(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) Kristen Stewart meets Diana, Princess of Wales in Pablo Larraín’s strange yet hypnotic “Spencer”, a hard to define psychological drama that describes itself as “A fable from a true tragedy.” In essence “Spencer” is a dark and sometimes gnarly fantasy taken as much from … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Justice League: War” (2014)
In 2013, “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox” ended with the revelation (sorta) of a new alternative DC timeline. This cracked the door to the DC Animated Movie Universe, a shared-world series of feature-length films taking place within the new timeline. The first to fully explore this new space was “Justice League: War”, an action-fueled animated … Continue reading
FIRST GLANCE: “Swan Song”
Mahershala Ali stars in the interesting new drama “Swan Song”. It comes from writer-director Benjamin Cleary and is set to release later this year on AppleTV+. Showing off a nice supporting cast and an eye-catching style, the first trailer does a good job setting up this heartbreaking moral tale. Ali plays Cameron, a loving husband … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Dangerous” (2021)
Production designer turned director David Hackl helms the new film “Dangerous”, a kooky action thriller that starts with some real promise. But the story (written by Chris Borrelli) quickly comes unglued and ventures into territory too silly to take seriously. It takes an appealing cast and gives them unappealing characters, leaving them with the unenviable … Continue reading
Movie Poster Spotlight: “Spider-Man: No Way Home”
Marvel Cinematic Universe fans have their eyes set on December 17th. That’s when their next big lucrative superhero installment hits theaters. And while some of their more recent films came with their own reasons for caution, the MCU’s third Spider-Man movie has fans pretty thrilled with what they’ve teased so far. The new poster adds … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin” (2021)
Confession time: I have no real attachment to the “Paranormal Activity” franchise. I haven’t seen any of the films past the first two. I couldn’t tell you anything about the timeline or how any of the six movies connect (if they connect). Even more, the entire found-footage phenomenon ran its course for me years ago. … Continue reading