Director Alejandro Monteverde follows up last year’s surprise box office hit “Sound of Freedom” with “Cabrini”, a gripping period epic that shares the profoundly moving story of famed Catholic missionary and future saint Francesca Cabrini. This biographical drama (penned by Rod Barr) follows Cabrini’s charity efforts on behalf of immigrant children in Five Points, New … Continue reading
In the new romantic comedy “Upgraded”, yet another unexpected meet-cute leads to a silly and sappy romance. But as always there’s that one hurdle that threatens to keep our love-struck couple apart. Will it? Well what do you think? Does it ever? Such is the case in this by-the-book yet mildly entertaining romcom that gets … Continue reading
In the new comedy thriller “Self Reliance”, Jake Johnson plays a lonely man named Tommy who is stuck in a mundane existence. Ever since splitting up with his long-time girlfriend nearly two years ago, Tommy has seen his life become one long boring routine. Every day it’s the same thing. No zest, no excitement, and … Continue reading
Upon hearing that Denis Villeneuve was making “Dune”, I remember thinking there was no better director to take on Frank Herbert’s science-fiction classic. That sentiment was proven right with the release of Villeneuve’s 2021 feature – the jaw-dropping first chapter of his masterful big screen epic. After a brief delay following last year’s Hollywood labor … Continue reading
Spider-Man is easily one of the most popular superheroes in existence. Among the many things that fans love about the revered webslinger is the amazing array of characters who fill out his world. Allies, villains, non-superpowered side characters – the list is long and diverse. Over the years many have found their ways onto the … Continue reading
A cerebral space drama and Adam Sandler – not exactly a ‘peanut butter and jelly’ kind of combination at first glance. Now throw in a giant extraterrestrial spider voiced by Paul Dano and you have “Spaceman”, a movie that on paper defies description. It’s directed by Johan Renck, best known for his work on the … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 