Relay: Movie Review

A smart and engaging thriller.

A smart and engaging cat-and-mouse thriller, Relay should be at the top of everyone’s watch lists who are up for a suspenseful (but not scary) thriller. Led by an enigmatic Riz Ahmed and an intelligent, scared but determined Lily James, the performances and the city of New York are all that is needed to create the compelling atmosphere. The somewhat slow beginning is not a hindrance because there is so much for the audience to figure out.		2024 Directed by: David Mackenzie Screenplay by: Justin Piasecki Starring: Riz Ahmed, Lily James

Freakier Friday: Movie Review

A fun sequel with more chaos.

One of the hardest parts of creating a sequel 20-plus years later is recognizing who the target audience is. Is it for the same audience who are now 40-ish or is it for a new audience who does not know the original? Unsurprisingly, Freakier Friday tries to balance the two, satisfying both audiences without being wholly for either one. The original succeeded because of the cast and getting the exact same cast is a win for elder millennials.		2025 Directed by: Nisha Ganatra Screenplay by: Jordan Weiss, Elyse Hollander and Mary Rodgers Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis