‘A Complete Unknown’ Shreds Biopic Formula
James Mangold’s “A Complete Unknown” is one of those musical biopics that gives you what you expect, if not demand, but also manages to be […]
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Justine Bateman: Cancel Culture Is Done, Thank God
Justine Bateman did what some of Hollywood’s biggest stars refused to do. She spoke out against Cancel Culture and attacks on free speech across Western […]
‘Gremlins’ Remains a Nasty ’80s-Era Triumph
Joe Dante’s “Gremlins” isn’t just a seminal work of 1980’s pop cinema but a very-dark horror/comedy set at Christmastime. It’s often funny, occasionally sweet but […]
NY Times: The Woke Movies Era Is Dead
The corporate media, by and large, learned nothing from President-Elect Donald Trump’s Nov. 5 victory. No major outlet has circled back to the biggest media […]
Hollywood Resurgence Demands Creative Thinking … and Fast
It didn’t take a genius to predict “Wicked” fans wouldn’t silently sit through the musical’s big-screen adaptation. They wanted to sing, loud and proud, and […]
‘Day of the Fight’ Punches Above Its Weight Class
Jack Huston’s “Day of the Fight” begins with the familiar but becomes something truly special. To be specific, I was emailed a press note from […]
Sorry, ‘Die Hard’ Is NOT a Christmas Movie
My new web site boasts just one image and no content. For now. The subject, however, sparks endless social media debate each December. It started […]
How ‘The Polar Express’ Changed Hollywood Forever
Robert Zemeckis’ “The Polar Express” (2004) represents not only a turning point in the filmmaker’s career but a no-turning-back moment in visual effects. Here was […]
‘Kraven the Hunter’ Brings the Laughter (But It’s Not a Comedy)
There’s a reason Sony released the first eight minutes of “Kraven the Hunter” before its theatrical bow. It’s the best part of the supervillain origin […]
Is ‘Nosferatu the Vampyre’ the Creepiest Count Ever?
Werner Herzog’s “Nosferatu the Vampyre” (1979) is among the most faithful film adaptations of Bram Stoker’s “Dracula.” It’s also one of the strangest. Herzog, Germany’s […]