REVIEW: “Medieval” (2022)

REVIEW: “Medieval” (2022)

(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Petr Jákl writes and directs “Medieval”, a new historical action-drama billed as the most expensive Czech Republic film ever made. In it, Ben Foster plays Jan Žižka, a Hussite general and Czech national hero who is considered one of the greatest military leaders and … Continue reading

First Glance: “The Fabelmans”

First Glance: “The Fabelmans”

After premiering yesterday at the Toronto International Film Festival, Universal has dropped the trailer for Steven Spielberg’s highly anticipated new film “The Fabelmans”. First reactions to the movie have called it a bonafide frontrunner for Best Picture at the upcoming Academy Awards. I certainly wouldn’t say that without seeing it, but the trailer itself features … Continue reading

REVIEW: “Barbarian” (2022)

REVIEW: “Barbarian” (2022)

Nothing about the trailer for “Barbarian” indicated anything unique or fresh. In fact, in many ways the trailer felt incredibly generic, milking countless horror movie tropes that have been used ad nauseam throughout the genre’s history. Yet I’m tempted to call the trailer genius, not because of what’s in it but because of what’s left … Continue reading