Not every film will be a masterpiece. I’m sure there are plenty of filmmakers who know full well, what they’ve … More
Category: Big Budget Action Movies
Larger Than Life, “Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis”
Baz Luhrmann is an Australian director known for bold, extravagant films full of spectacle. His best-known films: “Moulin Rouge!”, “The … More
Sequels: For Better and Worst
Summers seem ready made for big blockbusters. Everyone wants to retreat to a chilly theater for some bombastic entertainment that’s … More
Is it Strange? Or merely Bewildering?
Summer Blockbusters are taking over the multiplexes. I enjoy a big, loud studio film but I appreciate the smaller films … More
Viking Vengeance
Toxic Masculinity in “The Northman” Robert Eggers is an interesting filmmaker. There’s something otherworldly about his work. An American filmmaker, … More
Talent that’s Unbearable
When the tagline of the film is Nicholas Cage IS Nic Cage, how the film succeeds or fails is based … More
Multiverse of Fun
Film fans who complain about the proliferation of sequels and Superhero films…rejoice! There are some unique movies playing in our … More
Ode to the Rom-Com
Most serious comic book movie fans would never consider watching “The Batman” for the first time at home on tv. … More
Family Streaming
Do families watch programs together anymore? Is there such a thing as family movie night? I know 3-year-olds with tablets, … More
A class act — how Adam Driver shines in less-than-stellar films
Lady Gaga has done a lot of press for the film “House of Gucci”. There’s been much made of her … More
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