Monthly Archives: September 2021

If you’ve ever switched on a television, you probably figure everything that can be done with the idea of a “New York romance” has already been done. And thanks to “When Harry Met Sally,” Woody Allen, “She’s Gotta Have It,” … Continue reading →

Rosamund Pike and Sophie Okonedo are among the stars who will bring Robert Jordan’s epic sword and sorcery fantasy to Amazon, starting Nov. 19. Only seven episodes? It’s like a 14 book series, so you know what these means…

Sept 10 this true story caper comedy hits theaters.

Laughed a couple of times at this trailer to an October 1 release. Irreverent, “too soon” and biting and seriously offhand and off-the-rails.

Although I liked the sweet, sentimental vibe the weeper “Afterlife of the Party” reaches for, it never comes close to transcending its modest aims and becoming special. But I’m totally on board the idea of Netflix being the after-teen-stardom home … Continue reading →

The director of “Midway” and “Independence Day” envisions the Moon come crashing into Terra Firma in this Feb. 2022 release. Looks big and Ro Ro. https://youtu.be/QRbsmbr4HFM

“Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” is more martial arts than Marvel, and that’s a good thing. Even the in-movie winks at the Marvel “stick the superhero landing” formula have grown stale. “Shang Chi” allows the universe … Continue reading →

I’ve seen more than a few Tony Leung films, because he’s been around a pretty long time. He was on “Hero” and “Red Cliff” and “2046” and kudos to Marvel for casting an overlooked demographic for this latest superhero tale … Continue reading →

With the pandemic shutting down live performances for over a year and better-informed/cautious fans still leery of festival seating or moshing their way back into venues, alt rock/arena rock/pop rockers Shinedown decided to remind fans they’re out there — or … Continue reading →

Cops, pinned down and outnumbered… But did they get vaccinated? Oct 8.