(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
I’m still trying to figure out why Guy Ritchie felt the need to stamp his name in the title of his latest movie, “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant”. Maybe it’s a perk that comes with being the director, co-writer, and co-producer. Maybe it was to distinguish it from the 2006 thriller that shared the same name. … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 