The “Jurassic Park” films have a special place in my heart and not because I’m a huge fan myself. But they happen to be my son’s favorite franchise (at least next to Star Wars). To clarify, for me the first “Jurassic Park” was an extraordinary experience that still holds up today. I absolutely love it. … Continue reading
If I were to take a survey asking people to choose two stars they think would be perfect for an on-screen romance, I doubt many of you would say Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. Yet guess who stars in the new romantic comedy “Marry Me”, a movie built around an preposterous premise but that manages … Continue reading
The new rural horror film “The Long Night” is a prime example of a movie that’s working from a good idea but that lacks the substance (and at times the budget) to see that idea through. It’s a bit of a mishmash of several horror sub-genres which is intriguing in itself. But there just isn’t … Continue reading
A peculiar 2021 movie year semi-officially comes to an end with the 2022 Academy Awards. This morning the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced their much anticipated nominees for this year’s Oscars. As is the case every year, this batch has its share of surprises – a few good, plenty of bad, and … Continue reading
(CLICK HERE to read my full essay on the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) For movie fans, awards season should be fun. It’s the time when we get to focus on movies, specifically those considered by many to be the best from the previous year. It’s when regional critics groups around the country dole out their lists of … Continue reading
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Adrien Brody plays a garbage man with an ax to grind in director Paul Solet’s dour and abrasive crime drama “Clean”. Co-written and co-produced by Brody, “Clean” has a lot in common with other movies of its kind. You have the quiet and brooding … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 