‘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!
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Top-10 MARTIN SCORSESE Movies
I’m taking a look back at the illustrious career of director Martin Scorsese to cover my picks for his Top-10 Movies.
‘COOL AS ICE’ (1991 Retrospective) Magically Ridiculous!
A rapper gets stuck in a small town and falls for a local girl whose family is in witness protection.
‘THRASHIN” (1986 Retrospective) Romeo & Juliet Meets Skateboarding!
Two skateboarding gangs battle each other for supremacy, and a member of one gang falls in love with the sister of his rival.
‘REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE BEGINS’ (1985 Review) A FAILED Attempt at a New Franchise!
I’m taking a look back at a modestly forgotten action gem from the 80s REMO WILLIAMS: THE ADVENTURE […]
‘SKI SCHOOL’ (1991 Retro Review) A (Not-So-Classic) Classic!
Rival groups in a skiing school do battle on and off the piste. One gang are rich and serious, the other group are party animals.
‘ACTION JACKSON’ (1988) An Explosive 80s Retrospective!
Vengeance drives a tough Detroit cop to stay on the trail of a power-hungry auto magnate who is systematically eliminating his competition.
‘POLICE ACADEMY’ (1984 Review) The Citizen Kane of SLAPSTICK Comedies!
A group of good-hearted, but incompetent misfits enter the police academy, but the instructors there are not going to put up with their pranks.
‘THE SPECIALIST’ (1994 Review) Is It So BAD That It’s ACTUALLY GOOD?
A woman entices a bomb expert she’s involved with into destroying the mafia that killed her family.
The 3 BEST & 3 WORST Films of JEAN-CLAUDE VAN DAMME
Jean-Claude Van Damme was one of the biggest action stars of the 90s with a string of hits, however he also had a few flops. In this video I’m breaking down my picks for his 3 BEST and 3 WORST films!
‘THE GREAT OUTDOORS’ (1988 Review) A Summer at the Lake CLASSIC!
Camping at the lake has been a tradition for generations and few movies capture it more amusingly than 1988’s THE GREAT OUTDOORS starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd. Let’s dive into how this movie was made and why it has at timeless appeal!
The 3 BEST & 3 WORST Films of CHEVY CHASE
Chevy Chase is a comedic legend with a string of hits, but he’s also had some misses. In this video I’m breaking down my picks for his 3 BEST and his 3 WORST films!
‘MEN AT WORK’ (1990 Review) The FUNNIEST Comedy You’ve NEVER Seen!
1990’s MEN AT WORK starring Emilio Estevez and Charlie Sheen could be the funniest comedy you’ve never seen! I’m going to dive into why this movie is so funny, how it was created and how audiences received it at the time.
‘LAST ACTION HERO’ (1993 Review) A Movie Ahead Of Its Time!
With the help of a magic ticket, a young movie fan is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character.
‘MEATBALLS’ (1979 Review) A Summer Camp CLASSIC!
A review and look back at the classic 1979 comedy MEATBALLS starring Bill Murray in his first performance.
‘MARKED FOR DEATH’ (1990) Possibly Seagal’s BEST Movie?
A retired DEA agent is out to hunt down and take out a Jamaican drug posse that has targeted he and his family for murder.
‘WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP’ (Review) A Strong Comedy But Weak Remake!
In this video I’ll be reviewing the new White Men Can’t Jump remake staring Sinqua Walls and Jack Harlow.
‘COLLATERAL DAMAGE’ (2002) An AVERAGE Schwarzenegger Adventure!
After his family is killed by a terrorist act, a firefighter goes in search of the one responsible.
‘FIRST BLOOD’ (1982) An Action Retrospective!
A veteran Green Beret is forced by a cruel Sheriff and his deputies to flee into the mountains and wage an escalating one-man war against his pursuers.
‘LIAR LIAR’ (1997) A Timeless Comedy!
A pathological liar-lawyer finds his career turned upside down when he inexplicably cannot physically lie for 24 whole hours.
Top-10 JAKE GYLLENHAAL Movies
Let’s take a look back at the filmography of Jake Gyllenhaal to cover my picks for his top-10 movies!
‘GUY RITCHIE’S THE COVENANT’ (Review) An Emotionally Gripping Journey of Respect!
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). After an ambush, Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save Kinley’s life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must repay his debt by returning to the war zone to retrieve them before the Taliban hunts them down first.
‘RENFIELD’ (Review) A Surprisingly Unfunny Horror Comedy!
Renfield, Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum for decades, longs for a life away from the Count, his various demands, and all of the bloodshed that comes with them.
‘MAFIA MAMMA’ (Review) A Lukewarm Comedy!
An insecure American woman (Toni Collette) unexpectedly inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire in Italy. Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere (Monica Bellucci), she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
‘PAINT’ (Review) An Emotionally BLAND Dramedy!
Carl Nargle, Vermont’s #1 public television painter, is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke – until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.
‘AIR’ (Review) An Origin Story That Takes FLIGHT! #SXSW2023
The story of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball, Michael Jordan.
‘THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE’ (Review) A Nostalgic Adventure!
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
‘TETRIS’ (Review) A FASCINATING Origin Story! #SXSW2023
Based on the true story of American video game salesman Henk Rogers and his discovery of TETRIS in 1988. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.
KNOCK AT THE CABIN (Review) Shyamalan Delivers a WINNER!
M. Night Shyamalan’s newest film KNOCK AT THE CABIN is coming to theaters this weekend! Check out my review to see why this one’s a return to form for Shyamalan and a movie you definitely want to check out in theaters!
YOU PEOPLE (Review) A Missed Opportunity But Still Amusing!
A review of the star-studded new Netflix comedy YOU PEOPLE starring Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy, Lauren London, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nia Long, and David Duchovny.
MAYBE I DO (Review) Sarandon, Gere, Keaton, and Macy = AVERAGE?
The new dramedy MAYBE I DO features a star-studded cast, but does that automatically mean this is a great film? Check out my review to find out!
SHOTGUN WEDDING (Review) More Fun Than You May Think!
Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel star in this wild comedy about a destination wedding invaded by armed pirates! Check out my review to see why this assembly line action comedy is more enjoyable than you might think!
TULSA KING (Season 1 Review) More Frustrating that Fun!
Sylvester Stallone is headlining his first streaming series on Paramount+ and he’s fantastic in the role. But the opening season of Tulsa King as a whole, was a bit of a letdown. Check out my full season 1 review to get all the details!
ALICE, DARLING (Review) Kendrick Delivers a GRIPPING Performance!
In Alice, Darling Anna Kendrick plays a young woman trying to live under the weight of an abusive relationship before reaching her breaking point. Check out my review of this new drama to see why she delivers one of the most effective performances of her career!
Top-10 GERARD BUTLER Movies
It’s time for another episode of my Top-10 series and today I’m diving into one of my current favorites in the genre of action, Gerard Butler! He can do drama, comedy, sci-fi, and he can kick ass with the best of them!
PLANE (Review) A Thrilling Actioner with 90’s Flair!
Who better than Gerard Butler to deliver us the first high-octane action flick of 2023 as he takes the role of captain! Check out my review of PLANE to see if this adventure is worth checking out!
M3GAN (Review) A Delightful Ride of Killer Robot Mayhem!
A new player has stepped into the killer doll movie genre, and her name is M3GAN, she has killer dance moves and deadly intelligence. She isn’t just a toy…she’s family! Check out my review of M3GAN to see if it kicks 2023 off on a positive note at the theater!
THE OLD WAY (Review) Cage Steps Into The Old West!
Over his career Nicolas Cage has found national treasures, fought convicts on a plane, saved the West Coast from a chemical attack, had his face taken off, and he’s even played himself…sort of. But Cage has never been in a western, until now with, “The Old Way”!
A MAN CALLED OTTO (Review) Hanks Delivers Another Winner!
Tom Hanks has portrayed some of the most lovable characters over his five decade spanning career. In “A Man Called Otto” he plays probably one of his grumpiest. Check out my review of this dramatic comedy to see if it’s worth checking out!
The Top-10 Christmas Movies from the 1990’s
Christmas in the 90’s was a magical time and in this video I’m breaking down my picks for the 10 Best Christmas movies from the 1990’s that will have you feeling plenty of holiday vibes!
The Top-10 Christmas Movies from the 1980’s
There was no better time than Christmas in the 80’s and in this video I’m breaking down my picks for the 10 Best Christmas movies from the 1980’s that will have you feeling plenty of holiday vibes!
VIOLENT NIGHT (Review) BAD SANTA Meets RAMBO!
Bad Santa meets Rambo meets Home Alone in my review of the delightfully brutal Violent Night starring David Harbour as Santa Claus. Who just so happens to be delivering presents to a home being invaded by a rather large paramilitary group.
COMMANDO (1985) Arnold’s ANSWER to Stallone’s RAMBO!
We’re letting off some steam as John Matrix flips cars, jumps out of a plane, feeds a deer by hand, and kills…everything! It’s Commando time! Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger from 1985!
The Top-100 Movies from the 1980’s (That EVERYONE Should Watch!)
Looking to refresh, or build your knowledge of 80’s movies? In this video I’m breaking down the Top-100 movies from the glorious decade that everyone should watch! It was ten years filled with some of the most wild, over the top, and truly unique films in cinematic history.
RICOCHET (1991) Denzel Washington’s FORGOTTEN Action Thriller!
If you’re a fan of 90’s action movies you’re going to want to see this video as I dive into a forgotten action-thriller from a young Denzel Washington called Ricochet!
Forgotten SPORTS DRAMAS from the 80’s & 90’s
Do you love sports movies with a focus on drama? Do you like movies from the 80’s & 90’s? Do little hidden cinematic gems sound nice? How about little hidden gems about sports from the 80’s & 90’s? Well then check out this video as I cover 5 Sports Dramas from the 80’s & 90’s you may have forgotten about!
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S (1989) A Magically RIDICULOUS 80’s Comedy!
If you love ridiculous comedies from the 80’s, they don’t come more ridiculous-er than Weekend at Bernie’s, a timeless comedy from 1989 starring Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Terry Kiser as Bernie Lomax!
POINT BREAK (1991) A TIMELESS 90’s Action Thriller!
In this video, we’ll take a look at 1991’s Point Break, a timeless action thriller that remains popular to this day.
ROAD HOUSE (1989) A MAGICALLY RIDICULOUS 80’s Action Romp!
In this video I’m breaking down a movie about a man who lived like a loner, who fought like a professional, and who loved like there was no tomorrow. He’s the best cooler in the business, his name is Dalton and the movie is 1989’s ROAD HOUSE!
The Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (10-1)
It’s time for the final episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 10-1. It’s been an awesome cinematic journey and Top-10 list’s don’t get much better than this collection of classics.