Magic Mike’s Last Dance
“So what’d you think?,” someone asked with an impish grin as I emerged from the theater. “It’s…steamy,” was about all I could muster in the (over-heated) moment. Now that I’ve…
80 FOR BRADY
There’s a cloud hanging over this mostly entertaining film, and it’s Tom Brady... the G.O.A.T., the seven-time Super Bowl Champion quarterback, the pride of the New England Patriots and then…
Plane
People often ask me what movies they should watch to kill time on a long plane ride. I wouldn't recommend this particular film for that particular venue, unless you're a…
A Man Called Otto
If Tom Hanks’ oddball performance (and accent) as Col. Parker in Elvis threw you for a loop in 2022, then prepare to hop back on the Tom Hanks love train…
Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Here's what I wanna do after watching Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody: 1) surf YouTube for real clips from all the great moments showcased in the film, including…
Review: The Fabelmans
Steven Spielberg knows storytelling. So it's really no surprise that The Spielbergs - er, I mean The Fabelmans - is a good yarn. It's a semi-autobiographical drama that dives into…
(Spoiler-free) Review – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
The spirit of the late Chadwick Boseman (T’Challa, Black Panther) looms large throughout Marvel Studios’ Wakanda Forever, even as the film—and the franchise—seeks to clear a path to a future…
Review: TÁR
I am quite late with this review (the film is out in theaters) because I'm still trying to figure out how best to give it a fair shake. I was…
Review: Ticket to Paradise
Ticket to Paradise is the cinematic equivalent of a mindlessly entertaining 'beach read'; a PG-13-friendly big screen adaptation of almost any 'second chance at love' romance novel; a Netflix or…
Review: The Banshees of Inisherin
The Banshees of Inisherin is an excellent film, though it does takes some processing-- the kind of thoughtful processing that might be lost if you wait to see it streaming…
Quickie Review: See How They Run
Loved Knives Out and can't wait for the sequel? See How They Run may help fill the time. It's sorta Knives Out light... a comical murder mystery featuring an A-list…
Review: Thirteen Lives
Thirteen Lives is one of those inspiring movies that you can't really find much fault with (unless you're claustrophobic). It's based on a true story that screamed "miracle movie" from…
Review: ELVIS
I've been a pretty big fan of Elvis Presley ever since I made a whirlwind pilgrimage to Graceland in the late 1980s, about a decade after he died at the…
Review: TOP GUN: MAVERICK
As sequels 30+ years in the making go... TOP GUN: MAVERICK delivers at mach speed. The high-adrenaline action drama is like a remake, homage and sequel all rolled into one.…
Spoiler-Free Review: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
This particular Doctor Strange movie is an odd duck. It infuses traditional Marvel/MCU superhero stuff with a psychological horror vibe--and zombies--which is great if you're a fan of director Sam…