There are so many movies I’m looking forward to this year – “Oppenheimer”, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”, “Killers of the Flower Moon” just to name a few. But HIGH on my personal list is “Dune: Part Two”, the sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s 2021 science-fiction epic. I loved everything about the first film … Continue reading
Paramount has dropped several new character posters in preparation for the upcoming release of “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts”. The $200 million blockbuster based the Hasbro toy line is the seventh installment in the Transformers film franchise and the first since 2018’s spin-off prequel “Bumblebee”. Directed by Steven Caple Jr., “Rise of the Beasts” is … Continue reading
Well here’s an interesting one. “Gran Turismo” takes its name from the popular racing simulation video game. But its mostly inspired by the true story of Jann Mardenborough who went from playing Gran Turismo in his bedroom to beating 90,000 other gamers for an opportunity to train as a professional driver. It’s a remarkable story … Continue reading
There wasn’t anything that had me itching for a new Peter Pan movie. I’ve never been a big fan of his story and haven’t really connected with the various movie adaptations we’ve gotten over the years. But then I heard David Lowery was directing a new Peter Pan movie and my curiosity kicked in. Suddenly … Continue reading
(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
