Caillou Pettis is a professional film critic and journalist as well as the author of While You Sleep, The Inspiring World of Horror: The Movies That Influenced Generations, and co-author of Out of Time: True Paranormal Encounters. He has been writing in the entertainment industry for over seven and a half years professionally. Throughout the years, he has written articles for publications including Gold Derby, Exclaim!, CBR, Awards Radar, Awards Watch, Flickering Myth, BRWC, Starburst Magazine, Punch Drunk Critics, Mediaversity Reviews, Vinyl Chapters, Northern Transmissions, and Beats Per Minute.
Movie Reviews
The Piano Lesson

The Piano Lesson Review: The Weight of Legacy

Malcolm Washington’s The Piano Lesson, an adaptation of August Wilson’s revered 1987 play, dives into the complexities of heritage, memory, and identity. With a powerful ensemble cast and a script co-written by Washington and Virgil Williams, the film breathes cinematic ...
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Arcane League of Legends

Arcane Season 2 Review: The Crown Jewel of TV

Rarely does a sequel live up to its predecessor, yet Arcane: League of Legends Season Two not only meets but exceeds expectations. This adult animated steampunk action-adventure series, created by Christian Linke and Alex Yee, continues its riveting saga with ...
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Bird

Bird Review: Soaring Through Grit and Grace

Andrea Arnold’s Bird is a cinematic blend of raw urban drama and mystical surrealism, bringing to life a poignant story of self-discovery and resilience. With nuanced performances by Nykiya Adams, Barry Keoghan, and Franz Rogowski, the film weaves a complex ...
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The Merry Gentlemen

The Merry Gentlemen Review: A Missed Step in Christmas Charm

Romantic comedies, especially those set during Christmas, thrive on warmth, charm, and a sprinkle of holiday magic. Unfortunately, The Merry Gentlemen, directed by Peter Sullivan, offers little of these qualities. Despite an intriguing premise and a seemingly capable cast, the ...
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Goodrich

Goodrich Review: A Heartfelt Comedy About Growth

Hallie Meyers-Shyer’s Goodrich is a warm, bittersweet comedy that dives into the complexities of family, redemption, and the art of balancing ambition with relationships. Bolstered by Michael Keaton’s nuanced performance, the film navigates its blend of humor and heartfelt moments ...
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Daisy Ridley in Magpie

Magpie Review: A Neo-Noir Love Affair

Sam Yates’ Magpie swoops into the neo-noir genre with a sharp, melancholic edge, presenting a story of love, obsession, and misplaced priorities. With Daisy Ridley as the beguiling Anette and Shazad Latif as the morally conflicted Ben, the film straddles ...
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Saturday Night

Saturday Night Review: A Disappointing Look At Iconic TV

Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night is a biographical comedy-drama chronicling the tense, chaotic evening leading up to the 1975 premiere of NBC’s Saturday Night—the show that would later become the cultural juggernaut Saturday Night Live (SNL). Boasting an ensemble cast led ...
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Hot Frosty

Hot Frosty Review: A Chilly Romance That Melts

Hot Frosty, directed by Jerry Ciccoritti, arrives as a whimsical Christmas fantasy rom-com that promises warmth and wonder but, unfortunately, struggles to keep its magical spark alive. The film follows Kathy (Lacey Chabert), a lonely widow who finds unexpected companionship ...
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Emilia Perez

Emilia Pérez Review: Unique with Themes, but Falters in its Execution

Jacques Audiard‘s Emilia Pérez is a daring and distinct blend of musical, crime, and comedy, delving into themes of identity, redemption, and societal transformation within a vibrant musical framework. The film, based on Audiard’s opera libretto, which itself draws loosely ...
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Megalopolis

Megalopolis Review: A Bold, Ambitious Dream of Utopia

Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis dives into a reimagined 21st-century New York City, now transformed into “New Rome,” where lofty dreams clash with political ambition. Led by Adam Driver as visionary architect Cesar Catilina and Giancarlo Esposito as Mayor Franklyn Cicero, ...