It has been a lengthy journey (24 years to be exact), but Ridley Scott has finally delivered “Gladiator II”, the long-rumored sequel to his 2000 Oscar-winning epic “Gladiator”. I’m a massive fan of the Russell Crowe led original and wasn’t convinced we needed a sequel to such a brilliant all-timer. But Scott has been working … Continue reading
While the movie industry continues to struggle in several areas, we live in a time when emerging talent is having big impacts on modern cinema. Among the most exciting names is John David Washington, a young star following in the acting footsteps of his famous father, Denzel Washington. The younger Washington has put together a … Continue reading
In the biographical drama “Bonhoeffer”, writer-director Todd Komarnicki attempts to tell the fascinating true story of German pastor, theologian, and vocal anti-Nazi dissident Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Jonas Dassler is given the weighty task of portraying the titular lead character whose significant life was marked by courage, resilience, persecution, and eventually martyrdom. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was born February … Continue reading
Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez” is one of the most confounding movies of 2024. Positioned by some as a strong awards contender, this contradictory and clumsy musical crime “comedy” manages to be as bewildering as it is audacious. Very few of Audiard’s big swings connect at all, and his attempts at finding a human heartbeat often … Continue reading
Regardless of the decade, most movie lovers have a soft spot for the films they grew up on. And they often have a similar soft spot for the actors and actresses who starred in them. That’s certainly the case for me, a proud kid of the 1980s. Sitting among the many names for me is … Continue reading
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing three motion picture classics to 4K Ultra HD for the very first time. Mel Brooks’ “Blazing Saddles”, Alfred Hitchcock’s “North By Northwest”, and James Cameron’s “The Terminator” are getting their own individual releases, each celebrating big anniversaries of their original premieres. Featuring sparkling 4K resolution with High Dynamic … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 