I realize there’s a good chance the new poster for “Kraven the Hunter” won’t leave much of an impression on some of you out there. But in addition to simply looking cool, it features a pretty nice callback for old-school comics fan. The new film from director J.C. Chandor gives the character (who made his … Continue reading
First Glance: “Kraven the Hunter”
Is it a superhero movie or a supervillain movie? I really hope the latter but who knows with the current state to the superhero genre. Either way “Kraven the Hunter” has a chance to be something pretty cool. Yes I know it comes from the Sony Pictures branch of the Marvel movie machine. But there’s … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Flash” (2023)
This is hardly breaking news, but when it comes to watching “The Flash” Ezra Miller poses the biggest challenge. The crimes and overall bizarre conduct of the film’s troubled star soaked up entertainment headlines and understandably has left bad tastes in the mouths of many moviegoers. Therefore it’s equally understandable if people find themselves struggling … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Extraction 2” (2023)
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) In 2020 Marvel alumni the Russo brothers and Chris Hemsworth teamed up to make “Extraction”, a no-holds-barred old-school action flick. The results were pretty great. Now Netflix has brought back all the key players for “Extraction 2”, a bigger sequel in nearly every possible … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant” Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Combo Pack
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the upcoming release of “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant”. This riveting and engaging military action thriller reveals a different side of Ritchie with the filmmaker showing a patience and focus that makes this story both exciting and deeply human. There’s a visceral realism that captures the intensity and chaos of … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Boogeyman” (2023)
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Based on the 1973 short story of the same name by Stephen King, “The Boogeyman” comes from director Rob Savage and the screenwriting trio of Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (the duo who penned “The Quiet Place”) and Mark Heyman. While they’re definitely not … Continue reading