‘STRIKING DISTANCE’ (1993) Willis Takes His TRADEMARKS to the River!

Today we’re taking a look back at a solid river thriller from 1993 starring Bruce Willis called STRIKING DISTANCE from director Rowdy Herrington.

‘Gone in the Night’ (REVIEW) An Engaging Mystery!

When Kath and Max show up to a remote cabin in the woods for a quiet getaway they arrive to find another mysterious young couple already there. With the cabin double booked the strangers make the best of the night, but when Max is missing the next morning Kath is obsessed with finding him.

WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP (1992) A PERFECT Sports Comedy!

Sidney Deane and Billy Hoyle team up and take over the Los Angeles street courts to hustler their way to fortunes.

‘The Killer’ (REVIEW) Dazzling Action With a Touch of Drama!

A retired hitman living a quiet life is told by his wife that he’ll be babysitting the teenage daughter of a friend she is going on a vacation with. An inconvenient, but simple task, until this young girl gets wrapped up in a human trafficking network headed by an organized crime syndicate.

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ (REVIEW) An Uneven But Enjoyable Adventure

When a galactic killer makes it his mission to destroy all the Gods, Thor will come out of his self-imposed retirement and enlist the assistance of Valkyrie, Korg, and the love of his life Jane Foster, to stop this killer’s wrath from spreading more than it already has.

‘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.

‘The Terminal List’ (SERIES REVIEW) Enjoyable Despite Being Unnecessarily Methodical

When his entire platoon is killed during a highly covert mission, a former Navy SEAL officer begins to investigate what went wrong, and to seek justice on who were involved.

‘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.

What 2 Watch: ‘The Man from Toronto’, ‘The Princess’ & ‘Hot Seat’

Looking for something to watch, check out these quick reviews of ‘The Man from Toronto’, ‘The Princess’ and Hot Seat’!

Kickboxer (1989) Van Damme Brings Things BACK to the BASICS!

Kurt Sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother.

The HCA Midseason Awards Nominations Have Been Announced!

The Hollywood Critics Association has revealed its full list of nominees for the 5th Annual Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards. Check out the full list of categories and nominations here!

Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (40-31)

I’m diving into another nostalgia packed episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 40-31.

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.

Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (50-41)

I have another episode of the Top-100 Movies from the 80’s! Ten great movies from a glorious cinematic decade as we approach the top of the list!

“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.

“Jurassic World Dominion” (REVIEW) Cluttered But Nostalgically Adventurous!

This summer, experience the epic conclusion to the Jurassic era as two generations unite for the first time. CHRIS PRATT and BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD are joined by Oscar®-winner LAURA DERN, JEFF GOLDBLUM and SAM NEILL in Jurassic World Dominion, a bold, timely and breathtaking new adventure that spans the globe.

“Interceptor” (REVIEW) A Satisfying Actioner Ripped from the 90’s!

Elsa Pataky leads as US Army Captain JJ Collins who will be forced to use her years of training and experience to defend a remote nuclear missile interceptor station from a former intelligence officer and his crew to stop a coordinated attack that could cost countless lives.

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.

“Top Gun: Maverick” (REVIEW) Tony Scott Would be Proud of This Return to the Danger Zone

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

“Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers” (REVIEW) A Delightful Reimagining of a Classic!

Thirty years after their popular television show ended, chipmunks Chip and Dale live very different lives. When a cast member from the original series mysteriously disappears, the pair must reunite to save their friend.

NICOLAS CAGE Rules the 1997 Summer Box-Office!

Nicolas Cage burst onto the worldwide scene in 1996’s The Rock. But in the summer of 1997 he would star in two blockbuster movies that for a brief time, made Cage the KING of the global box-office.

“Firestarter” (REVIEW) Another 80’s Remake that Burns Lukewarm at Best

A young girl tries to understand how she mysteriously gained the power to set things on fire with her mind.

CYBORG (1989) Van Damme’s POST APOCALYPTIC Mash-Up!

In this video I’m taking a look back at CYBORG from 1989 starring Jean-Claude Van Damme in his second star vehicle.

Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (70-61)

We’re jumping back in 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 70-61.

“Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” (REVIEW) There’s a LOT of Madness in this Multiverse

Dr. Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens the doorway to the multiverse, including alternate versions of himself, whose threat to humanity is too great for the combined forces of Strange, Wong, and Wanda Maximoff.

“The Aviary” (REVIEW) A Slow Burn that Ultimately, Only Simmers

Two women flee into the New Mexican desert to escape the clutches of an insidious cult. Consumed by fear and paranoia, they can’t shake the feeling that they are being followed by its leader, a man as seductive as he is controlling.

“The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” (REVIEW) Cage Delivers a Career Defining Performance as…Himself!

In this action-packed comedy, Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, channeling his iconic characters as he’s caught between a superfan and a CIA agent.

Enter to Win 2 Free ATOM Tickets to “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” in Theaters!

Enter your name and email for a chance to win an ATOM Ticket code worth two tickets to see “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” starring Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal in theaters!

BLOODSPORT (1988) Van Damme Kicks into the ACTION GENRE!

Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.

Mario Van Peebles Talks…NEW JACK CITY and the Road to a Gangster CLASSIC!

The American Cinematheque kicked off the ‘Perpetratin Realism: 1990’s Black Film’ Series this weekend at the Regency Westwood Village Theatre with a 35MM screening of the 1991 classic “NEW JACK CITY” introduced by, and featuring a post-screening Q&A with director/actor Mario Van Peebles.

“The Secrets of Dumbledore” Movie-Themed Food Truck Rolls into San Diego April 11th!

In anticipation for “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” Warner Bros. will be bringing a movie-themed food truck to San Diego’s Mission Beach April 11th!

“All the Old Knives” (REVIEW) A Tense Espionage Themed Romance

Two CIA operatives, and former lovers, reunite at idyllic Carmel-by-the-Sea to re-examine a mission eight years ago in Vienna where a fellow agent might have been compromised.

“Agent Game” (REVIEW) A Thriller That Tries to Play Chess with Checker Pieces

A CIA officer finds himself the target of a rendition operation after being scapegoated for the death of an interrogation subject.

Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (80-71)

We’re jumping back in time 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 80-71.

“Morbius” (REVIEW) Simple Pleasures, Simple Fun

Biochemist Michael Morbius tries to cure himself of a rare blood disease, but he inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism instead.

“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.

“Infinite Storm” (REVIEW) Watts Carries this Thriller with a Commanding Performance!

When a climber gets caught in a blizzard, she encounters a stranded stranger and must get them both down the mountain before nightfall.

“Panama” (REVIEW) Hauser & Gibson Carry A Serviceable B-Actioner!

An ex-marine is hired by a defense contractor to travel to Panama to complete an arms deal. In the process he becomes involved with the U.S. invasion of Panama.

“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.

“Deep Water” (REVIEW) A Passionless Erotic Thriller

A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs in order to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.

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 Girl on the Mountain” (REVIEW) A Serviceable Wilderness Set Thriller

When a reclusive backwoodsman finds a mute little girl wandering alone in the forest, he must protect her from the evil forces determined to end her life.

“Pieces of Her” (REVIEW) An Interesting Mystery That Comes Close to Gripping

When a Saturday afternoon trip to the mall with her mother suddenly explodes into violence, an adrift young woman’s conception of her mother is forever changed.

Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (100-91)

It’s time to dive into the best movies from the best decade in cinema in this first episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 100-91.

“No Exit” (REVIEW) A Textbook Crowd Pleaser!

During a blizzard and stranded at an isolated highway rest stop in the mountains, a college student discovers a kidnapped child hidden in a car belonging to one of the people inside.

“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.

“Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (REVIEW) Impressive Body Count, Not So Impressive Story

After nearly 50 years of hiding, Leatherface returns to terrorize a group of idealistic young friends who accidentally disrupt his carefully shielded world in a remote Texas town.

“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.

“Dog” (REVIEW) A Formulaic, But Still Charming Road-Tip Dramedy

Two former Army Rangers are paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. As Briggs and Lulu race down the Pacific Coast to get to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time.