DarkSkyLady
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DarkSkyLady is a freelance writer and critic. They are also the founder and EIC of darkskylady.com
Movies reviews only
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) |
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is broader in scope, grandeur, and animation. No one else in doing animation and storytelling like this and it’s a gut punch that leaves you clamoring for the next swing. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted May 31, 2023
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About My Father (2023) |
About My Father is a feel-good film that families can enjoy while pointing at each other while saying, “That’s you.” - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted May 26, 2023
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The Little Mermaid (2023) |
Though some renditions are a letdown from the animated classic, overall, The Little Mermaid is a sweet, magical adventure to enjoy with the family. - LatinaMedia.Co
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| Posted May 22, 2023
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Hypnotic (2023) |
Hypnotic idles in tedium instead of moving at a brisk and engaging pace. Instead of standing distinctly in its genre, it feels like a knockoff. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted May 12, 2023
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Sisu (2022) |
While not as impressive in scope, the fight sequences in Sisu deliver a gory delight, chock full of flying body parts and humor. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted May 01, 2023
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Chevalier (2022) |
Classical and opera music captures the passion and conflict, accenting the layered performance of Kelvin Harrison Jr., making Chevalier an inspiring, informative, and enjoyable eye-opener. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Apr 21, 2023
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Suzume (2022) |
With an imaginative journey across Japan, and a heartfelt story about loss and grief, Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume weaves a stunning tapestry in this wonderful film. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Apr 14, 2023
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023) |
It’s as though Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves made a smoothie with Spaceballs and The Avengers to a side-splitting effect. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Apr 12, 2023
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Air (2023) |
The cast and story in Air deliver a moving piece filled with a surprising amount of laughter, smiles, and an empowering message that the way “things are done” must change. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted Apr 03, 2023
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A Good Person (2023) |
A Good Person is well-crafted for the most part, with impressive performances but not everything flows seamlessly from one scene to the next. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted Mar 23, 2023
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John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) |
Frenzied with a kinetic energy that's a blink and you miss it, John Wick: Chapter 4 delivers the goods in spades. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted Mar 15, 2023
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Satan Wants You (2023) |
Informative and shocking, SATAN WANTS YOU showcases how easily witch trials get tweaked for modern religious zealotry. But you’ll also notice a grace for one of the authors, which speaks to significant societal issues. - Nightmarish Conjurings
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| Posted Mar 13, 2023
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Scream VI (2023) |
While the surprises aren’t quite surprises anymore—any horror buff or Scream fan will figure it out—Scream VI honors its predecessors with a violently fun time. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted Mar 08, 2023
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Champions (2023) |
Champions rises, becoming more than a clichéd tale full of heart. It reveals common misconceptions about people with intellectual disabilities, all with an enticing sports tale. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted Mar 08, 2023
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Creed III (2023) |
With a dynamic, talented cast, Creed III delivers nuanced performances that radiate emotional depth. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Mar 03, 2023
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Unseen (2023) |
UNSEEN maintains tension amidst the comedy, all while using just a phone, a gas station, and some woods. Even during hilarious moments, the taut pull of terror never eases. - Nightmarish Conjurings
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| Posted Feb 27, 2023
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The Quiet Girl (2022) |
The Quiet Girl takes a familiar story and brings an underlying current of depth with nuanced, spectacular performances and splendid directing. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted Feb 21, 2023
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Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) |
Though the stakes feel lackluster, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania trudges along at times rather than galloping at a clip, Marvel’s goodwill might make the film worthwhile. - Boss Level Gamer
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Hunt Her, Kill Her (2022) |
Even though the end does not quite stick the landing, Hunt Her, Kill Her is an intense, nerve-wracking film that leaves you on edge for most of its 89-minute runtime. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted Feb 14, 2023
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Consecration (2023) |
Tension shines briefly, then snuffs out as quickly as a match in a storm. With a 90-minute runtime, Consecration still manages to feel tortuously long, like a weight crushing you. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Feb 11, 2023
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Sorcery (2023) |
Akin to a grim fable, Sorcery is a moody horror film that employs a minimalist style, letting the elements and acting build the tension. - LatinaMedia.Co
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| Posted Feb 02, 2023
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Rye Lane (2023) |
Quirky and stylish, with outstanding music and cast, Rye Lane sets a high bar for fun and joy in rom-com. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Feb 01, 2023
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birth/rebirth (2023) |
Light on jumps, birth/rebirth delivers a thoughtful, horrifying truth about women’s bodies, rights, and autonomy in a creepy tale of reanimation. - LatinaMedia.Co
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| Posted Feb 01, 2023
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Shortcomings (2023) |
Using romantic beats and comedy, Shortcoming makes a story that is more than both. It flips it into an account about maturing as an adult and human being to stunning effect. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 31, 2023
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Landscape with Invisible Hand (2023) |
Landscape With Invisible Hand holds a mirror up to what is occurring and a bleak future ahead. Yet, there lies resilience and fire even with the world looking like The Twilight Zone's "People Are Alike All Over." - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 30, 2023
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Fancy Dance (2023) |
Fancy Dance is a humanizing look at the cost of marginalization and disregard with a focused story of one family's loss and resilience. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 28, 2023
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Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls (2023) |
Unnecessarily long runtime, zero witty or funny dialogue, and a voice that makes you want to scream Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls sucks the soul out of viewers. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 27, 2023
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Talk to Me (2023) |
Horrifying in its tale about unaddressed grief, Talk to Me is a neverending cycle that’s fun to watch, from the sidelines, of course. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 27, 2023
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My Animal (2023) |
Werewolf stories wrap them in a transformative beauty, and writer Jae Matthews with director Jacqueline Castel unleashes it with a measured skill that makes MY ANIMAL reside alongside beloved Ginger Snaps. - Nightmarish Conjurings
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| Posted Jan 27, 2023
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The Persian Version (2023) |
The film is quirky and hilarious. The Persian Version captures the hardship of finding your path amidst familial strain. It traverses through a serious subject with a heavy comedic lens that breaks the fourth wall. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 25, 2023
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The Disappearance of Shere Hite (2023) |
Directed by Nicole Newnham, The Disappearance of Shere Hite paints a vivid picture of a pioneer in women's sexuality, her struggles, and her ultimate disappearance from the U.S., as well as literary discussions here. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 24, 2023
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Magazine Dreams (2023) |
You feel every sad, painful, and hopeful moment thanks to [Jonathan Majors] performance on top of Elijah Bynum’s sharp directing. Magazine Dreams shatters your heart. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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Polite Society (2023) |
With a women-centered tale with heart and a never-give-up theme, Polite Society sends a message as it inspires laughter and applause. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Jan 23, 2023
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House Party (2023) |
An occasional chuckle may escape from time to time. But a grimace or sad trombone’s “womp” is the primary reaction. House Party is incoherent and dull. - Wealth of Geeks
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| Posted Jan 13, 2023
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) |
Glass Onion does not knock it out of the park mystery-wise, nor is the dialogue on its predecessor's level, and the cast also lack cohesion. Still, the overarching themes of wealth, privilege, and just desserts always entertains. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Dec 28, 2022
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RRR (2022) |
When I tell you an action, dramedy, musical was not on my 2022 bingo card, but RRR delivers over-the-top, high-tension, fun-filled entertainment. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Dec 18, 2022
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The Banshees of Inisherin (2022) |
In lesser hands, a film like The Banshees of Inisherin would not reach those high dark comedy notes, but thanks to the cast and crew, the movie ranks as a classic in the genre. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Dec 08, 2022
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Devotion (2022) |
The cast, music, and direction in Devotion lift up a story that resonates with great drama, deeper discussions, and nerve-wracking action. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Dec 01, 2022
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The Retaliators (2021) |
The Retaliators is another holiday action horror film to rest beside Die Hard and Krampus in your collection. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Nov 22, 2022
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The Menu (2022) |
The Menu is an incredibly nuanced film with layer after layer in its fantastical feast, and depending on the viewer, you stop and focus on a particular course. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Nov 17, 2022
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) |
While less uplifting than the previous film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is moving, entertaining, and cathartic; stunning in its visual splendor and phenomenal acting. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Nov 10, 2022
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Fresh Hell (2021) |
Not for the squeamish, Fresh Hell cuts an eccentric niche into the horror genre with its style of psychological terror though the climax felt flat. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Oct 30, 2022
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Run Sweetheart Run (2020) |
Through a compelling cast, some out-of-this-world hilarity, twists, and terrific direction, Run Sweetheart Run merges impact with a delightfully demonic tale that gets better on rewatch. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Oct 29, 2022
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Influencer (2023) |
Cassandra Naud gives a hypnotic performance and, combined with the rest of the cast and unexpected turns, makes Influencer an entertaining cautionary tale. - Nightmarish Conjurings
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| Posted Oct 26, 2022
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Old Flame (2022) |
Though Old Flame has sharp writing built into cat-and-mouse suspense, the film devolves into a predictable ending. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Oct 22, 2022
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The Domestic (2022) |
I am not sure how authentic and respectful the movie is to the traditions. Still, The Domestic gives a uniquely-styled horror with supernatural elements creating a slow-burning tense-filled atmosphere. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Black Adam (2022) |
Although Black Adam does not inspire the intense emotions of a typical blockbuster superhero flick, its action, mild humor, cute character duos, and story make it watchable and even re-watchable. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Oct 21, 2022
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Shaky Shivers (2022) |
Shaky Shivers starts oddball and spirals further down in a boisterous, ridiculous, wonderful film held together by an unbreakable friendship. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Oct 19, 2022
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V/H/S/99 (2022) |
None of the stories in V/H/S/99 are boring, but some shine brighter than others in this hellfire landscape. V/H/S/99 is a delightful, otherworldly viewing experience for any horror genre fan. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Oct 16, 2022
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The Loneliest Boy in the World (2022) |
Under normal circumstances, an oddball film with comedy and zombies is right up my alley, but The Loneliest Boy In The World fails at taking me beyond its colorful set pieces to the heart of the story. - DarkSkyLady Reviews
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| Posted Oct 14, 2022
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