The renowned Studio Ghibli and animation legend Hayao Miyazaki return with their highly anticipated “The Boy and the Heron”. It’s the 82-year-old Miyazaki’s first feature film since 2013 – the year he announced his retirement after the release of the critically acclaimed “The Wind Rises”. But to the elation of his many fans, the beloved … Continue reading
New Character Posters Drop for Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon” Franchise
The first cut of Zack Snyder’s “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” has released and Netflix has dropped a series of cool character posters to go along with it. To absolutely no surprise the film has been met with scalding reviews from many critics. Yet equally predictable is the film’s enormous success … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Memory” (2023)
The immensely talented duo of Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard lead the way in “Memory”, the new film from the often provocative yet thoughtful Michel Franco. This engrossing adult drama about two broken souls finds its strength in the transcendent performances of its two leads and in Franco’s resonating script which analyzes the human condition … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
You can almost hear the voice of late, great Andy Williams singing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. It’s Christmas day and I wanted to take a moment to wish everyone of you a very Merry Christmas. I hope all who celebrate has a special day full of family, food, and festivities. I … Continue reading
Five Phenomenal Christmas Movie Meanies
For those who don’t know, The Phenomenal 5 was a once prominent feature on this site. It was a blast to do and with the holidays upon us I thought it would be fun to look back at one of my Christmas themed lists – Five Phenomenal Movie Meanies. Originally shared ten years ago, this … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (2023)
For some of us there’s a pinch of sadness baked into the new Aquaman movie. This marks the final film in what was once called the DC Extended Universe. The DCEU started incredibly strong and offered moviegoers with a healthy alternative to the lighter Marvel formula. Sadly, some poor studio decisions combined with dismissive reactions … Continue reading