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
Renowned Hong Kong action director John Woo’s first venture to Hollywood was great for us fans but frustrating for the acclaimed filmmaker. 1993’s “Hard Target” and 1996’s “Broken Arrow” were bullet-riddled blasts but they came with intrusive studio management. It wasn’t until 1997’s “Face/Off” that Woo was finally given the creative control needed to tell … Continue reading
Comfortably nestled among my most anticipated films of 2024 is Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga”. The 69-year-old Costner directs, co-writes (along with Jon Baird), and stars in this sprawling four-part big screen event. This ambitious cinematic adventure is a true passion project for Costner and seems pulled from the great Western epics of old. … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 