A crime lord ascends to power while a maverick police detective vows to stop him.
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The story of an unassuming British businessman recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in history. In an effort to provide crucial intelligence needed to prevent a nuclear confrontation and defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis.
A dystopian world where there are no women and all living creatures can hear each other’s thoughts in a stream of images, words, and sounds called Noise.
An epic journey to the fantasy world of Kumandra, where humans and dragons lived together long ago in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.
A woman takes advantage of her growing celebrity status when the police and the public think her dead husband is just missing.
After receiving life-altering news, a couple finds unexpected support from their best friend, who puts his own life on hold and moves into their family home, bringing an impact much greater and more profound than anyone could have imagined.
A mind bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is just a computer simulation [Amazon Studios].
“Rocky IV” (THROWBACK REVIEW) A Timeless Classic?
Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union [MGM/UA].
“Soul” (REVIEW) A Charming Yet Formulaic Journey of Self Discovery
A middle-school band teacher who gets the chance of a lifetime to play at the best jazz club in town. But one small misstep takes him from the streets of New York City to The Great Before – a fantastical place where new souls get their personalities, quirks and interests before they go to Earth [Disney].
“Wonder Woman 1984” (REVIEW) Jenkins Channels Her Inner Michael Bay in this Superhero Follow-Up!
Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her riding lightning across the sky, donning wings of gold, and chasing a dream while in pursuit of two new formidable foes: Max Lord and the Cheetah [Warner Bros.].
“Promising Young Woman” (REVIEW) Mulligan Shines in this Simmering Thriller!
Everyone said Cassie was a promising young woman … until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. But nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be: she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs of the past.
“The Midnight Sky” (REVIEW) Lacking in Depth But Not in Entertainment!
Following a global catastrophe Augustine, lonely scientist in the Arctic, races to send a message that will stop Sully and her fellow astronauts from returning home.
“Ip Man: Kung Fu Master” (REVIEW) A Modest Throwback to the Martial-Arts Flicks of Days Past!
A focus on Ip’s early days before the Communist Revolution in 1949. Ip, portrayed by Dennis To for the third time as the martial artist who famously tutored Bruce Lee, was then a police captain who was framed for the murder of a ruthless but honorable mobster, and targeted for vengeance by his dangerous daughter. Forced to quit the force, Ip soon also has to contend with the arrival of the Japanese army in Guangzhou.
“Black Bear” (REVIEW) Plaza Simmers with Intensity in this Gripping Thriller!
At a lake house, a filmmaker plays a calculated game of desire and jealousy in the pursuit of a work of art that blurs the boundaries between autobiography and invention.
“Vanguard” (REVIEW) It’s Like the Fast & Furious on Steroids!
Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world’s deadliest mercenary organization [Gravitas Ventures].
“Jiu Jitsu” (REVIEW) Nicolas Cage as a Jiu Jitsu Warrior Fighting Aliens!
Every six years, an ancient order of jiu-jitsu fighters joins forces to battle a vicious race of alien invaders. But when a celebrated war hero goes down in defeat, the fate of the planet and mankind hangs in the balance [Highland Film Group].
“Sound of Metal” (REVIEW) Ahmed Delivers a Brilliant Performance in this Riveting Journey of Self Discovery!
During a series of adrenaline-fueled one-night gigs, itinerant punk-metal drummer Ruben (Riz Ahmed) begins to experience intermittent hearing loss. When a specialist tells him his condition will rapidly worsen, he thinks his music career — and with it his life — is over. His bandmate and girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke) checks the recovering heroin addict into a secluded sober house for the deaf in hopes it will prevent a relapse and help him learn to adapt to his new situation. But after being welcomed into a community that accepts him just as he is, Ruben has to choose between his equilibrium and the drive to reclaim the life he once knew. [Amazon Studios]
“The Nest” (REVIEW) Coon & Law Deliver the Drama!
Life for an entrepreneur and his American family begins to take a twisted turn after moving into an English country manor [IFC Films].
5 Great Things About – THE KARATE KID (1984)
A look back at the 80’s classic THE KARATE KID to cover 5 things that make it a great film!
“Alone” (REVIEW) A Suspenseful Thriller from Fantasia 2020!
A recently widowed traveler is kidnapped by a cold blooded killer, only to escape into the wilderness where she is forced to battle against the elements as her pursuer closes in on her. [Magnet Releasing]
“Rogue” (REVIEW) A Surprisingly Entertaining Action Romp!
O’Hara is a mercenary leading a squad of soldiers on a mission to rescue hostages in remote part of Africa. But when the mission goes wrong and the team is stranded they will be forced to survive against the local rebels and blood thirsty lions.
Quick Takes – Unhinged (REVIEW) Crowe Delivers the Perfect Amount of Crazy!
After a confrontation with an unstable man at an intersection, a woman becomes the target of his rage.
“Words on Bathroom Walls” (REVIEW) An Appealing Blend of Heart and Optimism!
Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to open his heart and not be defined by his condition [Roadside Attractions].
“Sputnik” (Review) A Capable Blend of Sci-Fi and Horror!
In a secluded government facility, under the vigilant watch of armed guards, a psychologist must cure the astronaut’s amnesia and unravel the mystery. In the process, she learns that Orbit-4 may have carried back an alien parasite that threatens to consume them all.
“She Dies Tomorrow” (REVIEW) An Acquired Taste!
After waking up convinced that she is going to die tomorrow, Amy’s carefully mended life begins to unravel. As her delusions of certain death become contagious to those around her, Amy and her friends’ lives spiral out of control in a tantalizing descent into madness.
“Summerland” (Review) A Delightful Film You Should Add to Your Weekend Watch-List!
Alice is a reclusive writer, resigned to a solitary life on the seaside cliffs of Southern England while World War II rages across the channel. When she opens her front door one day to find she’s to adopt a young London evacuee named Frank, she’s resistant. It’s not long, however, before the two realize they have more in common in their pasts than Alice had assumed. [IFC Films]
“The Big Ugly” (REVIEW) Do Jones, Perlman, and McDowell Equal a Winner?
Neeyln has always been the loyal enforcer for crime boss Harris back in London. When Harris strikes a deal with an old friend – American oilman Preston – they find themselves in the wild hills of West Virginia. Contracts are signed and the whiskey flows in celebration, but overnight Neelyn’s girlfriend disappears, last seen with Preston’s wayward son Junior.
“Ghosts of War” (REVIEW) An Appealing Blend of Genres!
Five American soldiers assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. This unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield.
“Fatal Affair” (REVIEW) Can Long & Epps Save a Generic Plot-Line?
Ellie tries to mend her marriage with her husband Marcus after a brief encounter with an old friend, David, only to find that David is more dangerous and unstable than she’d realized.
“JU-ON: Origins” (REVIEW) A Mixed Bag That’s Still Worth a Try!
“JU-ON: Origins” will focus on the true events of which is the inspiring base of the story. Those are the beginning of the “curse” and give a raw look at the chain of terror that befalls all of those who come into contact with the house. [Netflix]
“Darkness Falls” (REVIEW) Not as Dark as its Title May Suggest
After his wife’s suicide, Detective Jeff Anderson (Shawn Ashmore) becomes convinced that she has in fact been murdered. Obsessed with his investigation, Anderson finds out that his wife was the victim of a team of father-and-son serial killers. He’ll have to break all the rules to stop them from killing other women. [Vertical Entertainment]
“Seberg” (Review) A Fascinating Story Unfulfilled!
Inspired by real events in the life of French New Wave icon Jean Seberg. In the late 1960s, Hoover’s FBI targeted her because of her political and romantic involvement with civil rights activist Hakim Jamal.
“Capone” (REVIEW) Hardy Shines in a Film that Sadly Doesn’t!
Al Capone, after 10 years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past.
“The High Note” (Review) A Complete Musical Package Wrapped in Charm!
The story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie, her overworked personal assistant. While stuck running errands, Maggie still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer.
“The Wretched” (REVIEW) A Fun Horror Romp!
A rebellious teenage boy embarks on a gutsy crusade to stop the terrifying evil he suspects has possessed his neighbor in this bone-chilling occult thriller.
“Body Cam” (REVIEW) It’s Dark, It’s Sinister, But is it Thrilling?
When a routine traffic stop results in the unexplained, grisly death of her colleague, a cop realizes footage of the incident will play for her eyes only. As the attacks mount, she races to understand the supernatural force behind them.
“Sergio” (REVIEW) An Emotion Filled Biopic!
A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career.
“Resistance” (Review) Eisenberg Shines as Marcel Marceau!
The story of a group of Jewish Boy Scouts who worked with the French Resistance to save the lives of ten thousand orphans during World War II. [IFC Films]
“Coffee & Kareem” (Review) A Barrage of Forced Humor!
Twelve-year-old Kareem Manning hires a criminal to scare his mom’s new boyfriend -police officer James Coffee – but it backfires, forcing Coffee and Kareem to team up in order to save themselves from Detroit’s most ruthless drug kingpin. [Netflix]
“Blow the Man Down” (Review) A Moody Crime Drama to Catch on Prime Video
Mary Beth and Priscilla Connolly attempt to cover up a gruesome run-in with a dangerous man. To conceal their crime, the sisters must go deep into the criminal underbelly of their hometown, uncovering the town’s darkest secrets. [Amazon Studios]
“The Last Thing He Wanted” – Video Review
A veteran D.C. journalist loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she’s trying to break. Adapted from Joan Didion’s namesake novel.
A series of intertwining love stories set in the past and in the present.
After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord.
A soon-to-be stepmom is snowed in with her fiancé’s two children at a remote holiday village. Just as relations begin to thaw between the trio, some strange and frightening events take place. [NEON]
Video Review – “Hotel Mumbai”
The true story of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. Hotel staff risk their lives to keep everyone safe as people make unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and their families.
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (REVIEW) An Interesting Approach to How Biopics are Told
Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod.
“Jack Ryan” Season 2 (Quick-Take Review)
An up-and-coming CIA analyst, Jack Ryan, is thrust into a dangerous field assignment as he uncovers a pattern in terrorist communication that launches him into the center of a dangerous gambit.
Ford V Ferrari (REVIEW) A Complete Cinematic Package!
American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference, the laws of physics and their own personal demons to build a revolutionary race car for Ford and challenge Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966.
Doctor Sleep (REVIEW) The Saga of Danny Torrance Continues!
Still irrevocably scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook, Dan Torrance has fought to find some semblance of peace. But that peace is shattered when he encounters Abra, a courageous teenager with her own powerful extrasensory gift, known as the “shine.”
Sarah Connor and a hybrid cyborg human must protect a young girl from a newly modified liquid Terminator from the future.