Rotten Tomatoes - 100% IMDb - 6.6/10

OUR SCORES;

Aaron - C

Matt - B

Shane - B

THEME: Pre 1980 Movies

Chosen By: Matt McNeal

This horror anthology has an all-star cast and an undeniably 60s charm. It is an entertaining watch, but it goes more for a PG spooky atmosphere than true scares. Those looking for terror will be disappointed.

Rotten Tomatoes - 78% IMDb - 6.7/10

OUR SCORES;

Aaron - B

Matt - C

Shane - S

THEME: Pre 1980 Movies

Chosen By: Shane Cronican

We're kicking off our new theme with an action classic, led by a pillar of American Cinema, that helped shape the modern action genre. All due credit is given for its impact, but does it hold up as entertainment over 50 years after its release?

Rotten Tomatoes - 78% IMDb - 6.7/10

OUR SCORES;

Aaron - C

Matt - D

Shane - C

THEME: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Shane Cronican

Unfortunately, we end this theme rotation with another disappointment of failed potential. A thought provoking story with an incredible all-star cast just doesn't come together like it should.

Rotten Tomatoes - 60% IMDb - 6.4/10

OUR SCORES;

Aaron - F

Matt - F

Nate - D

Shane - D

THEME: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Nate Dudley

Based on the true story of the hunt for Alaska's most dangerous serial killer, with Nic Cage squaring off against John Cusack; The foundation is here for a great thriller. Unfortunately, inexperienced filmmaking, poor storytelling, ugly visuals, and awful acting make it a grind to get through.

Rotten Tomatoes - 96% IMDb - 7.9/10

OUR SCORES;

Aaron - B

Matt - B

Shane - B

THEME: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Matt McNeal

In the Heat of the Night (1967) deserves its place in film history as a groundbreaking drama examining racial tension, and for having a masterful performance from Sidney Poitier. Unfortunately, the murder mystery at its core is uninspired and its conclusion is a rushed letdown.

Rotten Tomatoes - 92% IMDb - 7.2/10

Our Scores;

Matt - B

Shane - B

Steve - B

Theme: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Steve Rushlau

Insomnia (2002) smartly forgoes the typical murder mystery trappings and becomes a tense cat-and-mouse thriller. The mystery takes a backseat to the psychological showdown between Al Pacino and Robin Williams, and they put on an acting clinic!

Rotten Tomatoes - 93% IMDb - 6.8/10

Our Scores;

Aaron - B

Matt - C

Nate - B

Shane - C

Theme: Police/Detective Movies

Chosen By: Aaron Cronican

Jude Law and Jurnee Smollett are fantastic as cops hunting a white supremacist leader (Nicholas Hoult). Unfortunately, director Justin Kurzel's detached style left us wanting more. A connection to the characters and a sense of urgency could have pushed this movie into the realm of greatness.

Our Score - 6.66/10 Rotten Tomatoes - 78% IMDb - 7.5/10

Theme: Lovecraftian/Cosmic Horror

Chosen By: Aaron Cronican

Dark City (1998) builds an awe-inspiring world and has an incredibly original noir mystery with some out of this world twists.