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
New on Home Video: “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” on 4K Ultra HD and Digital
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” to home video next week. This is the fifth installment in Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse and is a direct sequel to 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong”. Returning director Adam Wingard brings the two titular titans back together in what has ended up being the … Continue reading
REVIEW: “Hit Man” (2024)
Richard Linklater has been cemented as a favorite filmmaker of mine for a long time and he seems to justify that status with every new movie he makes. Even films of his that may not hit every right note still do something to me that I have a hard time describing. At the risk of … Continue reading