There was a day when superhero movies were actually a rarity. There were no big blockbuster franchises or sprawling cinematic universes. Perhaps that’s one reason 1978’s “Superman: The Movie” was such a critical and box office success. Another reason was the film’s lead, a young relatively unknown Christopher Reeve. It was a star-making role for … Continue reading
REVIEW: “We Live in Time” (2024)
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh shine and carry “We Live in Time”, a romantic drama built upon and sustained by the sparkling chemistry of its two leads. The film is directed by John Crowley and is more in sync with his terrific “Brooklyn” (2015) than his lesser “The Goldfinch” (2019). Despite being low on theatrics, … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Dominique” (2024)
Oksana Orlan cements herself as an action movie force of nature in “Dominique”, a ferocious pulse-pounding thrill ride that sees her reteaming with director Michael S. Ojeda. The two previously worked together on the 2018 horror thriller “The Russian Bride”. Their latest collaboration is a pure action spectacle, shaped by Ojeda’s assured style and driven by … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Smile 2” (2024)
2022’s “Smile” was a surprise hit both with film critics and horror fans. The movie was kickstarted by a killer promotional campaign that saw the studio’s marketing team planting actors behind home plate at several Major League Baseball games where they would stare into the television cameras with blank maniacal smiles. It was terrific viral … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Woman of the Hour” (2024)
Anna Kendrick makes her directorial debut and stars in “Woman of the Hour”, a well-made thriller based on the real-life crimes of sex offender and serial killer Rodney Alcala. Dubbed the Dating Game Killer, Alcala has been directly linked to eight murders. But it’s believed that his true number of victims may be as high … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Goodrich” (2024)
Even in the later stages of his magnificent career, Michael Keaton remains one of our best working actors. Throughout his near 50 years in the industry, Keaton has proven to be a skilled performer who routinely challenges himself. As a result, he owns an incredibly diverse filmography. In just the last few years we’ve seen … Continue reading