Jordan Ryan Lester

Back when The Purge (2013) was released, it was way ahead of its time. Released during Obama’s second term, politics were not nearly as enraging as they are today. While there were political disputes, the rampant hate from both parties wasn’t... Read the full review »

I can vividly remember hearing about Mister Rogers on many occasions during my early childhood. The elusive figure in a red cardigan was a childhood icon for practically every American born from 1968 to 2001. And while I was just a year old when h... Read the full review »

Not quite a classic, but still a very entertaining film, 'Ocean's 8' is a awesome heist film. All of the actresses are 100% terrific in these roles. They carry the film, that does fall into genre cliches many times. Read the full review »

Probably my only flawless film this year. 'Upgrade' is a stellar sci-fi horror film, that has the undeniably stylistic Leigh Whannell touch. He truly is a treasure. Read the full review »

A stellar comic book film, with the highest stakes of any Marvel film thus far. Absolutely a ball to watch all these characters fight (and lose) together, and has possibly the best twist in any comic-book film. Not the tightest film as far as writ... Read the full review »

”Animation isn't a genre. It's a medium” is a quote that I find really interesting. On the surface level, it's just a juxtaposition contrasting the use of animation for different genres. But, on a deeper level, this is an idea that rings doubl... Read the full review »

A incredibly well executed exercise in well-paced psychological horror. Between the incredible performances (especially Toni Collette's), and the incredible direction, this is not one to miss. Read the full review »