(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) I’ve always been impressed with Willem Dafoe’s broad range and versatility. With “Inside”, the seasoned and routinely compelling actor takes center stage in a high-concept genre confection from first time feature film director Vasilis Katsoupis. Penned by Ben Hopkins, working from a story by … Continue reading
Lance Reddick (1962 – 2023)
It’s a sad day. Reps have confirmed that Lance Reddick, the charismatic star of countless movies, television shows, and video games, passed away this morning in his Studio City, Los Angeles home. It’s believed to be from natural causes. He was 60. I’ve long loved Lance Reddick, and he had the innate ability to make … Continue reading
REVIEW: “65” (2023)
(CLICK HERE to read my full review in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) How does this sound to you: Adam Driver playing a space traveler who crash-lands on prehistoric planet earth and fights dinosaurs? There’s enough wackiness in that basic description to get me onboard with “65”, a lean, unambiguous, and all-around fun genre mash-up from the … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” (2023)
The unfortunate demise of Zack Snyder’s DC superhero universe has made it hard to know what to expect from upcoming hold-over movies such as “The Flash”, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom”, and the just released “Shazam! Fury of the Gods”. New DC head-honcho James Gunn has spoken highly of all three films and has indicated … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Boston Strangler” (2023)
A taut journalism procedural meets a dark crime drama in the Ridley Scott produced “Boston Strangler”, a new film inspired by a true account of the two woman who broke the story of the eponymous murders of 13 women in the Boston area between 1962 and 1964. Written and directed by Matt Ruskin, the movie … Continue reading
RETRO REVIEW: “Death Wish” (1974)
Few movies in the 1970s caused a stir quite like “Death Wish”. Upon its release, the 1974 neo-noir action-thriller was heavily criticized for its alleged support and glorification of vigilantism. Many critics shellacked the film, calling it “immoral”, “exploitative”, and “despicable”. But the film resonated with audiences and sparked an intense debate over how to … Continue reading