In memory of Robert Forster, let’s see his only Oscar nomination. Robert Forster sadly passed away the other day, and I know the only Oscar-nomination he’s received was for his role in […]
Jackie Brown
Joker
In the vein of Heath Ledger and Jack Nicholson, Joaquin Phoenix kills it as the Joker One of the season’s most talked about movies should be “Joker,” a twisted spin-off of the […]
Rambo: Last Blood
Personally, I prefer 1980s Rambo over 2010s Rambo. We all know John Rambo, the Vietnam War vet, played memorably and iconically by Sylvester Stallone. He’s perfect in the role, because of his […]
Hustlers
These women, led by Wu and Lopez, play the game just right. I want to make an important distinction before proceeding with my “Hustlers” review. When I make my Worst of the […]
Angel Has Fallen
This sequel gets a triple dose of headaches, action, and cliches. First, Gerard Butler as Mike Banning had to save America in “Olympus Has Fallen,” next, he had to save London in […]
Ready or Not
For horror fans, this is one wedding reception you won’t want to miss. There’s a synopsis in “Ready or Not” that you’re going to think is terrible, and I don’t blame you. […]
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
There’s a story inside the stories that makes it likable. I’ve been skeptical about whether or not I should dish on “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,” because of how most […]
Them That Follow
The actors are fighting their demons, but the movie feels like shedded snake skin. The only religious movies I prefer to dish on are ones from the past like “The Ten Commandments” […]
The Art of Self-Defense
The honesty and comedy of black-belt karate is attacked by violence The comedy hidden inside the darkness of “The Art of Self-Defense” is the specifics. Each character lays out honest details. Examples: […]
Crawl
Them gators look fake, but the thrills and stars are real The best movie to rip off “Jaws” is “Deep Blue Sea” from 20 years ago. It was no shark masterpiece at […]
