Crime 
The First Purge
(0)As much as the last “Purge” movie (“Election Year”) sucked, we all know how it ends. The annual event, in which all crime, including murder, is legal, has come to an end, and it should have ceased in becoming a “Saw” series. But at this moment, we’re given a prequel, “The First Purge,” which focuses… Read More ›
Sicario: Day of the Soldado
The original “Sicario” from 2015 was entertaining in its views of the Mexican Cartel, as well as its terrific cast of Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, and Emily Blunt. We then get a sequel, “Day of the Soldado,” which isn’t better than the first, but still takes risks. The movie opens with a note that… Read More ›
Superfly
What “Superfly” succeeds is showing us the unholy portrayal of crime in the streets of Atlanta, and the performances that brings it to life. Some of the characters have crucifix tattoos, while others have guns, sexy women, and rap music (provided by Future). And you add some dirty cops in the mix. But what doesn’t… Read More ›
Hotel Artemis
“Hotel Artemis” is a crime film that offers some good ideas, but never seems to deliver. This is one of those “Who Cares” type movies, where you love the designs, but you don’t care about anything else. It takes place in Los Angeles of 2028, when the city suffers from some of the worst riots… Read More ›
Ocean’s 8
The 2001 “Ocean’s Eleven,” Steven Soderbergh’s remake of the 1960 Rat Pack crime caper, was one of the best crime capers I’ve ever seen. Then its sequel “Twelve” had some memorable moments like Julia Roberts as Tess playing Julia Roberts. And finally, its next sequel “Thirteen” was not that special. The original is almost always… Read More ›
