Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has brought to home video the striking new Western “Butcher’s Crossing”. The 2023 movie year was one full of surprises. Among them was this gritty and slow-burning thriller from director Gabe Polsky in his narrative feature film debut. The movie is anchored by a fascinating Nicolas Cage lead performance and features … Continue reading
Between 1990 and 1993 Finnish filmmaker Renny Harlin directed back-to-back action-packed blockbuster hits “Die Hard 2” and “Cliffhanger”. In between the two films he produced the critically acclaimed award-winning indie “Rambling Rose”. Needless to say Harlin’s star was rising. But then came his 1995 pirate swashbuckler “Cutthroat Island”. It was a movie hampered by a … Continue reading
Of the many movies I watched in 2023 I’m not sure I saw one at odds with itself quite like “No Hard Feelings”. This tonally challenged cringe comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky can never seem to settle on what it wants to be. So much of its energy is spent being pointlessly crass as if … Continue reading
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is bringing Alexander Payne’s extraordinary “The Holdovers” to home video in a terrific collector’s edition combo-pack. Sparked by two of the best performances of the year from Paul Giamatti and Da’Vine Joy Randolph, this funny yet heartfelt dramedy has deservedly received widespread acclaim and should remain a major player throughout awards … Continue reading
Jacob Elordi had quite the breakout year in 2023. First came his much talked about performance as Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola’s “Priscilla”. Then came his role in Emerald Fennell’s try-hard disappointment “Saltburn”. Regardless of your thoughts on the movies, the 26-year-old Aussie took a major step up from his “Kissing Booth” features on Netflix … Continue reading
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell make an attractive pair for sure. But that’s not enough to save the lackluster “Anyone But You”, a sparkless romantic comedy that checks off plenty of boxes while trying to get by on mere looks alone. Director Will Gluck offers up yet another spin on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”. … Continue reading
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