After the commercial success of Tim Burton’s 1988 dark fantasy horror comedy “Beetlejuice”, Warner Bros. Pictures was thinking about a follow-up as early as 1990. Several scripts were written and considered, with some of the ideas sounding much better than others (believe it or not, “Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian” was actually pitched). But numerous delays and … Continue reading
In “The Front Room”, Brandy Norwood plays Belinda Irwin, a woman who has a lot on her plate. Professionally, she’s an anthropology professor who is fed up with being mistreated by her department. On a more personal level, she’s still struggling with the tragic death of her first born son, Wallace. On top of all that, … Continue reading
I wish a new Yorgos Lanthimos movie brought the same excitement to me that it does for so many others. But no matter how hard I try, I have rarely been able to get onboard with what he’s doing. I often find myself resistant to many of his obsessions and even repelled by his more … Continue reading
It has taken a while, but the long-awaited new feature from filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier has finally arrived following some lengthy delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the departure of lead actor John Boyega. Relative newcomer Aaron Pierce signed on to replace Boyega and filming picked back up in 2022. Now “Rebel Ridge” is set … Continue reading
Truly great movies can leave indelible marks. It may be through an emotional connection to the story. It may be through a remarkable performance or a signature scene. But it can also be through the brilliant imagery a film can carve into your mind. That’s what this feature is all about – highlighting great images … Continue reading
Not to be confused with David Fincher’s 2023 thriller of the same name, the latest film called “The Killer” is cut from a different clothe. It comes from the legendary filmmaker John Woo which automatically makes it a movie worth talking about. “The Killer” is a remake of Woo’s own seminal 1989 Hong Kong action … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 