English journalist, television critic, and author John Preston’s 2007 historical novel “The Dig” was a reimagining of the 1939 excavation at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk, England. It’s the site of two early medieval burial grounds, one of which contained a mostly undisturbed Anglo-Saxon ship along with numerous artifacts and treasures fit for a king’s burial. … Continue reading
Best of 2020 – Lead Actor
Over the last few days I’ve been looking back at the best acting performances from the year 2020. Yesterday we began the Lead categories by looking at five incredible female performances. We wrap it up today with Lead Actor and without question there are some really strong contenders. So without further delay here are my … Continue reading
First Glance: “Cherry”
“Sometimes I feel like I’ve seen everything that’s going to happen. And it’s a nightmare.” That line of dialogue from “Cherry” really sums up the new trailer’s vibe nicely. This emotionally dense and dark-looking Apple Original reunites Tom Holland with the MCU’s Avengers architects Anthony and Joe Russo. But rest assured, judging by our first … Continue reading
Best of 2020 – Lead Actress
Over the last few days I’ve been looking back at the best acting performances from the crazy past year. The supporting categories are done and now we move to Lead. We begin by looking at the women who gave an impressive variety of performances to consider. As before, narrowing them down to five was no … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Outside the Wire” (2021)
In the year 2036 a vague but bloody civil war breaks out in Eastern Europe. In its wake a ruthless warlord named Viktor Koval rises to power. As the shadowy Koval expands his grip on the region, the Pentagon pushes back by deploying the US Army along with robotic soldiers called Gumps. Their objective is … Continue reading
First Glance: “Judas and the Black Messiah”
Technically this isn’t the “first glance” of the upcoming historical social drama “Judas and the Black Messiah”. Warner Brothers dropped an eye-catching teaser back in August. But today we got a meatier look at this much talked about film based on the life of Fred Hampton, chairman of the Black Panther Party in the late … Continue reading