Directed by William Kaufman (The Hit List, Daylight’s End) and based on the script by Kaufman and Paul Reichelt, The Channel starts with a few sweet scenes of a dad and his baby before he goes to work. Soon the audience finds out this is not a job at the local bank but a bank… Continue reading THE CHANNEL (2023)
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MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE
Tom Cruise/Ethan Hunt is back, and he is attempting to save the cinematic experience during a time when streaming, CGI, and AI are all trying to derail it. Say what you will about Cruise. Even his contemporaries, such as actor Christian Bale, have said that the man lacks a soul. The latest installment in his… Continue reading MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING PART ONE
ONCE UPON A TIME IN UGANDA
One of my most treasured moments was experiencing my first exposure to Wakaliwood. It was during one of several attendances at Austin’s Fantastic Fests. I sat through what would typically be another low-budget action film with lousy action sequences, barely acceptable acting, and a plot that would put most Hollywood movies to shame. That experience… Continue reading ONCE UPON A TIME IN UGANDA
JOY RIDE Delivers Both Raunchy Comedy and Representation of Asian Culture
I missed this particular film at this year’s SXSW. That was a common theme for me at the festival this year. I had to miss several films due to familial obligations. Still, I must applaud the promotion from Austn’s locally-based PR group for offering many opportunities for me to enjoy this hilarious comedy very early.… Continue reading JOY RIDE Delivers Both Raunchy Comedy and Representation of Asian Culture
The Miracle Club – What a cast!
Sure, Hollywood has proven time and time again that even the most stellar cast cannot save a bad or mediocre movie. But The Miracle Club, directed by Irishman Thaddeus O’Sullivan and starring Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith, Laura Linny, and Agnes O’Casey, proves that an exceptional cast can elevate a simple story to extraordinary. O’Sullivan lucks… Continue reading The Miracle Club – What a cast!
THE GETBACK
Do we have any fans of the actor Theo Rossi (Emily the Criminal, Army of the Dead, “Sons of Anarchy”)? How about Dermot Mulroney (Scream VI, You’re Killing Me, My Best Friend’s Wedding)? These two actors lead the ensemble cast for The Getback, a TUBI Original directed by Jared Cohn (Vendetta, The Death Race), based… Continue reading THE GETBACK
EVERY BODY Reveals a Dark and Disturbing History For Intersex People
In the current climate where LGBTQ rights continue to be a heated topic for Americans, this new documentary film from director Julie Cohen offers an insightful, educating, and heartfelt look into the lives of a specific subset of the LGBTQ community–intersex people. Intersex people are humans born with the organs of both males and females.… Continue reading EVERY BODY Reveals a Dark and Disturbing History For Intersex People
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Made Me Miss Steven Spielberg
From the sound of that headline and looking at my low rating, one would think I didn’t like the new Indiana Jones adventure. That could not be any further from the truth. I had fun watching what is supposedly the final outing for our beloved archeologist/adventurer. Director James Mangold and his screenwriting team made a… Continue reading INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Made Me Miss Steven Spielberg
RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN Has Imagination, But Ultimately Treads Familiar Territory
The new computer-animated feature film from Dreamworks offers an inventive spin on sea creature lore but is a typical coming-of-age story. This weakness may matter little to the young children begging their parents to bring them to this movie, but these adults have already seen this plot. Featuring vividly colorful animation, enough heart, and fun… Continue reading RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN Has Imagination, But Ultimately Treads Familiar Territory
World’s Best – Now Streaming on Disney +
I am used to seeing films geared toward every possible audience. As a critic, it’s part of the job, but I find it more pleasurable to see a movie with someone in the target demographic. Disney’s new family comedy, a coming-of-age story starring Manny Magnus in a breakout role, entertained me and my 12-year-old granddaughter… Continue reading World’s Best – Now Streaming on Disney +