Could the Marvel Cinematic Universe be getting back on track? I don’t want to get my hopes up, especially after the steady flow of sub-par movies and streaming shows. But “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” has the potential to be something we haven’t seen from Marvel Studios in a while – a really good MCU … Continue reading
Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman star in the upcoming black comedy “The Roses” from director Jay Roach. Perhaps known best for the “Austin Powers” movies and “Meet the Parents”, “The Roses” is Roach’s first feature film since 2019’s “Bombshell”. It’s said to be a reimagining of the 1989 film “The War of the Roses” which … Continue reading
It has been nearly six years since a new Star Wars movie has been released on the big screen. During its absence, the Galaxy Far, Far Away has made a temporary shift to streaming television – a move that has resulted in several highs and a few unfortunate lows. Arguably its biggest misfire was last … Continue reading
Who said all action stars have to have the brawn of Dwayne Johnson, the intimidating snarl of Liam Neeson, or the bone-cracking agility of Jason Statham? Case in point – Rami Malek in his new film “The Amateur”. He plays an unassuming but extremely intelligent CIA cryptographer who sets out to avenge his wife after … Continue reading
“Drop” is the latest from writer-director Christopher Landon, the filmmaker who helmed both “Happy Death Day” movies. He also penned the “Paranormal Activity” series and the slasher comedy “Heart Eyes” from earlier this year. His latest serving is a much different dish. “Drop” is an old-school Hitchcockian thriller that is firmly planted in our modern … Continue reading
For decades war movies have come in all shapes and sizes. But only a handful of modern war movies have hit as hard as “Warfare” from Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza. A former U.S. Navy SEAL, Mendoza writes and directs alongside Alex Garland (“Ex Machina”, “Civil War”) to deliver a raw and no frills feature … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 