The VHS Vault: 1990s Neo-Noir Edition

Step back into the smoky world of ‘90s Neo-Noir with Episode 3 of The VHS Vault — where sharp suits, bad choices, and moral shadows meet the glow of a tube TV. From slick crime thrillers to moody character studies, this episode dives into the decade’s coolest, grittiest, and most underrated noir gems that defined Gen-X cool — all drenched in that unforgettable ‘90s vibe.

‘5LBS OF PRESSURE’ (Review) A Cluttered Neighborhood Themed Crime Drama!

Trying to start over, Adam searches for redemption as he returns to his old neighborhood to put to rest his demons while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.

Weekly Film Recaps – ‘ONE MORE SHOT’, I DID IT MY WAY’, and ‘AMERICAN STAR’

Recap review of the action thriller One More Shot, the assassin drama American Star and the cyber crime thriller I Did It My Way.

‘MURDER AT 1600’ (1997 Review) A Capable 90s Mystery!

In this video I’m breaking down a somewhat forgotten film from 1997, Murder at 1600 starring Wesley Snipes and Diane Lane!

‘THE KILLER’ (Review) A Grounded Journey Inside the World of Assassins

After a fateful near-miss, an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal.

‘REPTILE’ (Review) Benicio Del Toro Carries This Unconventional Cop Thriller

Tom Nichols is a hardened New England detective, unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems and it begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.

‘THE EQUALIZER 3’ (Review) An Underwhelming Closing for the Stoic Hero!

Robert McCall finds himself at home in Southern Italy but he discovers his friends are under the control of local crime bosses. As events turn deadly, McCall knows what he has to do: become his friends’ protector by taking on the mafia.

SXSW 2023: “STORY AVE” (A Gripping Coming of Age Story!)

Follows a teenage graffiti artist who ran away from home and holds up an unwary MTA worker in a robbery gone right that would change their lives forever.

“American Murderer” (REVIEW) Pelphrey’s Unrelenting Charisma Shines!

The true story of Jason Derek Brown – a bold and cunning conman who scams to fuel his lifestyle while eventually lands him on the FBI’s top ten fugitive list. Who is still at large to this day.

‘Paradise Highway’ (REVIEW) Serviceable, But Lacking Dramatic Punch

To protect her incarcerated brother from a prison gang, a truck driver will reluctantly agree to smuggle illicit cargo, unaware that FBI investigators are closing in on her. But when this cargo on her truck ends up being a little girl wrapped-up in a human-trafficking ring, her morals will be put to the test.

‘The Forgiven’ (REVIEW) Too Much Style And Not Enough Substance

A couple of wealthy Londoners try to cover up a tragic accident with a young man enroot to a lavish weekend party in the Moroccan desert. But when the father arrives seeking his son, the tension escalates as secrets are exposed and morals are tested.

‘Black Bird’ (SERIES REVIEW) Egerton & Hauser Deliver a Riveting Game of Cat-and-Mouse

When a drug dealer is sentenced to a 10-year stint in prison he is given the offer of a commuted sentence if he agrees to be transferred to a maximum-security prison to coerce a confession from a serial killer in an attempt to locate the bodies of several young girls.

Top-10 DOLPH LUNDGREN Movies

In this episode of the Top-10 I’m diving into an action star that’s five decades in the game. He’s been the villain. He’s been the hero. He’s been in large blockbusters and small straight-to-video hits, and he is Dolph Lundgren.

“Spiderhead” (REVIEW) Interesting Concepts Get Lost in the Gloss!

Two inmates form a connection while grappling with their pasts in a state-of-the-art penitentiary run by a brilliant visionary who experiments on his subjects with mind-altering drugs. Based on The New Yorker short story, “Escape From Spiderhead,” by George Saunders.

Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (60-51)

Sit back and relax. We’re taking another trip back into the best decade in cinema in this next episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 60-51.

“The Devil You Know” (REVIEW) A Capable Drama Carried by Talented Ensemble

After a lifetime of trouble, a man has the chance to turn things around with the love and support of his family. As he tries to do right, he finds himself spiraling back into the dark place he overcame.

“The Outfit” (REVIEW) A Tantalizing Crime Filled Mystery!

An expert tailor must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night.

Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (90-81)

It’s time once again to dive into the best movies from the best decade in cinema in this next episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 90-81.

“The Batman” (REVIEW) A Commanding Return for the World’s Greatest Detective

When the Riddler, a sadistic serial killer, begins murdering key political figures in Gotham, Batman is forced to investigate the city’s hidden corruption and question his family’s involvement.

“Gasoline Alley” (REVIEW) A By the Numbers B-Action Romp

A man implicated in the triple homicide of three Hollywood starlets begins his own investigation. Needing assistance, he enlists the two detectives on his tail in order to expose a conspiracy more explosive than any of them imagined.

“Pursuit” (REVIEW) An Empty B-Actioner With Spots of Modestly Fun Action

A detective crosses paths with a ruthless hacker who’s trying to save his kidnapped wife from a drug cartel.

COP LAND: Vintage 90’s Ep. #1 (A STELLAR Ensemble Led By STALLONE!)

In this episode of Vintage 90’s we’re stepping back to 1997 to talk about COP LAND a gritty urban western featuring a stellar ensemble cast led by a subdued Sylvester Stallone!

“Death on the Nile” (REVIEW) More Mustache Than Mystery

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot must investigate the murder of a young heiress.

“See for Me” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Trip Down the Home-Invasion Highway

A home-invasion thriller with a blind protagonist connected to a new phone app as her only way to survive. An engrossing, nail-biting and entertaining as hell game of cat-and-mouse.

“Nightmare Alley” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Captivatingly Atmospheric Noir Mystery!

An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.

“Narcos: Mexico” Season 3 (VIDEO REVIEW) A Compelling But Anticlimactic Closing

A review of the third and final season of the gripping Netflix series “Narcos: Mexico”.

Official Trailer and Stills for “NIGHTMARE ALLEY” Starring Bradley Cooper Coming December 17th

An ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.

“The Guilty” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Thrilling Showcase of Gyllenhaal’s Talents!

A demoted police officer assigned to a call dispatch desk is conflicted when he receives an emergency phone call from a kidnapped woman.

“The Many Saints of Newark” (VIDEO REVIEW) A Capable But Unimpactful Prequel

A look at the formative years of New Jersey gangster Tony Soprano.

“American Night” (REVIEW) A Little Wild, A Little Fun, A Little Messy

Art and life collide in this stylish and wildly entertaining neo-noir thriller. When a highly coveted Andy Warhol painting suddenly surfaces, it triggers a chain reaction of danger-filled events for a colorful group of characters.

Five Jean-Claude Van Damme HIDDEN GEMS

In this video I breakdown five solid movies from his straight-to-video era, that are actually hidden gems for JCVD fans!

“Stillwater” (REVIEW) An Enjoyable Yet Processed Drama

A father travels from Oklahoma to France to help his estranged daughter, who is in prison for a murder she claims she didn’t commit.

“Cruella” (REVIEW) The Devil Wears… Cruella

The live-action origin story of Cruella de Vil.

“The Dry” (REVIEW) A Mystery Worthy of its Slow Burn Delivery

When Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his drought stricken home town after an absence of over twenty years to attend the funeral of his childhood friend, who allegedly murdered his wife and child before taking his own life, Falk opens up an old wound the decades old, unsolved death of a teenage girl.

“Riders of Justice” (REVIEW) John Wick Meets the Big Bang Theory in this Unique Tale of Revenge

A father is forced to return home to care for his teenage daughter after his wife is killed in a tragic train accident. But when a survivor of the wrecked train surfaces claiming foul play, he begins to suspect his wife was murdered and embarks on a mission to find those responsible.

“Profile” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Mystery Undercut by its Computer Screen Veneer

An undercover British journalist infiltrates the online propaganda channels of the so-called Islamic State, only to be sucked in by her recruiter.

“Wrath of Man” (REVIEW) Statham Commands in an Otherwise Serviceable Escapade of Armored Truck Heists

A mysterious and wild-eyed new cash truck security guard (Jason Statham) surprises his coworkers during a heist in which he unexpectedly unleashes precision skills. The crew is left wondering who he is and where he came from. Soon, the marksman’s ultimate motive becomes clear as he takes dramatic and irrevocable steps to settle a score.

“New Jack City” 1991 (THROWBACK REVIEW) The Birth of Nino Brown into Pop Culture

A crime lord ascends to power while a maverick police detective vows to stop him.

“City of Lies” (REVIEW) Depp & Whitaker are a Compelling Duo in this Interesting Murder Mystery

Russell Poole and Jack Jackson investigate the murders of rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur [Saban Films].

“Pixie” (REVIEW) Olivia Cooke Shines as the Mastermind of this Violent Comedy

Pixie attempts a heist that will give her the means to leave her small town life behind. But when the plan goes horribly wrong she’s forced to team up with a pair of misfits who are clearly in over their heads [Saban Films].

“Cherry” (REVIEW) Holland & Bravo Shine in an Otherwise Messy Flick

The journey of a disenfranchised young man from Ohio who meets the love of his life, only to risk losing her through a series of bad decisions and challenging life circumstances.

“I Care A Lot” (REVIEW) Delightfully Nasty, Even if a Tad Misguided

A crooked legal guardian who drains the savings of her elderly wards meets her match when a woman she tries to swindle turns out to be more than she first appears.

“The Little Things” (REVIEW) The Oscar Winning Trio Shine in this Grim Thriller

Kern County Deputy Sheriff Joe “Deke” Deacon is sent to Los Angeles for what should have been a quick evidence-gathering assignment. Instead, he becomes embroiled in the search for a killer who is terrorizing the city.

“The White Tiger” (REVIEW) A Blend of Triumph and Tragedy in this Rags to Riches Odyssey

Society has trained Balram to be one thing — a servant — so he makes himself indispensable to his rich masters. But after a night of betrayal, he realizes the corrupt lengths they will go to trap him and save themselves. On the verge of losing everything, Balram rebels against a rigged and unequal system to rise up and become a new kind of master.

“No Man’s Land” (REVIEW) An Intriguing Journey of Remorse and Morals

As border vigilantes Bill and his son Jackson are on patrol when Jackson accidentally kills a Mexican immigrant boy. Bill tries to take the blame but Texas Ranger Ramirez sees through the lie, spurring Jackson to flee south on horseback across the Rio Grande – to Mexico.

“Flinch” (REVIEW) A Fresh, Dramatically Driven Path in the Hitman Genre

A young hitman falls for a girl who witnesses him commit a murder. Unable to bring himself to dispose of
her, he takes her home and quickly learns that there is more to her than meets the eye.

“I’m Your Woman” (REVIEW) Brosnahan Shines in a Story That’s Too Much of a Slow Burn

In this 1970s set crime drama, a woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey [Amazon Studios].

“Fatman” (REVIEW) A New Twist on the Tales of Santa Claus!

Santa Claus must contend with a hitman contracted by a disappointed child who receives a lump of coal for Christmas.

“Let Him Go” (REVIEW) Lane & Costner Carry this Moody Drama!

Following the loss of their son, retired sheriff George Blackledge and his wife Margaret leave to rescue their young grandson from the clutches of a dangerous family living off the grid in the Dakotas, headed by matriarch Blanche Weboy. When they discover that the Weboys have no intention of letting the child go, George and Margaret are left with no choice but to fight for their family.

“Kajillionaire” (REVIEW) A Quirky Tale of Inner Growth!

A young woman finds her life changing when her small criminal family invites an outsider into their schemes.