Category: Reviews

Since Stephen King’s novel, Firestarter, was first published in 1980, the acclaimed and popular story inspired one cinematic adaptation in 1984, and a straight-to-television sequel in 2002. Though I have never watched the sequel, I do recall getting frightened and disturbed by the first movie version which stars E.T.’s Drew Barrymore. Of course, at the… Continue reading FIRESTARTER

Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) 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 (Benedict Wong), and Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) (IMDB). I am a science fiction junkie and have seen all the Marvel… Continue reading DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) assigns Newt (Eddie Redmayne) and his allies with a mission related to the rising power of Grindewald (Mads Middelsen) (IMDB). I must admit that I am an absolutely science fiction junkie and have seen all the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. Therefore, I was looking forward to seeing this next… Continue reading FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

In this action-packed comedy, Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, channeling his iconic characters as he’s caught between a superfan (Pedro Pascal) and a CIA agent (Tiffany Haddish) (IMDB). I honestly thought at the outset this film was going to be another stupid “guy” film. Boy was I wrong. Sure, it takes a while to kick… Continue reading THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT

From visionary director Robert Eggers comes The Northman, an action-filled epic that follows a young Viking prince, Amleth (Alexander Skarsgard), on his quest to avenge his father’s murder (IMDB). I was resigned in knowing this film was going to be graphic and gory but that turned out to be an understatement. This is one of… Continue reading NORTHMAN

An aging Chinese immigrant, Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh) is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save the world by exploring other universes connecting with the lives she could have led (IMDB). This film starts at a somewhat slow pace but then it explodes into a whirlwind of multi-dimensional settings. Yeoh give… Continue reading EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE

There are three cast members as “Donna” who bring the story to life of the late musical artist Donna Summer in “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical” currently performed through May 8, 2022 at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin, TX as part of Texas Performing Arts’ Broadway in Austin 2021-2022 season.The Donnas — played by… Continue reading Review of “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical”

When it comes to MCU films, there exists an undeniable compromise between the vision of the director, and the overall vision of the producers of the franchise. Sometimes, that “bigger picture” prevents directors from making an impact that sings their individual, signature styles. Thankfully, that is not the case when it comes to Sam Raimi’s… Continue reading DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS

In the late 1970s and early 1980s a young guitarist made an impact on the world of hard rock and heavy metal that would outlast his life. Randall William Rhoads was born in Santa Monica, California in 1956. His love of both hard rock and classical music would influence his style of playing, and would… Continue reading RANDY RHOADS: REFLECTIONS OF A GUITAR ICON

If there is someone who likes the color green, underground fights, mixed martial arts, comedy, plus supernatural drama and fantasy – Green Ghost and The Masters Of The Stone – is the film to catch this weekend as it opens exclusively In Texas theaters April 29, 2022. The action-filled adventure feature film is directed by… Continue reading GREEN GHOST AND THE MASTERS OF THE STONE