I’ve never owned an Elvis Presley album. I’ve never been to Graceland. I’ve never watched his famous “Aloha from Hawaii” concert. I’ve never cared for his movies. Yet despite all of that, I fully understand the greatness of Elvis Presley. I’ve always recognized his long-lasting impact on American culture. And you can’t help but respect … Continue reading
First Glance: “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile”
Look, I’m a big fan of Javier Bardem and I’ll watch pretty much watch everything he does. But even I may not be able to handle “Lyle, Lyle Crocodile”, the upcoming musical comedy set for release this fall. I say that after watching the first trailer which left me speechless (and not in the good … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Rise” (2022)
(CLICK HERE for my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) There was a time when I was quite the basketball fan. It was back when college teams could keep players for more than a year and the NBA was brimming with personalities who went by such names as Magic, The Mailman, Clyde the Glide and … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” (2022)
Yet another film from this year’s Sundance Film Festival’s crop that slipped by me. “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” is a pandemic era feature from director Sophie Hyde that earned a lot of attention following its premier in January. The film explores themes of self-discovery and fulfillment in a way that is sure to … Continue reading
First Glance: “Code Name Banshee”
In “Code Name Banshee”, a former government assassin is forced back in the game after his old protégé informs him there is a bounty on his head. That premise alone is loaded with familiarity. But when you have Antonio Banderas leading the way it’s hard for me to turn a blind eye. Directed by Jon … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Cha Cha Real Smooth” (2022)
One of my big regrets from this year’s Sundance Film Festival was missing out on “Cha Cha Real Smooth”. When sorting out my schedule, it wasn’t a movie that initially caught my eye. But after hearing the overwhelming excitement from fellow Sundancers I knew I had missed out. Apple quickly scooped up the film, and … Continue reading