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‘Elvis’ Biopic Is All Shook Up

There’s a scene toward the end of Elvis in which the titular character, played by Austin Butler, has had enough of the Las Vegas performing as well as Col. Tom Parker’s constant meddling and obstruction that he fires Parker and walks off stage. Later, Parker (Tom Hanks) pulls out some papers and tells an assistantContinue reading “‘Elvis’ Biopic Is All Shook Up”

‘Uncharted’ Follows Similar Paths In Action-Adventure-Comedies

Uncharted is based on the popular Playstation video game series and it will probably still appeal to people who aren’t fans. Yet for a movie using that title, the plot seems to follow many paths previous (and better) movies like this went down. You can’t help but see elements of Raiders of the Lost Ark,Continue reading “‘Uncharted’ Follows Similar Paths In Action-Adventure-Comedies”

‘Stand By Me’ Examines The Horrors Of Adolescence

Stand by Me is based on a short novella The Body written by Stephen King. And the scariest thing about it is how accurate it is. Rob Reiner, who was more known for comedies directed it. Yet, there are many elements of drama and the conversations and actions of the characters seem real. It seemsContinue reading “‘Stand By Me’ Examines The Horrors Of Adolescence”

We Need To Talk About Herschel Walker

I’m going to be blunt. Herschel Walker might just be the absolute worst candidate the Republican Party has ever supported for elected office. He’s worse than Trump, who I think never really wanted the position, but just was going to use it to further his business deals. He’s worse than Sarah Palin, who thankfully lostContinue reading “We Need To Talk About Herschel Walker”

You Bet ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Is Worse In The Franchise

The Jurassic Park/Jurassic World franchise all started as a screenplay about 40 years ago when the late Michael Crichton was proving himself to be a so-so filmmaker. Yes, Westworld, The Great Train Robbery and especially Coma proved that he could be a filmmaker with a wide range. However, he had made Looker and aside fromContinue reading “You Bet ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Is Worse In The Franchise”

‘Cutting Class’ Has Brad Pitt As Alumni

Brad Pitt’s evolution over the years from a Okie to one of the most in-demand actors and successful producers of all time is the stuff of Hollywood legend. It’s been reported that during the mid-1990s his star power was so high that his lack of interest in a script led to all the studios refusingContinue reading “‘Cutting Class’ Has Brad Pitt As Alumni”

‘Watcher’ Worth A Look

A movie like Watcher is more about tone than it is about jump scares and even violence. That’s what I like about horror/thrillers like this. Chloe Okuno wrote and directed the movie. She also directed the Ratman segment of V/H/S ’94, which also provided a nice tone of claustrophia as a female reporter and maleContinue reading “‘Watcher’ Worth A Look”

‘The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent’ Is The Movie Nicolas Cage Was Born To Be Star In

Nicolas Cage has been appearing in movies for 40 years. His first role where he was credited as Nicolas Coppola was in the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High. He only had a few lines as well as appearing in the background or crowd scenes at times. He’s only known as Brad’s Bud. He wasContinue reading “‘The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent’ Is The Movie Nicolas Cage Was Born To Be Star In”

‘Only Murders In The Building’ Leaves More Questions Than Answers

NOTE: This post contains spoilers for Season 2. Please be advised. I like Only Murders in the Building. The notion of Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez playing three occupants of an affluent Manhattan apartment building who find themselves embroiled in a murder investigation while making their own true-crime podcast could have failed. ButContinue reading “‘Only Murders In The Building’ Leaves More Questions Than Answers”