Mel Gibson’s ‘Flight Risk’ Offers Pure, B-Movie Fun
Mel Gibson’s “Flight Risk” opens with a wanted fugitive being arrested while hiding out in Alaska. The U.S. Marshal who slams the cuffs on Topher […]
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‘Terrifier’ Director: Horror Franchise Isn’t Political
It takes a strong stomach to watch a “Terrifier” film. Director Damien Leone’s trilogy (a fourth film is reportedly in the works) traffics in some […]
Why Is Legacy Media Attacking Karla Sofía Gascón?
It doesn’t take a genius to spot media bias. Loaded phrases are the first clue, like calling anyone appointed by President Donald Trump a “loyalist.” […]
J.K. Rowling Promotes Pro-Women XX-XY Athletics
J.K. Rowling isn’t an influencer in the traditional sense. She’s not begging for “likes” on social media or using filters to put her best face […]
The Real Reason ‘Emilia Perez’ Isn’t Oscar Worthy
Yes, “Emilia Pérez” doesn’t deserve as many Oscar nominations as it scored last month. Thirteen? It’s an insult to classics like “The Godfather” (11), “Citizen […]
‘Black Stallion’ Remains the ‘Citizen Kane’ of Equestrian Films
Carroll Ballard’s “The Black Stallion” (1979) begins in a distinctly grown-up environment. The titular stallion is under the watch of cruel, uncaring attendants. A boy […]
Ellen Barkin Curses Out WH Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt
Ellen Barkin is sticking with X, for now. The progressive star, best known for films like “Sea of Love,” “The Big Easy” and Netflix’s “The […]
IRL Movie Club Flexes Power of Community
Streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon let us watch documentaries from the comfort of our homes. Annie Roney, the founder of the In Real Life […]
Shrewd ‘Heart Eyes’ Delivers Laughs, Scares and Romance
There’s plenty to spoof about horror movies. The dumb decisions. The endless tropes. The heroes who leave the almost-dead killer breathing to slay again. Been […]
‘Green and Gold’ Shines Spotlight on Heartland Values
The heartland doesn’t get much love on the big screen. The vast region isn’t slick or sassy, irreverent or cutting edge. It speaks to simple […]