War [REVIEW] In the blood-soaked annals of cinematic history, Alex Garland’s “Civil War” stands as a tempestuous testament to the primal impulses that lurk beneath the veneer of civilization. Produced under the aegis of A24, the vanguard of contemporary independent cinema, and helmed by…
Eugene O’Neill’s Bikini Beach (1954) – A Cinematic Anomaly [NEW YORKER by A. Waldhorn] Eugene O’Neill’s Bikini Beach, the latest offering from Manka Bros. Studios, is a perplexing amalgamation of highbrow drama and lowbrow entertainment. Directed by the enigmatic Gerald Von Loven, this film dives…
ROAD HOUSE (PRIME VIDEO) – [REVIEW] Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal Director: Doug Liman Okay, so I watch this remake on Amazon Prime. First, let me say, it is like hot sauna on a cold winter night. You know, makes you sweat, but in a good way,…
Good day. Behind the Proscenium is more of a theater and movie review website – but when Beyoncé does anything, and especially, when she puts out such a massive world-changing album, I felt I had to weigh in. So here is my review… [Kyrle Lendhoffer]…
THE FIRST OMEN [REVIEW] Say, pals, gather ’round and lend an ear to the tale of “The First Omen.” A flick that’s got more twists and turns than a back alley in the Bronx. Directed by none other than that cinematic maestro, Arkasha Stevenson, this…