REVIEW: “The Black Phone” (2022)

REVIEW: “The Black Phone” (2022)

Ethan Hawke as a masked child-abducting psychopath in the late 1970s? Yep, I’m in. That’s part of the setup for “The Black Phone”, a spooky supernatural horror film from director Scott Derrickson (“Sinister”, “Doctor Strange”). I was onboard after first hearing the names involved. One great trailer and a creepy poster later and “The Black … Continue reading

REVIEW: “Elvis” (2022)

REVIEW: “Elvis” (2022)

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

REVIEW: “Rise” (2022)

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