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
Rachel Lee Goldenberg directs and co-writes “Swiped”, a biographical drama that follows the professional career of Whitney Wolfe Herd. If you’re like me, that may not be a name you’re familiar with. Herd was the co-founder of the popular dating app Tinder and later the founder and CEO of the dating and social networking app … Continue reading
Sappy romances, weepy dramas, big summer blockbusters, straight to video crime thrillers – Josh Duhamel has done a little bit of everything in the world of movies, television, and even in major video games. Yet Duhamel is an actor who has never quite gotten the recognition he deserves. A part of that is due to … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 