Considered by many to be Quentin Tarantino’s seminal classic, “Pulp Fiction” took the world by storm when it released in the early fall of 1994. And while it isn’t my favorite QT movie, it’s influence is hard to overstate. It also had one of the coolest and most recognized posters perhaps of all-time. It’s one … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Master” (2022)
“Master” was one of a handful of movies I regretfully missed during this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The tense and at times perplexing thriller was quickly snatched up prior to Sundance by Amazon and is now available on their Prime streaming platform. The film is written and directed by first-time filmmaker Mariama Diallo who pulls … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Morbius” (2022)
I still haven’t fully figured out how Sony’s Spider-Man Universe connects with the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe. Some parts seem more connected than others while other parts don’t seem connected at all. Oh well. To be honest, I’ve lost interest in trying to figure it all out. In a nutshell both universes are (somehow) related … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Bombardment” (2022)
The new Netflix film “The Bombardment” isn’t for the faint of heart. Danish filmmaker Ole Borndahl’s World War II historical drama tells the heart-wrenching true story of Operation Carthage, the 1945 British air raid on Nazi-occupied Copenhagen that went horribly wrong. Borndahl is very well aware of the weight of the material he’s covering, and … Continue reading
First Glance: “Top Gun Maverick” New Trailer
First we got a teaser. Then we got the first official trailer which featured more cool nostalgic shots than any hints at the story. Today Paramount has dropped a new trailer for “Top Gun: Maverick”, the long awaited and often delayed sequel to the 1986 box office smash “Top Gun”. This new look answers several … Continue reading
Random Thoughts – The 2022 Oscars
Finally we’ve made our way the 94th Academy Awards. It’s hard to believe we’re still talking 2021 movies on March 27th, yet here we are. Nevertheless, I do tend to get excited for every Oscars ceremony and last night was no different. This year was filled with frustration, namely the ludicrous decision to remove eight … Continue reading