I hate to say it, but I’ve reached the point where whenever I hear “Adam Sandler” and “new movie” together I brace myself for the worst. It’s a reaction I think the always likable actor has earned. I can’t remember his last movie that I really liked (yes, that includes “Uncut Gems”). But his lucrative … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Operation Mincemeat” (2022)
The effects of the World War II reverberated across the globe and impacted people from all walks of life. As a result, there are countless movies sharing stories of heroism and horror, savagery and sacrifice, patriotism and oppression. True accounts stretching from the battlefront to the streets of occupied cities; from war rooms to concentration … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (2022)
DC Films and the superhero movies they make may lack the overall fanfare of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but I love how they give filmmakers with unique voices the creative freedom to fully realize their visions. Whether it’s Patty Jenkins with “Wonder Woman”, Todd Phillips with “Joker”, James Gunn with “The Suicide Squad”, and even … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Twin” (2022)
(CLICK HERE for my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Creepy children have become a stalwart in horror movies. They’ve pretty much overtaken zombies, vampires, and the like as the genre’s go-to source of scares. The latest film to tap into this deep well is the Shudder Original “The Twin”. But there is more to … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Black Crab” (2022)
The new Netflix film “Black Crab” opens with a harrowing jolt. In a flashback we see a mother named Edh (Noomi Rapace) and her daughter Vanja (Stella Marcimain Klintberg) are stuck in a traffic jam; voices on the radio tell of mass casualties, violence and unrest from a growing civil war. Suddenly people start running … Continue reading
Star Wars Day 2022: (List) The Five Best Star Wars Villains (Who Aren’t Darth Vader)
As you’ve probably figured out by now, I’m a huge Star Wars geek. I have been since I was a kid, and I proudly wear that badge today. I saw all the movies in theaters going back to the original trilogy. I had the action figures, vehicles, storybooks, blasters, etc. etc. etc. In other words, … Continue reading