Category Archives: Movie Reviews

‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ Full Of Sound And Fury Signifying…Meh

I like Chris Hemsworth. I didn’t like the first two Thor movies. They just didn’t seem that good. I’ve seen them but can’t remember much. To be honest, Thor was a crapshoot on how it would determine the MCU. While the character works in the Avengers movies, it doesn’t really work as a standalone. However,Continue reading “‘Thor: Love And Thunder’ Full Of Sound And Fury Signifying…Meh”

Fandom Breeds Prejudices

The irony of people upset over casting of characters in movies and TVs by women and/or BIPIOC is that many of the works are supposed to be about the minorities prevailing over oppressive forces. The controversy has hit streaming series The Lord of the Rings: The Ring of Power in which Ismael Cruz Cordova, ofContinue reading “Fandom Breeds Prejudices”

‘Mazes And Monsters’ Throws Young Tom Hanks Into RPG/Satanic Panic Era

There was once a time in which Tom Hanks was a young starving actor like many others. As one of the producers would recall during the filming of the 1980 movie He Knows You’re Alone, Hanks appeared on set early while he was trying to have lunch and they both shared a sandwhich and chatted.Continue reading “‘Mazes And Monsters’ Throws Young Tom Hanks Into RPG/Satanic Panic Era”

‘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”

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”