“Maxxxine” is part of a horror movie trilogy, and it is the last one. It will become the ‘Final Movie’ about a ‘Final Girl’. That is, the last one standing. The ‘adult film’ actress who is now in Hollywood is out to follow her obsession. She wants to be a Star. She won’t allow her role to be ‘cut’… Read more
“Despicable Me 4” is a further adventure into the world of Gru and his family and his Minions. In case you have been hiding under a rock for the past 14 years, the ‘Despicable’ empire has continued to grow and get more fans over the years. The quality of animated movie making may not have increased much with the release of these films. But the results at the Box Office show these will be a hit. Read more
“A Quiet Place: Day One” is part of a larger franchise for ‘Quiet Place’ horror movies. Some outer-space creatures had landed on Earth to cause havoc. The other movies dealt with how people had adapted to the monsters attacking people who were too loud. These critters are nearly blind, but have an acute sense of hearing. So you need to crunch on that popcorn just a little quieter… Read more
“Daddio” is a movie with a pretty simple concept. It is a conversation in a cab, and a lot of talking in a taxi. The gruff driver and the wise-for-her-years young lady in the backseat test and probe each other for faults and flaws. Each one explains their life view – and they learn more than expected from the other person. In the end it is not the Destination, but the Journey…
“Kinds of Kindness” is a Russian nesting doll of a movie. This means that the main movie is only shell that contains three smaller mini-movies. The same actors appear in all three shorts playing different roles in each one. Is this three-in-one approach a way to please the audience? Of this just an example of the ‘Kinds of Creepiness’ that the Writer/Director wants to focus on? Read more
“The Bikeriders” is look back at when a motorcycle club was born and how it transformed into something that was out-of-control. Based on book that includes pictures of the original members, this movie creates a bigger picture. This was an exclusive club for the cool cats and the wild kitties. That is, until the engine was revved too fast and it wiped…. Read more
“Thelma” is wonderful picture of a confident and energetic geriatric. That is, older retired lady who decides that getting older does not mean she will get dumber. When she is scammed over the phone for a lot of money — her ‘Tom Cruise’ overdrive kicks in. She teams up with an old friend to trade in her needlepoint — so she can hold her adversaries at gun point…. Read more
“Ultraman: Rising” is an animated story about a character from Japan, who has been popular for close to six decades. Ultraman protects the city of Tokyo from attack. But when he is not fighting off invading Kaiju (giant monsters from the ocean) – this Ultraman has been given the task to raise a cute little baby… Kaiju. Talk about irony…
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is the latest in the long-running franchise started in 1995. Started back when the Miami Vice was not very nice, the two Miami cops are still out chasing drug dealer and cartel leaders. But now, a major Bad Dude has turned the tables on the Boys, and now they are running away from the law. Let’s see if quippy remarks and smart-alec banter can get out of this sticky situation…
“The Watchers” is a movie based off of recent horror novel, and it was adapted to give you scares and chills. At least the interesting premise will get you engaged, but the final reveal is where is should pack a punch. Especially if the Writer and Director is a child of the one of the current greats. However, sometimes you can stretch a rubber band just so far before it snaps… Read more
