John Candy would’ve been 75 this Halloween if he hadn’t passed away in 1994 at 43. In death, Candy achieved that type of stardom and legacy that most actors and celebrities want but rarely achieve when they’re alive. During the last few years he was alive, Candy appeared in a lot of movies, either inContinue reading “You Will Like ‘John Candy: I Like Me’”
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‘The Devil’s Advocate’ Is About The Last Temptation Of Keanu
SPOILER WARNING!! This post contains major plot points and revelations. When I first saw The Devil’s Advocate when it hit video in the spring of 1998, I really didn’t like the ending. The basic premise of the movie is Keanu Reeves plays Kevin Lomax, a young hot-shot lawyer from Gainesville, Fla. who is plucked byContinue reading “‘The Devil’s Advocate’ Is About The Last Temptation Of Keanu”
Take A Ride On ‘The Lost Bus’
The Lost Bus is one of those “Based on True Story” movies that is worthy of watching but feels like a long ride to nowhere at times. Matthew McConnauhey plays real like Kevin McKay, a divorced bus driver down on his luck, who just happens to pick up 22 school kids and a school teacher,Continue reading “Take A Ride On ‘The Lost Bus’”
‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Is Endangered
When Jurassic Park III came out in 2001, I had just graduated from college and one day at my friends’ apartment we caught the first commercial. And I don’t remember who said it, but someone asked, “Why the hell do they keep going to the island?” Well, there are now four Free Willy movies. AndContinue reading “‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Is Endangered”
Rest In Power, Diane Keaton
They say most of directing is in the casting. When Francis Ford Coppola cast a young actress named Diane Keaton as Kay Adams in The Godfather, it was perfect. For the most part of her life, Keaton never seemed to fit the idea of what a WASP woman was supposed to be, much the lessContinue reading “Rest In Power, Diane Keaton”
Don’t Fear ‘Night Of The Reaper’ For It’s Not Much At All
I’m just wondering how much longer filmmakers will continue to churn out these horror flicks that are intended to an homage to the 1980s slasher movies but lack what made them enjoyable. I’m not saying every slasher flick of the era was great. Most of them were awful. But they’re like a strange time capsuleContinue reading “Don’t Fear ‘Night Of The Reaper’ For It’s Not Much At All”
‘The Boys Next Door’ Are Not The People Who Want To Live Next To
In the Netflix documentary about Charlie Sheen, there’s little mention that I can recollect of his 1985 movie The Boys Next Door. This was his first starring role in a feature film. His role in Red Dawn I would say is more of an ensemble. Here he plays Bo Richards, your typical ne’er do wellContinue reading “‘The Boys Next Door’ Are Not The People Who Want To Live Next To”
‘V/H/S’ Flicks Lack Big Kicks
By 2014, the V/H/S franchise seemed to have ran its course with the V/H/S: Viral entry. But unfortunately, the explosion of streaming services at the end of the 2010s along with the Covid pandemic made people want to sit at home with their big screen TVs. And for the most part, these flicks work betterContinue reading “‘V/H/S’ Flicks Lack Big Kicks”
‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Showcases Denzel Washington’s Legendary Stardom
At 70, Denzel Washington has become the type of Hollywood living legend of Humphrey Bogart, Cary Grant or Steve McQueen. From supporting roles in A Soldier’s Story and as a regular cast member on St. Elsewhere as Dr. Philip Chandler through all six seasons, we saw early he was destined for stardom. I think itContinue reading “‘Highest 2 Lowest’ Showcases Denzel Washington’s Legendary Stardom”
‘Parents’ Is An Acquired Taste
My grandfather used to go to deer hunting. One time he told us a joke about a father who brings home some venison meat from a hunt. His kids are unaware of what it is because it doesn’t smell like beef or pork. He tells his kids, “I’ll give you a hint. It’s something yourContinue reading “‘Parents’ Is An Acquired Taste”
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