“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is a follow-up to “Black Panther” (released in 2018). The main cast and crew are the same, but for one tragic difference. The prior movie’s main star, Chadwick Boseman, had sadly passed away. How would the new edition of the Marvel adventure to the mythical African country of Wakanda handle this situation? With surprising grace and with much respect to the fallen superhero.
In theaters November 4, 2022
Streaming on Prime Video beginning Nov. 22, 2022
“Good Night Oppy” is a documentary that is out-of-this-world. No really, it is literally out of this world, because the focus is on the planet Mars. The Red Planet has had a couple of robot rovers, and they are named Spirit and Opportunity. These mechanical marvels had been designed to last at least 90 days. Oppy lasted for close to 15 years…
“Aftersun” is remembrance of a past time, a special vacation trip for a father and a daughter. The parents are divorced and the daughter lives with mom. But this summer, it is dad’s turn to take her out on an exotic adventure. But now her older self is wondering — was there something that I missed back then? Read more
“The Guest Room” is a freaky thriller about a home invasion that is not exactly as it seems. There are only three people involved, and there is mystery to unravel in the chaos and madness. Many things are not as they seem, and the ultimate goal is what can bring a family together. Couples Therapy has never been so terrifying!
“The System” is a movie that takes an average ‘prison is hell’ scenario and says, how could we make this more exciting? I know – add the elements of ‘Thunderdome’ and ‘Fight Club’ to give it gritty hand-to-hand combat. Oh, and don’t forget the ‘sick daughter on the outside’ angle. And of course, the Warden who treats the prison as if it were his personal kingdom. Read more
“The Return of Tanya Tucker: Featuring Brandi Carlile” is a heckuva title for a documentary. But right at first, you can tell it is about Tanya Tucker. Tucker has been ‘gone’, but now she has returned. But it will also feature Brandi Carlile. So there is a lot you can tell from a movie title. But now to unpack the various details found so far, and see what it all means…
“Black Adam” is larger-than-life Superhero movie, in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). Of course, to play larger-than-life, you need someone who IS larger-than-life. Enter Dwayne Johnson, in his first comic book movie adaptation. Based on his size, perhaps the movie could have been called “The Incredible Bulk”. Or based on his earlier roles, “The Scorpion King: Extreme CGI Makeover”.
Streaming on Apple TV+ beginning October 21, 2022
“Raymond and Ray” is an interesting movie about a dysfunctional family. In movies, are there any other types, other than dysfunctional? Two half-brothers are asked to attend the funeral and the burial of their father. Both of them harbor a deep hatred of the man who birthed them and raised them. Now what will happen when their common ‘enemy’ is gone?
“Stars at Noon” is a movie about wanting to get out — out of the country, as in the case of the young foreigners who find themselves unwanted and alone. They find each other, and then sexual tensions run as high as the humidity in that Central American country. Political actions and pandemic restrictions close them in tighter and tighter. They find that all means of support are taken away, and they must rely on each other. But will the walls close in before they find an escape? Read more
“Halloween Ends” is a violent end to a violent film franchise. Way back in 1978, John Carpenter created a scary little slasher/horror movie. Just like his main character, Michael Myers, this franchise has taken on a life of its own. For the past 44 years, nothing, and nobody, has been able to kill Michael Myers. The same goes for this franchise. But now it Ends…
