The 2022 survival thriller “Fall” is a movie that often impressed with its technical prowess only to frustrate with its ridiculous premise and hokey Hallmark-esque twists. On one hand, director Scott Mann created a palpable sense of height-induced dread and you didn’t have to suffer from acrophobia to feel the effects. At the same time, … Continue reading
Gal Gadot does a lot of running in her new Prime streaming feature aptly titled “The Runner”. Sadly, even at a lean 84 minutes, her latest film ultimately comes across as an endless jog to nowhere. To Gadot’s credit she gives it her all, firmly committing herself both physically and emotionally. But you’ll need more … Continue reading
Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh team up for “Mayday”, an action comedy for Apple TV that ends up being the buddy movie I didn’t know I needed. The pair turn out to be a good match, with Reynolds turned down a few notches to a more bearable comic setting, and Branagh showing off his wide … Continue reading
Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu’s latest feature “Fjord” has already proven to be one of his most acclaimed films yet. “Fjord” has been heralded by critics after winning the Palme d’Or at the most recent Cannes Film Festival. Mungiu wrote and directed this legal thriller / domestic drama that has since been purchased by NEON for … Continue reading
As many of you know, I’m a sucker for cool character posters. And A24 has recently released some of my very favorites for their upcoming sci-fi action-horror film “Onslaught”. Directed by Adam Wingard, the film heavily channels a late 70s and early 80s grindhouse style. That pulpy, violent exploitation DNA can be seen all through … Continue reading
I never watched “Barney & Friends”. You know, the once wildly popular children’s television show about the talking purple Tyrannosaurus Rex who would sing and dance with his dino buddies to the delight of kids all around the world. I had well outgrown it when it first launched in 1992 and thankfully my kids never … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 