(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) How does this sound to you: Adam Driver playing a space traveler who crash-lands on prehistoric planet earth and fights dinosaurs? There’s enough wackiness in that basic description to get me onboard with “65”, a lean, unambiguous, and all-around fun genre mash-up from the … Continue reading
The unfortunate demise of Zack Snyder’s DC superhero universe has made it hard to know what to expect from upcoming hold-over movies such as “The Flash”, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, and the just released “Shazam! Fury of the Gods”. New DC head-honcho James Gunn has spoken highly of all three films and has indicated … Continue reading
A taut journalism procedural meets a dark crime drama in the Ridley Scott produced “Boston Strangler”, a new film inspired by a true account of the two woman who broke the story of the eponymous murders of 13 women in the Boston area between 1962 and 1964. Written and directed by Matt Ruskin, the movie … Continue reading
Few movies in the 1970s caused a stir quite like “Death Wish”. Upon its release, the 1974 neo-noir action-thriller was heavily criticized for its alleged support and glorification of vigilantism. Many critics shellacked the film, calling it “immoral”, “exploitative”, and “despicable”. But the film resonated with audiences and sparked an intense debate over how to … Continue reading
Easily one of my most anticipated movies of 2023 is “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”. For my money Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible” franchise has evolved into the quintessential action blockbuster. They’re fun, thrilling, and Cruise and company are continually raising the bar. Now we’ve reached “Dead Reckoning Part One”, the penultimate installment to … Continue reading
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette) Despite their predictability and penchant for re-plowing old ground, many of us still love sports movies. We love feel-good moments. We love rooting for the underdogs. We love redemption stories. We love the competition. We love the camaraderie. We love seeing individuals or … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 