I wonder if there has ever been a filmmaker more devoted to his or her style than Wes Anderson? If you went into a movie blind, chances are you would know it was a Wes Anderson movie midway through the opening credits. His new film, “The Phoenician Scheme” is about as Wes Andersonian as a … Continue reading
Now here’s a movie with a lot to live up to. “Ballerina” (marketed with the tag “From the World of John Wick”) is a spin-off to one of the most heralded action movie franchises in recent years. That makes for some big shoes to fill. But to director Len Wiseman’s credit, he doesn’t necessarily try … Continue reading
The Predator universe was infused with new life following the release of the surprise hit “Prey” in 2022. The franchise kicked off in 1987 with “Predator”, a sci-fi action feature that remains one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s very best films. Since then there have been a number of sequels, spin-offs, and crossovers of varying degrees of … Continue reading
If you follow this site you probably know I have a special affection for character posters. The latest ones comes from Sony Pictures who dropped four new character posters for Danny Boyle’s upcoming post-apocalyptic horror film, “28 Years Later”. Directed by Boyle and written by Alex Garland, “28 Years Later” is the third film in … Continue reading
Shark movies are a dime-a-dozen these days and it seems like we get several new ones each year. We’ve reached a point to where it’s rare to find a shark movie that offers something original. “Dangerous Animals” certainly does, although reducing it to a simple shark movie is patently unfair. It’s more of a high-stakes … Continue reading
Garrett Hedlund gets a meaty character to unpack in “Barron’s Cove”, a gritty and grounded crime thriller from writer-director Evan Ari Kelman. The 40-year-old Hedlund has proven to be a captivating actor when given the right material and he certainly gets it here. Kelman’s script may stretch itself a little too far, but it builds … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 