Movie and TV Show Reviews - Ray Taylor Show

Society of the Snow: Movies Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Dive deep into a harrowing tale of survival with Ray Taylor's review of 'Society of the Snow' (Spanish: La sociedad de la nieve), a gripping 2023 survival thriller directed by J. A. Bayona. This intense film brings to life the chilling true story of the 1972 Andes flight disaster, adapted from Pablo Vierci's detailed acc...

The Doom Generation: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Dive into the anarchic world of "The Doom Generation," Gregg Araki's explosive 1995 indie film, in this comprehensive episode of the Ray Taylor Show. Join Ray as he navigates the nihilistic odyssey of two teenage lovers, Amy Blue and Jordan White, portrayed by Rose McGowan and James Duval, who, along with a mysterious ado...

The Bad Shepherd: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show  Show topic:  In this gripping episode of the Ray Taylor Show, Ray delves into the heart-pounding 2024 thriller, "The Bad Shepherd," directed by and starring Geo Santini. With a screenplay penned by Ryan David Jahn, the film unravels a tense narrative where a seemingly innocuous hunting trip among friends spirals into a nightmarish...

Past Lives: Movies Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Join Ray Taylor for an insightful review of 'Past Lives,' a 2023 American romantic drama film that marks the directorial debut of Celine Song. Starring Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, and John Magaro, this film weaves a poignant narrative spanning 24 years, exploring the evolving relationship between two childhood friends as they grow and le...

Totally F***ed Up: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Explore the pivotal world of '90s queer cinema with Ray Taylor as he reviews 'Totally F***ed Up,' a groundbreaking 1993 American drama by Gregg Araki. This film marks the first installment of Araki's influential Teenage Apocalypse trilogy and is renowned for its significant role in the New Queer Cinema genre. The film offer...

Ride On: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show  Show topic:  Join Ray Taylor on his insightful podcast as he reviews 'Ride On,' a compelling 2023 Chinese action drama directed by Larry Yang. Starring the legendary Jackie Chan, alongside talented actors Liu Haocun and Guo Qilin, this film presents a heartfelt story of an old-school stunt performer and his loyal stunt horse. Released in Ch...

The Curse: Season 1 Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Dive into the world of dark humor and satire with Ray Taylor's latest podcast episode, reviewing 'The Curse: Season 1.' This American satirical black comedy thriller TV series, created by Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie, stars Emma Stone, Fielder, and Safdie themselves. Filmed between June and October 2022, the show made its deb...

Talk to Me: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Join Ray Taylor on his podcast as he delves into the chilling world of 'Talk to Me,' a 2022 Australian supernatural horror film directed by the Philippou brothers, Danny and Michael. Written by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman and inspired by a concept from Daley Pearson, this film features a talented cast including Sophie Wilde,...

Fargo: Season 5 Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic: Get ready for an insightful journey with Ray Taylor as he reviews 'Fargo: Season 5' on his latest podcast episode. This season marks a thrilling new chapter with Juno Temple starring as Dorothy 'Dot' Lyon, an ordinary housewife whose unusual behavior sparks the interest of local authorities. Set in the Midwest of 2019, this season is pois...

For All Mankind: Season 4 Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Join us on a journey through the cosmos of 'For All Mankind,' an enthralling American science fiction drama series available on Apple TV+. Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, this series reimagines history by asking, 'What if the space race never ended?' With the Soviet Union achieving the first crewe...

Dream Scenario: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Step into the bizarre and humorous world of 'Dream Scenario,' a 2023 American black comedy fantasy film, as we unravel its intricacies in this review. Directed and written by Kristoffer Borgli, and produced under the creative vision of Ari Aster and Lars Knudsen, this film brings an intriguing blend of surrealism and dark humo...

Killers of the Flower Moon: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show  Show topic:  Dive deep into the riveting world of 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' a 2023 American epic Western crime drama, in this detailed video review. Directed and produced by the legendary Martin Scorsese and co-written with Eric Roth, the film adapts David Grann's powerful 2017 non-fiction book. Set against the backdr...

The Holdovers: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Join Ray Taylor for an insightful review of 'The Holdovers,' a 2023 American Christmas comedy-drama film directed by Alexander Payne. Written by David Hemingson and starring the talented Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa, this film is set in the backdrop of 1970 at a New England boarding school. The story u...

Oppenheimer: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Delve into the gripping world of 'Oppenheimer,' a 2023 epic biographical thriller directed by Christopher Nolan, in this comprehensive review by Ray Taylor. Starring Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer, known as the 'father of the atomic bomb,' the film is a powerful portrayal of the American theoretical physicist's life and...

Rebel Moon: Part One - A Child of Fire: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show  Show topic:  Embark on an interstellar adventure with Ray Taylor as he reviews 'Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire,' a 2023 American epic space opera film directed by the visionary Zack Snyder. Co-written with Kurt Johnstad and Shay Hatten, and based on a story conceived by Snyder, 'Rebel Moon' boasts a st...

Leo: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Step into the action-packed world of 'Leo' (also known as 'Leo: Bloody Sweet'), a 2023 Indian Tamil-language thriller, on Ray Taylor's movie review podcast. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and produced by Seven Screen Studio, this film marks the third installment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. Starring Vijay in a riveting performance as...

Cult Killer: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Dive into the suspenseful world of 'Cult Killer,' an upcoming American thriller film, in the latest episode of Ray Taylor's podcast. Directed by Jon Keeyes and penned by Charles Burnley, this gripping film stars Alice Eve and Antonio Banderas in lead roles. Follow the story of a young investigator, Cassie Holt (played by Alice Ev...

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show  Show topic:  Join Ray Taylor for an adrenaline-fueled review of 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One,' the 2023 installment in the iconic Mission: Impossible film series. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and co-written with Erik Jendresen, this spy action film is a sequel to 'Mission: Impossi...

Good Morning (1959): Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Step into the charming world of Yasujirō Ozu's 1959 Japanese comedy, 'Good Morning' (お早よう, Ohayō), as Ray Taylor offers an insightful review of this classic film. A loose remake of Ozu's own 1932 silent film 'I Was Born, But...,' and his second color film, 'Good Morning' delightfully depicts life in suburban Tokyo thr...

Saltburn: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Dive into the darkly humorous world of 'Saltburn,' a 2023 black comedy film masterfully crafted by Emerald Fennell. In this episode of Ray Taylor's podcast, discover the intricate narrative set in mid-2000s England, centered around an Oxford University student's obsession with a wealthy peer. Featuring a star-studded cast including...

Maestro: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show  Show topic:  Immerse yourself in the musical and emotional journey of 'Maestro,' a 2023 American biographical drama film, with Ray Taylor's insightful review. Directed by Bradley Cooper, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Josh Singer, 'Maestro' delves into the intricate relationship between the famed American composer Leonard Bernstein a...

Meet Me in St. Louis: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Step back in time with Ray Taylor as he revisits the classic 1944 American Christmas musical, 'Meet Me in St. Louis,' a charming portrayal of turn-of-the-century life produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. This film, divided into seasonal vignettes and culminating in the grand Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904, beautifully...

Better Watch Out: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Unwrap the terror this holiday season with Ray Taylor's review of 'Better Watch Out,' a twisted 2016 Christmas psychological horror film. Directed by Chris Peckover and co-written with Zack Kahn, this film, initially titled 'Safe Neighborhood,' takes a dark turn on festive cheer. Starring Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, and Ed...

May December: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show  Show topic:  Delve into the complexities of 'May December,' a thought-provoking 2023 American drama film, with Ray Taylor's in-depth review. Directed by the acclaimed Todd Haynes and penned by Samy Burch, based on a story by Burch and Alex Mechanik, this film navigates through the layers of controversy and emotion. Loosely inspired by...

Leave the World Behind: Movie Review from the Ray Taylor Show Show topic:  Explore the chilling depths of 'Leave the World Behind', a 2023 American sci-fi apocalyptic psychological thriller, with Ray Taylor in his latest podcast episode. Written, directed, and produced by the talented Sam Esmail, this film is a gripping adaptation of Rumaan Alam's 2020 novel. Starring the formidable Julia Rob...