The problem with the Marvel Cinematic Universe since around 2015 is half of the movies seem to be more about filler material and setting up the next bigger movie. Can anyone really tell me why Ant-Man was so important except introducing Hank Pym and the titular character? And the sequel I can’t remember much ofContinue reading “‘Doctor Strange In The Multiverse’ Of MCU Filler”
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‘Blade Runner’ Turns 40 And Its Influence And Mystique Is Fresh As Ever
There’s a story in Holywood that when Stevie Nicks went to go see Star Wars in 1977, she was surprised when she saw Harrison Ford appear on screen as Han Solo. For you see, Nicks said that Ford used to sell her weed. As a struggling actor, Ford was known to work as a carpenterContinue reading “‘Blade Runner’ Turns 40 And Its Influence And Mystique Is Fresh As Ever”
‘Northman’ Goes South And Stays At Bottom Of Barrel
The Northman is a big steaming pile of dogshit! Even calling it dogshit is insulting to dogshit! At least that can fertilize the lawn. This movie costs anywhere between $70-90 million and didn’t even break even. Maybe it’s because Universal and Focus Features tried their damnedest to portray it as a Braveheart meets Conan theContinue reading “‘Northman’ Goes South And Stays At Bottom Of Barrel”
How ‘The Thing’ Became A Horror Classic
John Carpenter seemed to be on fire by the time The Thing opened on June 25, 1982. Halloween was a surprise hit followed by The Fog and Escape From New York, both of which had been modest hits. But as any Hollywood actor, producer or director will tell you, you’re only as good as yourContinue reading “How ‘The Thing’ Became A Horror Classic”
‘Father Of The Bride’ Catches The Bouquet
People are review bombing the latest version of Father of the Bride because it has a predominantly Latino cast. Switching from the White Anglo-Saxon Protestant families of the first two versions that starred Spencer Tracy and Steve Martin, Andy Garcia plays a Cuban expatriate who has become a successful architect in Miami. But there’s alreadyContinue reading “‘Father Of The Bride’ Catches The Bouquet”
‘Jerry & Marge’ Win Big But Movie Loses To Dramatic Liberties
A movie like Jerry & Marge Go Large is what happens when a film producer or director reads an interesting article on a weekend morning over their coffee and decide it should make a good movie. There’s just one problem. It needs some foolish antagonist to come in that makes no sense for being there.Continue reading “‘Jerry & Marge’ Win Big But Movie Loses To Dramatic Liberties”
‘Leo Grande’ Goes Flaccid Early And Stays That Way For An Hour And A Half
Warning: This contains spoilers (but it’s for your own good). There’s nothing more I hate, as a film and movie lover, than filmmakers who think they’re showing you something provocative when if you peel back the outer layer, you’ll realize it’s something you seen before a thousand times. Good Luck to You, Leo Grande isContinue reading “‘Leo Grande’ Goes Flaccid Early And Stays That Way For An Hour And A Half”
Why Juneteenth Is Important (Even If You Don’t Think It is)
If I remember correctly, two or three weeks passed after Sept. 11, 2001 when I was working as a reporter for the Americus Times-Recorder in Americus, Ga., when I was assigned to go to some Civil War event at nearby Andersonville, Ga. Apparently every year, all these re-enactors would fire off their rifles in memoryContinue reading “Why Juneteenth Is Important (Even If You Don’t Think It is)”
Bad Fathers And Their Effects Blossoms At Center Of ‘Magnolia’
Being that it’s Father’s Day, dads are often portrayed poorly in the movies. I don’t know why, but I think it comes from the fact that mothers were often considered the homemakers while fathers were the breadwinners. As long as they provided a house and money for food and resources, their job was done. PaulContinue reading “Bad Fathers And Their Effects Blossoms At Center Of ‘Magnolia’”
‘World’s Greatest Dad’ Isn’t What You’d Think For A Robin Williams Movie
Going into World’s Greatest Dad, you’d think it would be some zany movie in which Robin Williams plays a single father who must deal with his wayward son. This isn’t an update of the silly comedy Superdad staring Bob Crane. It’s a comedy. It’s just not the type of comedy you’d think. Lance Clayton (Williams)Continue reading “‘World’s Greatest Dad’ Isn’t What You’d Think For A Robin Williams Movie”
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