(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Many of today’s horror movies are custom-made for easy consumption and even easier profit. Many studios have embraced the low-budget low-risk formula. They’ve realized that they don’t need to spend a lot of money to get people in the seats. Horror fans turn out. … Continue reading
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) “Sisu” is every bit as violent and gory as its red band trailer teased. Gleefully so which turns out to be a big part of its twisted charm. Writer-director Jalmari Helander goes all out with a movie that can be defined a number of … Continue reading
Chris Evans and Ana de Armas pair up in “Ghosted”, the new action-adventure romantic comedy for Apple TV+. Directed by Dexter Fletcher and with screenplay credits going to Rhett Reese, Chris McKenna, Paul Wernick, and Erik Sommers, this hokey head-scratcher tries to ride on the star wattage of its handsome two leads and host of … Continue reading
They had me at Denzel Washington. The endlessly charismatic 68-year-old Oscar winner has such a presence and has proven to be able to do just about anything. Take his action-fueled Equalizer films which see him playing a retired Marine turned vigilante. He brings such intensity to the role and you never doubt him for a … Continue reading
Disney and Lucasfilm struck gold in 2019 with their terrific streaming series “The Mandalorian”. The sprawling space western was an immediate hit and a much needed win for the Star Wars universe which was still smarting from some of the reactions to their more recent movies. Season 2 followed in 2020 and it was met … Continue reading
Kelly Fremon Craig surprised many with her 2016 feature film debut “The Edge of Seventeen”. The film was a smart, sincere, and funny hit that won over critics and audiences. Now she’s back with “Are You There God? It’s me, Margaret.”, a big screen adaptation of Judy Blume’s award-winning 1970 middle-grade novel of the same … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 