It’s time to celebrate a 70s classic turning 50. Before “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones,” there was “American Graffiti,” a coming-of-age comedy from director George Lucas, and producer Francis Ford Coppola. In […]
It’s time to celebrate a 70s classic turning 50. Before “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones,” there was “American Graffiti,” a coming-of-age comedy from director George Lucas, and producer Francis Ford Coppola. In […]
This good-hearted baseball drama makes some home-runs, even if this kid shouldn’t run. “The Hill” isn’t a perfect baseball movie, because it has its rules, especially if it’s in a faith-based genre. […]
Noisy Liam Neeson movie should have its driver’s license revoked. Although “Retribution” is the American remake of a Spanish film called “El desconocido,” I still think it wants to go for “Speed,” […]
Rosario Dawson uses the force with attitude and style. Ahsoka Tano is the former Jedi Padawan and apprentice to Anakin Skywalker. You know, before he went to the Dark Side and became […]
Close Encounters of the Smart but Ugly Kind. Last week, I reviewed “Jules,” which was a dramedy with Ben Kingsley finding an alien that crash lands on his flowers. Even though it […]
Ben Kingsley works as a man who has a close encounter. Obviously, Ben Kingsley’s character Milton Robinson doesn’t watch Sci-Fi movies or shows, because he thinks he can call 911 to report […]
Fast cars and true emotions get cut off by cliches. “Gran Turismo” is the race car video game franchise that inspired Nissan to have the best players compete in actual races. And […]
This music biopic has its heart in the right place. “Dreamin’ Wild” is the good-natured story about how the famous musician brothers Donnie and Joe Emerson started performing in the 70s, went […]
I don’t know how this old timer can stand this girl. “Tiger Within” is another farewell performance for Ed Asner, who sadly passed away in 2021. I shared my passion for him […]
Humor and heart get conjured up in this fun ride-to-film transition. 20 years ago, we had the Eddie Murphy film version of the popular Disneyland ride “The Haunted Mansion,” which didn’t work […]