I’m always excited when a new Paul Schrader movie comes our way. Interestingly the acclaimed and often outspoken director, screenwriter, and former movie critic has seen his cinematic voice evolve in recent years. Traces of the same thematic DNA in his work on films like “Taxi Driver” and “American Gigolo” can still be seen in … Continue reading
“Fast X” Speeds to the Top of the Weekend Box Office
“Fast X”, the 10th entry in the high-octane and gleefully over-the-top Fast & Furious franchise, opened to a rock-solid $319 million opening weekend. The Universal Pictures powerhouse knocked “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” out of the top spot thanks to its fiercely loyal following and a vigorous promotional campaign. It marks the second largest … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Creed III” on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the upcoming home video release of “Creed III”. This brand-new combo pack features the film in crisp 4K with HDR and includes both a Blu-ray and digital copy. “Creed III” is the third chapter in the Rocky spin-off story of Adonis Creed who’s memorably played by a returning Michael … Continue reading
REVIEW: “White Men Can’t Jump” (2023)
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Ron Shelton’s 1992 basketball comedy “White Men Can’t Jump” lived and breathed off of the electric personalities and hilarious chemistry between its two leads, Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes. When hearing a remake was on the way I immediately wondered if there was any … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Fast X” (2023)
While none of us can make sense of their hilariously arbitrary titles (“Fast Five”, “Fast & Furious 6”, “Furious 7”, “The Fate of the Furious”, “F9”, etc.), one thing is for sure – the Fast and Furious movies have fully embraced what has made the franchise such a hit. Since taking a dramatic turn in … Continue reading
First Glance: “Killers of the Flower Moon”
Apple Studios and Paramount Pictures have finally given us our first peak at the highly anticipated Martin Scorsese period crime drama “Killers of the Flower Moon”. A new teaser dropped today for the filmmaker’s much talked about follow-up to his acclaimed 2019 hit “The Irishman”. The film is based on David Grann’s best-selling 2017 non-fiction … Continue reading