It’s not often that a science fiction action epic like “Hope” finds itself competing for the Cannes Film Festival’s illustrious Palme d’Or. But such was the case for South Korean writer-director Na Hong-jin’s ambitious feature “Hope”. Of course it didn’t win, but its inclusion was a big step in getting the movie recognized. Neon ended … Continue reading
Not to be confused with last week’s debacle titled “THE Runner“, Scott Waugh’s action comedy “Runner” is a vastly different movie in terms of style, tone, and overall quality. It’s every bit a straightforward, hard-hitting, fast-paced actioner. But it’s just as much a breezy buddy comedy built upon some good chemistry between its two leads. … Continue reading
Zachary Levi gets a gritty and intense lead role while Liam Neeson steps away from the frontline for a supporting turn in the action-thriller “The Fix”. Written, directed, and produced by Guy Moshe, “The Fix” is an unexpectedly dense and layered feature that tries to cover too much ground but that manages to keep us … Continue reading
For many, the state of DC Studios under the command and control of James Gunn has been underwhelming at best. I respect that Gunn has his loyal fans who view most everything he touches as pure gold. But his handling of the flagship DC Universe has been a letdown. His “Superman” movie kicked things off … Continue reading
The first teaser trailer for Netflix’s upcoming feature “The Mosquito Bowl” has dropped and it leaves a pretty strong impression. Part sports drama, part war movie, the film is an adaptation of author Buzz Bissinger’s 2022 novel “The Mosquito Bowl: A Game of Life and Death in World War II”. It’s directed by Peter Berg … Continue reading
What do you get when you combine a group of flighty friends, a masked ax-wielding psychopath, a backwoods cult, and man-eating alligators? You get a trope-filled horror concoction that stays true to what it wants to be no matter how predictable or preposterous things get. That describes “Gator Face” to a tee. Writer-director Padraig Reynolds … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 