Superhero movies have gone all in on “universe building” of late, that “Avatar” model that pushes the notion “If we show them strange, ‘new’ and wondrous places, they will come.” So the latest “Ant-Man” is basically “‘Avatar’ with Ants…and some jokes.” Trapped in the multi-verse mania that has been a hallmark of post-“Avengers” comic book […]
The latest US hit crime drama arrives in the UK. How far would you go to save your child? That’s the compelling tagline for Your Honor, the latest US hit show to make it’s way over to the UK. Described as a ‘limited series’ (which at 10 episodes stretches that definition somewhat – more of […]
After Corky Withers (Anthony Hopkins) bombs as a magician at a nightclub amateur night, he changes tack and ploughs ahead with the aid of a gimmick- a ventriloquist’s dummy named Fats. After a year of hard slog, he becomes well-known and even attracts the attention of an agent (Burgess Meredith). He’s on the verge of […]
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck lead an all-star cast in the new Amazon Studios biographical dramedy “Air”. It’s directed by Affleck from a script by Alex Convery and is set to get wide release in theaters – a significant move from Amazon. In addition to pals Damon and Affleck, the film stars Jason Bateman, Chris […]
Directed by: Sarah Polley Written by: Sarah Polley Starring: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw, Frances McDormand Rating: [4.5/5] When engrossed in a community that defines one’s known existence, contemplating the mere idea of exiting even for traumatic reasons will cause a challenge. It creates the feeling of being trapped by your […]
By: Amanda Guarragi “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton When we think about Dolly Parton, we think of a beautiful, intelligent, witty blonde bombshell with an angelic singing voice. She is a woman who inspires others to be themselves and not care about what others think. Listening to […]
In “Luther: The Fallen Sun” — an epic continuation of the award-winning television saga reimagined for film — a gruesome serial killer terrorizes London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of…
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Continuing my long-delayed look back at 2022, here are ten good things that I saw on television during the previous year! (Also be sure to check out my picks for 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011!) The Dropout Hulu’s miniseries about Theranos was a disturbing look at how Elizabeth […]
The Academy Award nominations were announced on January 24. We have until March 12 to consider these films, including the 10 films nominated for Best Picture. Among this year’s nominees were some of my favorites of the year. Below is my personal ranking of all 10 Best Picture Nominees in ascending order. For those enjoying […]
Primal Fear have announced their 14th studio album, Code Red, arriving September 1st. It marks the German power metal band’s first full-length LP in three years and the first new music since 2021’s I Will Be Gone EP. Although no single has been released, Stan W. Decker’s artwork has been…Please click the link below to…