Some said it sounded like a Pepsi commercial. Others said is sounded like a Disney tune. And those were some of the artists involved.
Read More‘A Creature Was Stirring’ Review | Wait for It
Stay for the whole thing and you may decide that you‘ve actually just viewed a decent psychological thriller.
Read MoreKevin James: Irregardless | The Comedy Special Drought is Over
Kevin James, basically working clean, crushes the latest streaming stand-up specials by miles. I was getting really tired of preaching instead of joke-telling
Read More‘Sunrise’ Review; What’s at Stake?
He looks like a sad drifter – not a pathetic homeless person but a rambling guy who may or may not have someplace specific to go and something to do that is almost like a mission. That’s Alex Pettyfer in the new horror(ish) flick, “Sunrise.” Taken in by a kindly…
Read More‘Dumb Money’ | Smart Movie
Sometimes movies die a quiet death at the box office for no good reason. Maybe the promotional budget was small or a bigger title opened on the same Friday.
Read More‘Roadkill’ | Middle of the Road Grindhouse
Meant to look like a classic early 80s Grindhouse splatter flick with one twist you can see from 6 exits away and another that’s a genuine surprise.
Read More‘The Mummy Murders’ | Terrible Title, Decent Horror Flick
This smart psychological thriller/horror is not about mummies, it’s about a present-day serial killer and the journalist with whom he shares his secrets.
Read More‘The Best (and the rest) of 2023’
Here are my best films, plus Best Horror, Best Animated, etc.
Read More‘The Holdovers’ | 4 Stars | One of the Year’s Best
Almost 20 years later, Payne delivers the perfect companion piece to Sideways, even though the stories, settings and most of the cast are completely different.
Read More‘The Disappearance of Shere Hite’ | Seventies Icon of Sexuality
She was among the most famous names in the country with as many detractors as fans
Read More‘Do Not Disturb’ | Love Bites, Love Bleeds
The dread is in the air – it’s thick…kinda like the blood will be later on in this B-movie (ish) Horror flick
Read More‘The Killer’ | A Bullseye for Boredom
You think the assassin’s job is boring? Try watching a movie about his days.
Read More‘Screwdriver’ | A Half-Empty Toolbox
Comes out with great, creepy energy, but doesn’t have the juice to go all the way.
Read More‘King Crimson at 50 | Film Celebrates Prog Rock Pioneers’
The Legendary Band King Crimson Hits Big Screen Before Going to On-Demand Soon.
Read More‘The Burial’ | Gentle Courtroom Drama Worth a Look
Contrary to its title, it’s NOT a scary movie. More like a gentle Tuesday night view at home.
Read More‘Why Scorsese’s New Film Isn’t Among His Top 5’
There isn’t a better example of bravura filmmaking than director Martin Scorsese’s new Killers of the Flower Moon. It is almost unrivaled in every facet of the art and surely one of the best of the year. But is it really his best, as some have suggested? “Almost unrivaled” because…
Read MoreRussell Crowe Makes ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ Better Than it Had to Be
The shopworn title makes it sound like just another schlocky horror, but it uses subtle wisecracks and from Russell Crowe to make it worth a watch,.
Read MoreBummer Summer or Sizzlin’ Cinema? Quick Seasonal Wrap
Barbie may live in a pink world, but she was red hot at this summer’s cinemas.
Read MoreMost Popular Female Gaming Characters in the US.
The gaming industry has seen a surge in female gamers over the past few years, and recent statistics reveal 46% of gamers in the US are women.
Read More‘AGED’ | Spooky Flick That Doesn’t Get Old
A sprinkle of predictability and a pinch of déjà vu actually work well for a film like “Aged.”
Read More‘The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster’
Yep, that is the actual title, and it explains itself about as literally as you could possibly do.
Read More‘Joyland’ | Love and Tragedy in Dysfunctional Family
Whether because of, or in spite of, the conservative repression tied to society and religion in those countries– artful films coming out of Iran and Pakistan have been surprisingly multi-dimensional,
Read MoreHow to Watch Every Episode of ‘Columbo’ for Free
I feel like a kid again. Falk lived from 1937 to 2011, but his character might just live on forever. Sometimes the Internet turns up a treat.
Read MoreAdd Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine to the List of Celeb Lines
If the world were divided between Megadeth fans and Metallica fans (which would be silly) then put me down with Mustaine, always.
Read MoreThe Most Disappointing Game Sequels of All Time
Sometimes it’s just a matter of expectations being too high. Here’s the list as compiled by Metacritic.
Read More‘Being Mary Tyler Moore’ | She Turned the World On
there has never been a night on network TV as out-of-this-world as Saturday nights in 1973.
Read More‘Khandahar’with Gerard Butler| No Khan-Do
Gerard Butler, bless his heart, seems to be slipping into that Hollywood purgatory where Nic, Liam and Mickey reside; a place where mediocre movies get sold
Read More‘Influencer’ | Mean Girls at a Whole Other Level
Don’t you love it sometimes when rooting for the villain is almost kind of the honorable thing to do because the presumed hero is not nearly as cool of a person?
Read More‘Love to Love You, Donna Summer’ | Deep Dive with the Queen of Disco
Donna Summer was huge when I was coming up through school. I thought she was sexy and a great performer with a powerful voice, but that was it. Not anymore.
Read More‘How to Create a Sex Scandal’| Intense and Infuriating
Intense, infuriating and somewhat predictable, this gripping docuseries uncovers the evil underneath the Idyllic surface of Mineola, TX.
Read MoreGrateful Dead Meet-Up at the Movies Coming Soon
This 11th Annual Meet-Up takes us to their 1991 concert at Soldier’s Field in Chicago for 3 hours.
Read MoreWhich States are Most Obsessed with Minecraft?
The game is a worldwide phenomenon, but the #1 state in the US may shock you.
Read More‘To Catch a Killer’ Shailene Woodley Miscast in Dull Cop Film
I honestly thought she was still a teenager, Woodley’s youthful appearance and demeanor make her entirely unbelievable as a cop.
Read More‘Air’ | Quality “Hang Time” with Affleck and Damon
somehow manages to makes us lean in and feel as if we have a stake in a sports shoe company. It’s quite a feat (feet?)
Read More15 Video Games You Can Finish in 3 Hours or Less
A week or two ago, I showed you the list of games that take the longest to complete—now we go the opposite the direction.
Read More‘A Little White Lie’ | Eclectic Cast, Delightful Results
A Little White Lie comes out of the gate poised to crash and burn or be a pleasant surprise. It’s nice when it’s the latter.
Read MoreListen to new Pretenders Song from Upcoming Album
Through all the changes over the decades, Hynde and Pretenders remain one of the all-time best bands.
Read More‘The Tutor’ | New Twist on an Old Twist
The set up looks like an easy mystery to solve- not a bad thing. But a twist on a twist in the final third of the film keeps us on our toes to the end.
Read More‘On the Edge’| European Crime Thriller: 3 ½ out of 4 Stars
Takes a lot of tropes of the genre and twists them into a fresh way of storytelling.
Read More‘From Black’ | Good Looking Take on a Low-Budget Horror
Solid production and cast that belie what is surely an ultra-low budget flick, Doesn’t reach the high bar, but keeps the viewer curious, if not exactly rapt.
Read MoreCulture Club with Howard Jones and Berlin Tour Dates|Ticket Info
The thing is, most of these guys still sound pretty good for “legacy” acts. Damn good.
Read More‘TRANSFORMERS: Rise of the Beasts’ Early Robot Details+Trailer
In the Transformers eco-system, the toys came first, so it makes sense to tie ’em all together. The trailer looks pretty cool.
Read MoreGreta Van Fleet Release New Album and Tour Dates
I don’t know, man. I keep going back and forth on these dudes. This new album and tour will be the final proof either way for me.
Read MoreTime on Your Hands? These Video Games Take the Longest.
Hundreds, if not thousands of hours, brah. I’ll be dead by then.
Read MoreTrials to Triumph | A Good Fit for Christian Summer Camps
will play well at church summer camps this season or in Sunday schools. With the right audience, the film is going to be received in a whole different light.
Read More‘100 Foot Wave’ | Dude. Gnarly, Tasty Waves
100 Foot Wave made me give a damn about people who surf giant waves year round. That’s admirable. That’s great filmmaking.
Read MoreAlter Bridge | Sevendust | Mammoth WVH Announce Summer Tour
I’d go just for Wolf Van Halen. Look like they’e hitting a lot of medium markets, not just big cities. Tickets within from their websites.
Read MoreFree Mobile MONOPOLY hits #1 Spot on the Charts.
For years I was the car. Always the car. One day I switched to the iron and never went back. Uncle Mike was the banker – not now!
Read MoreGreen Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong’s New Gibson Guitar Line
remember how dwarfed by his aqua strat Billie Joe was back in the earliest days? This model is a good fit for him, literally and figuratively.
Read More‘Saint X ‘ | Crime Mystery in the Caribbean
Busting out of the chute with great creative force, Saint X is immediately suspenseful and promising before setting down with too soft a landing.
Read More‘The Diplomat’ is a Goodwill Programming Ambassador
The vibe of The Diplomat is kind of an amalgamation of shows I’ve liked: The Crown, Madam Secretary, and West Wing,
Read MoreJim James Announces New 335 Guitar from Epiphone
He’s one of those guys who is now synonymous with the guitar he plays. When I see his arms, I expect them to be wrapped around a 335 shape.
Read More‘Wild Life’ | Love in Patagonia, Life at the World’s Edge
It’s the human stories, the imperfection of good people, the goodness of imperfect people—and back around again.
Read More‘Mafia Mamma’ | Toni Collette’s ‘Family’ Film
Hey, it ain’t best picture material, but it’s nice to have an easy to digest comedy for a few laughs and a couple hours.
Read More‘One of These Days’ | American Dream or Nightmare?
One of Those Days tells the story of twenty East Texans who, if lucky enough, have their name drawn; get to compete for a new pick up
Read More‘A Handful of Water’ | Gentle, Moving Story with a Message.
A thoughtful film that makes points without making a lot of noise – taking us to a location we don’t know and giving us characters we’d like to know
Read More‘Ride On’ New Movie Gleefully Plays Jackie Chan’s Hits
Chan fans will stand and cheer. If you only know the name it serves as a sort of greatest hits of Chan’s lengthy career
Read More‘My Name is Mo’Nique’| Not Worth the Wait, the Years or the Tears
As a stand-up comedienne, Mo’Nique is an amazing actress. Even a decade later, her Oscar-winning turn towers above this monotonous loop.
Read More‘Jason Isbell: Running with Our Eyes Closed’
It’s so personal, so intimate, that it’s almost awkward to see him lay himself so bare. But it’s so good.
Read More“Fist of the Condor’ | Balletic Butt-Kicking
Despite the fact that the dialog is straight off a coffee mug or a social media meme, it excels where it needs to: with kick fight choreography that is next level.
Read More‘Hunt Club’ | Bikinis, Bare Knuckles, Bad A$S Babes
It plays like a 1970s exploitation flick that you’d have seen at a Drive-In. One big difference – the tables turn in the ladies’ favor.
Read More‘Big Mack: Gangsters and Gold’ | True Crime, Heavy Time
They called him the most peculiar character in Germany’s legal history. He was certainly the heaviest- at several hundreds of pounds. He was everywhere
Read More‘Monumental: Ellie Goulding at Kew Gardens’
I think i only knew one song of hers but this intimate setting and sonic excellence have turned me into a fan. And i’s free to watch.
Read More‘Summoning Sylvia’ | Queen Scream
The new Horror comedy, Summoning Sylvia has zero scares but scores of laughs. Mostly little snarky, self-aware lines that effortlessly drop like faux pearls,
Read More‘Malum’ | Head Bangin’ Bits of Blood and a Rising Scream Queen
It’s her first night on the job and she’s all alone in a closing police station. Well,,not ALL alone.
Read More‘Anvil Announce US Tour Dates for New Album’
I still watch the trailer from their doc a decade ago. And my eyes still water Bless these guys.
Read More‘Adalynn’ | Sometimes the Scares are from Within
this isn’t her first time at motherhood. She previously had a baby called Miles who died. She is continually haunted by the shattering experience.
Read More‘The Disappearance of Mrs. Wu’: Moms, Daughters, Quiet Storms
When I say “this is a film my Mom would like,” she knows it isn’t meant to be derogatory toward the film in any way (and, obviously, not toward her).
Read More‘Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues’
there’s a tiny bit of bait & switch going on, since Stevie Ray is only a small portion here. But it turns out that Jimmie Vaughan can spin a good yarn
Read More‘Swarm’ | Blunt Force Drama| 3 ½ out of 4 Stars
So extreme is her devotion to singer Ni’ Jah, that she harshly judges, doing horrifically violent things to those you have wronged her or Ni’ Jah.
Read More‘Last Sentinel’ | Intense Postapocalyptic Thriller is a Pulse-Pounder
Kate Bosworth stars in this post-apocalyptic thriller that borrows a lot, but succeeds
Read MoreWant to Make Music for Video Games? Listen to Them
Hey, you might not play Madison Square Garden, but you’d be in millions of homes worldwide
Read More‘Reggie’ | Deep Homers, Deep Man in Surprising Doc
Lately, sports docs have been notable for how they tell the parts of the story that have nothing to do with sports. This is totally compelling.
Read More‘Unwelcome’ | Missing a Bit of Lucky Charm
Although I didn’t dig Unwelcome, I have friends—MANY friends who will love this blended mix of genre flicks.
Read More‘The Little Mermaid’ First Look at Official Trailer, Poster
The Oscars Ended Less Than 24 Hours ago – Time Now to Look Ahead to This Year’s Sure-Fire Smash
Read More‘The Strays’ | Solid Thriller, Horror-Lite
Are they victims or victimizers or a bit of both? The Strays gets its thrills with these questions
Read More‘You’ Season 4 | A Jolly Good Improvement!
A change of scenery to jolly ole’ England and a fresh cast of characters to root against makes all the difference
Read More‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’ Deeper Than Headlines
Burned out by all the coverage? This gripping doc comes with more details and new angles.
Read More‘Pi’ Returns: 25th Anniversary IMAX Screening with Aronofsky
I’m sure I saw this at some point – I mean, probably 25 years ago! This might be an opportunity for a refresher?
Read More‘Hunt Her Kill Her’: Cat & Mouse Reversal in Bloody Thriller
Imagine Home Alone, but instead of a cherubic-faced Kevin, the victim is a single Mom alone in a factory.
Read More“Juniper” Review | An Odd Couple You Haven’t Seen Before
The difference is the understated performances, the pretty New Zealand locations and the way first time director Matthew J. Saville has put his own personal spice in the mix
Read More‘Bordello’ | The Old West Goes Limp
With a title like Bordello, you figure, “hey if the movie is crap, at least there might be some prurient content to soften the blow. But, no.
Read More‘Shrinking’ | Try It On For Size
Harrison Ford and Jason Segel are an unlikely pair, but they make this gentle comedy series a surprisingly satisfying watch
Read More‘Attachment’ | When Evil Forces Try to Ruin a Romance
Will it give you chills ? No. Not even. And yet, it’s a solid watch. Some eerie elements, but enough about the mother-in-law.
Read MoreHey, Pop Culture Nerds: ‘Mobituaries’ Slays! Listen to This
The beauty of the podcast; unlike the subjects of the stories, these recordings will live on.
Read More‘Condor’s Nest’ | Revenge Flick with an Epic View
Lately, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by modestly budgeted features with no stars, but solid journeymen and solid production.
Read More‘Out of Exile’ | Greatest Heist Hits in One Movie
Out of Exile checks off all the “heist” boxes of the genre, but darn if it doesn’t do so in an entertaining way.
Read More‘Alice, Darling’ | A Tense Wind-Up and Then..Pffft
I will not spoil whether it’s a “happy” ending or not. I’m just saying it couldn’t have been more anti-climactic.
Read MoreAsia Release LP Set with Original Members Live in Tokyo
You can listen to some of it here. Sounds crisp, and Wetton was in good voice.
Read More‘The Stalking Fields’ | Kill or Be Killed
So long as you don’t take the concept too seriously, and just enjoy it as a modestly budgeted entertainment, it’s a well-paced action thriller.
Read More‘Chess Story’ | If You Liked Shutter Island, It’s For You
One man’s descent into madness keeps us guessing what’s real and what is in his troubled mind. (Not about Chess)
Read MoreFoo Fighters Carry On; Tickets and Dates Here
Foos will still be a band – some major festival announcements have been made. Tickets and Dates Here
Read More‘The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker’| Meme to Murder
The guy with the great sound bite is obviously mentally ill. But we threw appearance fees and free beer at him.
Read More‘Those Who Call’ | Wait For It…Wait For It
There is a satisfying final act payoff to Those Who Call, but you must patiently steel yourself for a challenging wait for something to happen.
Read More‘The Old Way’ | Nic Cage Saddles Up and Succeeds
He’s been in more than 100 films and you could argue he was miscast in 75% of them. But that is the fun of watching Nic Cage
Read More‘A Man Called Otto’|Hard to Hate the Hallmark
You’ll know from the first frame that you’re being manipulated, so decide early whether you can go with it.
Read MoreI Just Didn’t Get It | 2022’s Hits That Missed with Me
I didn’t hate all of these hit films below, it’s just that I couldn’t get as juiced about them as so many others did.
Read MoreThe Top 10 Films of 2022 | The Best Of List
Best Films of 2022, Best Movies of 2022, Aftesun,
Read MoreThe Absolute Best True Crime Films of 2022
Here are some of my personal standouts. What were yours?
Read More‘Empire of Light’ | Moody and Much Maligned
Not a Magic of the Movies film – a character study with a devastating Olivia Colman. More Eleanor Rigby than nascent Spielberg.
Read More‘Women Talking’ | Be Quiet and Eat Your Vegetables
When a film cannot find a way to exist as an entertainment, it’s doomed. You can’t receive a message if you’re asleep.
Read More‘White Noise’ | Adam Driver & Greta Gerwig’s Suburban Snark
Almost too clever by half. But this swing at satire lands a few pops, even as it swerves all over the road.
Read More‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’ | Fun Heeling of the Sole
I’ve probably gotten more chuckles from this film than any other this season. Its sly, irreverent humor carries it throughout.
Read More‘Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery’ is Kind of Perfect
An Award-worthy film that just happens to be a mainstream mystery romp.
Read More‘Babylon’ | Bask in the Glow of the Dumpster Fire
The old adage is “sell the sizzle, not the steak.” Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie give this overcooked slab plenty of sizzle.
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