Daily Archives: May 24, 2024

Movie Review: Tough but newly-sightless cop hunts his daughter’s kidnappers — “Blind War”

A couple of killer brawls and a finale that pulls out all the stops doesn’t drag the martial arts actioner “Blind War” out of the dark. It’s an Andy On (“Ride On,” “Blackhat”) star vehicle, sort of a modern riff … Continue reading

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Movie Preview: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”

It’s been 36 years since Michael Keaton, Tim Burton, Winona & Co. learned why we should NEVER say “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.” So naturally, this update features horror comedy pixie Jenna Ortega. Keaton is back as the title character, and Ryder, the … Continue reading

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Movie Preview: Jessica Lange is “The Great Lillian Hall,” a stage legend facing memory loss

Always surprised that HBO is still releasing movies. They barely promote anything, and in this universe of “choices” you can’t coast on the arrogant memory of “The Sopranos.” This might have been slated for theatrical release and then pulled for … Continue reading

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Movie Review: Slow-not-Fast and “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga”

You can lose yourself in the awe inspiring excess of George Miller’s latest “Mad Max” movie. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” is two hours and 28 minutes of action epic that gives “Dune” a run for its money in “Best … Continue reading

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