Patton
Patton stands as a grand military parade. Continue reading Patton
Category: Movie Reviews
MASH
The characters – those crazy characters – drive the narrative. MASH was dying for a stronger plot to allow those rogues to thrive. Continue reading MASH
Rio Lobo
Rio Lobo wrangles all the typical Western tropes. The Duke’s affable charisma saves the town. And the movie. Continue reading Rio Lobo
Extraction
Resplendent with turn-yer-brain-off action and in-yer-face fisticuffs, Extraction is the perfect prescription for fun escapism this quarantined world needs. Continue reading Extraction
Giri/Haji
Giri/Haji elevates an old school crime story with modern flair. The eight-episode season is equal parts country and rock-n-roll, sushi and prime rib. Continue reading Giri/Haji
The Laundromat
The director almost seems to struggle between wanting to present a relative and convincing documentary yet slides into a goofy and aloof crime caper that is most wanting and where the ninety-five-minute run time is lightest of sentencing. Continue reading The Laundromat
It Comes At Night
Beautifully shot with horrific claustrophobia, unfortunately the narrative is more snoozefest than thriller. Continue reading It Comes At Night
Blinded By The Light
Blinded By The Light preaches the Gospel According to Bruce in a typical Hollywood fashion. Even spotlighting the best music does not prevent the film from being uneven. Continue reading Blinded By The Light
Polar
The film is Irish-carbomb crazy; chopped meat that’s charbroiled yet still pink-on-the-inside, along with plenty of extra cheese. Continue reading Polar
