Though many do, I have no real investment in the popular video game series ”Five Nights at Freddy’s”. I’m familiar with the game and even gave it a shot. But it didn’t stick with me. That being said, the series (created by independent game developer Scott Cawthon) has quite the following and frankly it’s easy … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Killer” (2023)
It’s hard to say whose return I’m excited about more – director David Fincher’s or actor Michael Fassbender’s. Both are back with the new film “The Killer”, a scintillating action neo-noir for Netflix. It’s Fincher’s first feature since 2020’s “Mank” and only his second in nearly ten years. As for the once notoriously busy Fassbender, … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Bell Keeper” (2023)
The spooky movie season is in full bloody bloom with fans being treated to an assortment of horror films of all shapes, sizes, budgets, and sub-genres. One such chiller is “The Bell Keeper” from executive producer and star Randy Couture. This low budget feature has a few interesting ideas and it does what it can … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Eric Larue” (2023)
Esteemed Academy Award nominated actor Michael Shannon makes his directorial debut with the new film “Eric Larue”. This fascinating and even complicated feature had its world premiere at Tribeca in June and just recently screened in Little Rock at Filmland 2023, the annual curated “celebration of cinema” hosted by the Arkansas Cinema Society. Shannon has … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Godzilla” (1998) Limited Edition Steelbook
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing a new limited edition steelbook of Roland Emmerich’s 1998 big budget creature feature “Godzilla”. This handsomely packaged combo-pack features the film in 4K Ultra High Definition. It also includes a Blu-ray and digital copy. Based on the character owned and created by Toho Co. Ltd., “Godzilla” 1998 was the … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Lady Bird Diaries” (2023)
Of the several incredible films screened at the Arkansas Cinema Society’s Filmland 2023, “The Lady Bird Diaries” was the biggest surprise. This fabulous groundbreaking documentary from director Dawn Porter offers an eye-opening look at Lyndon B. Johnson’s presidency from the perspective of his wife, First Lady Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson. Comprised entirely of archival audio … Continue reading