It feels as if Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” runs the risk of facing two different knee-jerk responses, each driven by contrasting views of current events. The angry and cynical-minded folks, who look for politics in everything they watch, might see the film as an dire reflection of a dubious America and an … Continue reading
Spike Lee‘s latest joint sees him reteaming with one of the greatest actors of our time, Denzel Washington. “Highest 2 Lowest” is the pair’s fifth big screen collaboration and their first since 2006’s “Inside Man”. With their long overdue reunion it’s pretty clear they haven’t missed a beat. Lee’s direction is imbued with what feels … Continue reading
Rod Blackhurst makes his feature directorial debut with a film that hearkens back to the pulpy horror movies from 1970s which found new life on video store shelves in the 1980s. “Dolly” transports us back to the grindhouse with its noticeably low budget, gritty aesthetic, and unflinching graphic violence. At the same time we see … Continue reading
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing their summer blockbuster hit “Superman” to home video. This reimagining of the iconic superhero is the first film in James Gunn’s new DC cinematic universe. Writer-director Gunn injects his signature style into a movie that feels more a kickstart to the DCU than an actual Superman story. That’s … Continue reading
Given the current cynical and hyper-polarized state of our society, a movie like “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” runs the risk of facing two vastly different reactions. It could end up being too earnest and sentimental for the more calloused hearts. But it could also be just the kind of warm and touching movie some … Continue reading
Few films (if any) this year have left me more conflicted than “Him”. Directed by Justin Tipping, “Him” is a sensory feast that serves up helping after helping of big bold ideas. Unfortunately for it (and us), many of them come out the creative oven half-baked rather than fully cooked. Yet the movie’s unflinching vision … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 