Zack Snyder’s sprawling, highly original, big budget space opera “Rebel Moon” gave us a nice teaser trailer a couple of months back. This past weekend Snyder and Netflix released their first full trailer for the first film in what is set to be an epic two-parter. This new look at “Part One: A Child of … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Next Goal Wins” (2023)
My biggest question going into “Next Goal Wins” was simple. Is this a return to form for director Taika Waititi. The director of such deliciously quirky treats such as “What We Do in the Shadows”, “Hunt for the Wilderpeople”, and “Jojo Rabbit” found himself drawn into the moneymaking blockbuster machine known as the Marvel Cinematic … Continue reading
Movie Poster Spotlight: David Fincher’s “The Killer”
David Fincher’s “The Killer” premieres TODAY on Netflix and it should immediately be put near the top of your queue. Michael Fassbender gives a lights-out turn as a cold, calculated, and extremely efficient hitman who finds himself breaking his own rules to pay back those who have turned against him. Not only is the smart … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Marvels” (2023)
I think by now even the most hardcore fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe would have to admit that the once dominating phenomenon has lost some steam. For many people MCU movies once felt like events and audiences couldn’t wait for the next chapter to hit the big screen. But over-saturation, bad choices, and even … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “The Nun II” on 4K Ultra HD + Digital
“The Nun II”, the latest supernatural horror installment in the The Conjuring universe, is coming to home video courtesy of Warner Brothers Home Entertainment. This sequel to 2018’s “The Nun” continues the story of Sister Irene (played by a returning Taissa Farmiga) who once again comes face-to-face with the terrifying demon nun named Valak (Bonnie … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Hands that Bind” (2023)
A hard-working but struggling hired hand has his hopes of taking over his employer’s farm dashed when his boss’s wayward son returns, staking a claim on his inheritance. That’s the gist of “Hands that Bind”, a minimalist slow-burning rural drama written, directed, and produced by Kyle Armstrong. It’s a movie with a quiet and low-key … Continue reading