I was barely one-year-old when the opening ceremonies kicked off the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics. The games were being held in Germany for the first time since the country had been freed from Nazi rule. But the horrific events that transpired overshadowed the actual competitions. In the early morning hours of September 5th, eight armed … Continue reading
Character Posters Released for the Upcoming “A Complete Unknown”
Searchlight Pictures has released five terrific character posters for their upcoming Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown”. The film is based on Elijah Wald’s 2015 book “Dylan Goes Electric” and is directed by James Mangold. It sees Timothée Chalamet playing the iconic American singer-songwriter in what is a brilliant snippet from Dylan’s early musical journey. … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Joker: Folie À Deux” on 4K Ultra Blu-ray + Digital
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing the much anticipated and unexpectedly divisive “Joker: Folie À Deux” to home video. This is the beguiling sequel to the 2019 box office smash hit and Academy Award winning “Joker” from writer/director/producer Todd Phillips. It sees Joaquin Phoenix reprising his Oscar-winning dual role of Arthur Fleck aka Joker. … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” (2024)
Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has endured extensive persecution for his politically charged and socially conscience art. He’s been arrested and imprisoned multiple times, banned from leaving Iran, smeared by his adversaries, and even brutally flogged. Now he stands in exile from his home country, having fled earlier this year after being sentenced on national security … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Werewolves” (2024)
With a straightforward title like “Werewolves” it’s not hard to imagine what kind of movie you’re in for. But to director Steven C. Miller’s credit, “Werewolves” isn’t as single-minded as its title suggests. It’s every bit of a genre mashup, throwing in helpings of horror, science-fiction, black comedy, and over-the-top action. That’s more than enough … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Juror #2” (2024)
It goes without saying, but few have had better big screen careers than the legendary Clint Eastwood. In addition to appearing in over 60 movies, the 94-year-old cinema icon has directed and/or produced a total of 44 features. He has even composed a total of seven film scores. On top of all that, he has … Continue reading