Among the most intriguing films of the still early movie year is “Sinners”, the latest collaboration between writer-director Ryan Coogler and his favorite star Michael B. Jordan. Coogler and Warner Bros. have done a terrific job promoting this period action horror feature starting with their ferocious trailers. Now the studio has dropped yet another new … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Gunslingers” (2025)
It may not be the most audacious of titles, but in the case of “Gunslingers” the shoe fits. Brian Skiba directs, writes, produces, and edits this fairly action-packed Western that’s built upon the kind of premise you might see in a Corbucci or Leone feature. There is no shortage of Old West blood and carnage, … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Hell of a Summer” (2025)
Independent distributors Neon and A24 have a long history of releasing prestigious indies that are hits with critics and awards voters alike. At the same time, neither have been afraid to delve into genre, especially the diverse and blood-soaked world of horror. The latest example is Neon’s “Hell of a Summer”, a horror-comedy homage of … Continue reading
Remembering Val Kilmer (1959 – 2025)
Last week Hollywood lost the great Val Kilmer, a fascinating and immensely talented actor whose career spanned 40 years. Kilmer was born on December 31, 1959 in Los Angeles, California and passed away on April 1st at the age of 65. Kilmer’s lengthy battle with health issues dates back to his 2015 throat cancer diagnosis. … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Séance” (2024)
Finding something original in the densely populated horror genre isn’t easy. But writer, director, and co-star Vivian Kerr manages it in her compelling and character-rich horror drama “Séance”. Kerr mixes the supernatural with the psychological in framing her eerie Victorian era chamber piece. But at its core, “Séance” is a strikingly human relationship drama that … Continue reading
First Glance: “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” Final Trailer
The Mission: Impossible film series has spanned nearly thirty years. Now series fans are wondering if this might be the last installment in what has been one of the best action franchises of all time. Several weeks ago Paramount Pictures released the killer first trailer for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” which only boosted … Continue reading