In “Red Rocket”, if Sean Baker’s goal was to create the worst person ever to be put on screen, he didn’t miss by much. For the sake of clarity, there’s nothing wrong with telling stories about bad people. I’ve never subscribed to the notion that all the main characters in movies need to be likable. … Continue reading
REVIEW: “A Journal for Jordan” (2021)
Denzel Washington directing? Michael B. Jordan starring? You bet I’m in on the new romantic drama “A Journal for Jordan”. The film is based on the 2008 memoir written by Dana Canedy about her fiancé, United States Army First Sergeant Charles Monroe King. It tells the true story of how the couple met and eventually … Continue reading
First Glance: “The Batman” Trailer 2
The first full trailer for Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” was an exhilarating stunner. Now Warner Brothers has dropped yet another killer trailer to wet our appetites for the upcoming superhero adventure. Set to release in 2021 but postponed due to the pandemic, “The Batman” gives us a new iteration of the Caped Crusader, one that … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Matrix Resurrections” (2021)
Toss me into the camp with the few who never really got into the “Matrix” movies. The first film of the series, 1999’s “The Matrix”, was entertaining and built itself around a pretty cool premise. The second film, “The Matrix Reloaded”, features three spectacular action scenes but little else worth revisiting. The third movie, “The … Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
I just wanted to take a second to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. I hope everyone who celebrates had a wonderful day full of food, family, and festivities. Thank you all so much for another great year on this silly little site of mine. Your reading, likes, comments, and conversations have helped make this … Continue reading
REVIEW: “American Underdog” (2021)
(CLICK HERE for my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) NFL quarterback Kurt Warner’s journey from stocking shelves at a grocery store in Cedar Falls, Iowa to being inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is nothing short of remarkable. The personable, faith-driven graduate of the University of Northern Iowa spent … Continue reading