REVIEW: “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” (2023)

REVIEW: “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” (2023)

Following its announcement, I’m guessing “Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey” prompted a slew of different reactions from belly-laughs to eye-rolls. I can see some immediately hopping onboard while others instantly checked out. And I bet there were just as many (myself included) left scratching their heads. Well, I can honestly say that after watching this baffling … Continue reading

25 Year Later: “Titanic” (1997)

25 Year Later: “Titanic” (1997)

(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) It still remember seeing “Titanic” 25 years ago. Despite being directed by the same guy who did such “manly” movies as “The Terminator”, “Aliens”, and “True Lies”, I remember dismissing “Titanic” as little more that a cornball romance set aboard the ill-fated British passenger … Continue reading

REVIEW: “Hidden Blade” (2023)

REVIEW: “Hidden Blade” (2023)

To fully grasp writer, director, editor, and cinematographer Cheng Er’s new period espionage thriller “Hidden Blade” requires at least a working knowledge of the complicated politics of China during World War II (certainly more than I have). His film is built upon a dense and layered story that’s deeply rooted in history and laced with … Continue reading