(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Richard E. Grant, Julie Delpy, and Daryl McCormack make for a tantalizing trio in the new thriller “The Lesson”, a film you can file in with the ever-growing number of movies dealing with the troubles and tragedies of the rich and famous. This focused … Continue reading
Second Trailer Drops for Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Among the most anticipated movies the year has to be the latest from iconic American filmmaker Martin Scorsese. “Killers of the Flower Moon” is an epic-sized $200 million feature film backed by Apple Studios that received rave reviews following its premiere at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. The film is getting a full theater release … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Clock” (2023)
Hardly your run of the mill horror movie crowdpleaser, the Hulu Original “Clock” from writer-director Alexis Jacknow takes the genre to some unexpectedly interesting places. Adapting her own 2020 short film of the same name, Jacknow speaks to a number of compelling issues, exploring them through a horror framework in a way that can be … Continue reading
70 Years Later: “Roman Holiday”
At the risk of sounding cliche, they just don’t make movies like this anymore, especially romantic comedies. The 1953 classic “Roman Holiday” from director William Wyler remains a blueprint for a genre that notoriously struggles with originality these days. The beloved film turns 70 this year and to celebrate its anniversary, “Roman Holiday” is having … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023)
Let me be perfectly honest and open – I have a soft spot for the Indiana Jones franchise that’s a mile wide and a mile long. It’s one of the biggest reasons that I loved the first three movies and genuinely disliked the fourth one. My childhood is marked by endless memories of the series’ … Continue reading
Warner Bros. Releases Trailer #2 for the Highly Anticipated “Dune: Part Two”
As if the first trailer didn’t stir up enough excitement for Denis Villeneuve’s eagerly awaited “Dune: Part Two”, now we get a second trailer that reveals even more about the stunning dystopian science-fiction epic. The mind-blowing visuals, massive scale, incredible cast – everything is on display in this spectacular three-minute new look. Villeneuve is picking … Continue reading