As I’ve mentioned elsewhere, it’s a bit amusing to have a third installment in a film franchise that’s titled “Chapter 1”. Yet here we are with “The Strangers: Chapter 1”, a prequel to the 2008 original film that was written and directed by Bryan Bertino. I really enjoyed the first Strangers movie for a number … Continue reading
The great J.K. Simmons has slowly and steadily moved into that special category of actors who I will watch in anything. The Oscar-winning Simmons has appeared in nearly 250 productions that span movies, television, stage, and even video games. Perhaps most impressive is his ability to excel in any genre. Whether it’s superhero movies, dark … Continue reading
Sometimes the story behind a movie can be more compelling than the movie itself. I’m not saying that’s the case for “The Last Run”, but its behind-the-scenes drama was pretty interesting. Arguments over creative differences, frequent rewrites of the script, and some rather significant departures had MGM Studios wondering if the film would ever get … Continue reading
Only a few days after receiving a mysterious new teaser, the star-studded “Megalopolis” has dropped a full trailer ahead of its upcoming May 16th premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. “Megalopolis” is an epic science-fiction drama written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It’s Coppola’s first feature film since 2011 and a passion project … Continue reading
Expectations were high heading into the third and final season of “The Bad Batch”. Creator and showrunner Dave Filoni along with the wizards at LucasFilm Animation had set the bar high after two strong seasons. To no surprise Season 3 didn’t disappoint. That doesn’t mean we aren’t left with questions. In fact, I could write … Continue reading
Now here’s a movie I’m really looking forward to that’s just around the corner. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the two Quiet Place movies, the wonderfully original horror thrillers from John Krasinski. This summer the third installment hits theaters, “A Quiet Place: Day One”. It’s a spin-off prequel set in New York City on the very day … Continue reading
Keith & the Movies 