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Daily Archives: February 2, 2022
Tonight’s screening? “Moonfall”
Yes, the title sounds like a James Bond mashup — “Moonraker” meets “Skyfall.” Might that have been its inspiration? A decent enough cast, a big disaster surrounding them, and well, let’s just hope for the best. Halle saves the day, … Continue reading
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Movie Review: “Ghosts of the Ozarks,”
An unhappy mashup of many horror tales, from “The Village” to “The Wicker Man,” “Ghosts of the Ozarks” has only a few moments that live up to its creepy title. As you scroll past it on whatever streaming or VOD … Continue reading
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Movie Preview: The Scotsman who gave us Oasis and The Jesus and Mary Chain is celebrated — “Creation Stories”
Danny Boyle produced, his “Trainspotting” writer co-scripted it and “Spud” from that film, Ewen Bremner, stars as the fellow what founded “Creation Records,” which launched a lot of bands and made them famous. Right? That bloke would be Alan McGee, … Continue reading
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Movie Preview: A robot “sibling” breaks down. What to do “After Yang”
Colin Farrel’s found a new home in the indie arthouse distributor A24. This latest AI/robot teaches us “what it means to be human” drama was supposed to come out last year, but the new trailer has it “coming soon” as … Continue reading
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Netflixable? A Saints scandal becomes a formula kiddie football movie — “Home Team”
Sean Payton’s abrupt “retirement” from the head coaching job of the New Orleans Saints this week can only mean one thing. Somebody let him screen “Home Team,” the Happy Madison (Adam Sandler’s production company) comedy about how Payton spent that … Continue reading
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Movie Review: “Jackass Forever”
I’ve always had a soft spot for these guys. Which is why one makes sure to wear a cup whenever reviewing a new “Jackass” movie. One must. “Jackass Forever” is a valedictory victory lap for the scruffy little troupe of … Continue reading
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