If you ever needed evidence that the movie industry has changed, look no further than “Wolfs”. This new action comedy comes with a $200 million budget and is illuminated by the sheer star wattage of its two A-list leads, George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Those used to be the ideal ingredients for a robust big … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Lee” (2024)
Renowned American photographer, photojournalist, and war correspondent Lee Miller has left an impression on the 2024 movie year. First she was an inspiration for Kirsten Dunst’s character in Alex Garland’s “Civil War”. Now she’s the centerpiece of director Ellen Kuras’ “Lee”, a biographical drama based on the book “The Lives of Lee Miller” which was … Continue reading
First Glance: “Sinners”
Ryan Coogler reteams with his favorite muse, Michael B. Jordan in “Sinners”, a movie that has been described as a supernatural gothic action horror film (whew, that’s a mouthful). Coogler and Jordan have already worked together on a range of films that includes “Fruitvale Station”, “Creed”, and “Black Panther”. The new trailer for their latest … Continue reading
REVIEW: “His Three Daughters” (2024)
The impending death of their ailing father forces three estranged sisters back together in “His Three Daughters”, an intimate family drama written and directed by Azazel Jacobs. The movie had its world premiere over a year ago at the Toronto International Film Festival where it was picked up by Netflix for $7 million. What a … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Despicable Me 4” on Blu-Ray + Digital
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is set to release “Despicable Me 4” in a terrific Blu-ray and Digital combo-pack. “Despicable Me 4” was a box office hit, grossing just under $1 billion dollars. Amazingly the popular film series has earned over $5 billion and is the only animated franchise to ever do so. “Despicable Me 4” … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Night of the Harvest” (2024)
I’m pretty sure I’ve shared my treasured memories of the video rental era. My memories of going to the video store every Saturday with my parents and renting four or five VHS movies to watch over the weekend. During those many video store visits there’s no telling how much time I spent perusing the horror … Continue reading