The Wretched
If nothing else, this movie will be an answer to the trivia question: What was the highest-grossing film in the U.S. during the first two months of Coronavirus pandemic? The Wretched is a box office hit. Theaters are still mostly closed in the U.S. But thanks to around 60 drive-ins that have been allowed to […]
Fast Film Reviews on talkSPORT radio
I was a guest on Will Gavin’s talkSPORT radio show to discuss the latest in entertainment. “Extra Time” is a program broadcast from London to the UK. On this week’s movie segment on talkSPORT radio, hear my thoughts on THE PHOTOGRAPH (LaKeith Stanfield, Issa Rae) and THE WAY BACK (Ben Affleck). My segment begins about […]
The Way Back
In 2010 there was a release called The Way Back about a POW who walked 4,000 miles to freedom during WWII. The Way Way Back was a 2013 coming-of-age comedy with Steve Carell. Now comes this 2020 athletic drama starring Ben Affleck. The oft used title is as generic as this feature. I’ll concede this […]
Fast Film Reviews on talkSPORT radio
I was a guest on Will Gavin’s talkSPORT radio show to discuss the latest in entertainment. “Extra Time” is a program broadcast from London to the UK. On this week’s movie segment on talkSPORT radio, hear my thoughts on BAD EDUCATION (HBO) and THE LODGE (Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD, and Hulu). Forward 16 minutes to […]
The Photograph
The Photograph is living proof that a compelling story matters. Gorgeous cinematography, a soothing jazz score (by Robert Glasper), and a pair of charismatic stars are indeed appreciated. Yet, all of those lovely ingredients ultimately come up short. The screenplay is the most important component of a movie. A drab tale can tank a film […]
The Lodge
When horror movies are bad, they are intolerable. For me, that includes slasher flicks that solely exist to show blood and guts. On the other hand, when they appeal to our psychological fears, they can be fascinating. The Lodge comes from directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. They seem to specialize in what aficionados call […]
Fast Film Reviews on talkSPORT radio
I was a guest on Will Gavin’s talkSPORT radio show to discuss the latest in entertainment. I review the movies TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG and DISAPPEARANCE AT CLIFTON HILL. Both available through Video on demand. My segment begins 2 minutes in (28:00 minutes from the end) during the 2:00-2:30 section. Have a listen […]
Bad Education
You wouldn’t think a movie whose plot could easily be summarized as “The Bad Superintendent” would be a compelling saga but it is. Based on the 2004 New York magazine article by Robert Kolker with the aforementioned title, Bad Education is a true-life tale about one Frank Tassone. This release may have debuted April 25 […]
Disappearance at Clifton Hill
After her mother’s death, a troubled young woman named Abby (Tuppence Middleton) returns to the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. She has recently inherited the Rainbow Inn, a family-owned motel in the city’s tourist trap town of Clifton Hill. While there, the experience dredges up some long-suppressed memories from when she was 7-years-old and witnessed […]
True History of the Kelly Gang
True History of the Kelly Gang begins with some text that reads: “Nothing you’re about to see is true.” Yeah, so the title is made irrelevant within the first minute. This western is based upon Peter Carey’s critically acclaimed 2000 novel about the very real Ned Kelly and his band of followers. The admittedly honest […]