In my recent review of 1975’s “Death Race 2000”, I took some time to talk about the film’s producer, the legendary Roger Corman who just recently passed away at the age of 98. I shared how the independent cinema icon had been instrumental in launching the careers of numerous high profile filmmakers. Among them was … Continue reading
Movie Poster Spotlight: “Thelma”
Ok, this may be my favorite movie poster of the entire year. I missed “Thelma” at this year’s Sundance Film Festival but it won over a lot of hearts. Now it’s set to hit theaters and I can’t wait. From writer-director Josh Margolin, this infectious looking comedy stars the infinitely lovable June Squibb who plays … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Watchers” (2024)
Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of director, producer, and screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan, makes her directorial debut with “The Watchers”, a supernatural horror film in the same vein as those often made by her famous father. In addition to directing, the also wrote the screenplay which is an adaptation of A. M. Shine’s 2021 novel of the … Continue reading
First Glance: “Paddington in Peru”
He’s baaaaack. No not Arnold in another Terminator film. I’m talking about Paddington, the infinitely lovable, marmalade loving, anthropomorphic bear from the deep jungles of Peru who found a home with a loving human family in the big city of London. 2014’s “Paddington” was a big-hearted joy and 2017’s “Paddington 2” was even better, adding … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Under Paris” (2024)
I admit, the general premise of the new French film “Under Paris” is utterly absurd. A man-eating shark loose in the Seine River terrorizing the “City of Light” kinda speaks for itself. But if you have read my reviews for any amount of time you probably know I have a soft spot movies like this. … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Acolyte” (2024)
“The Acolyte” had every chance to bring something fresh, exciting, and original to the Star Wars franchise. It’s set 100 years before “Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” in an era that has been unexplored in live action television and movies. It features all new characters, explores a new segment of the galaxy, and tells … Continue reading