Rev Your Engines And Get Gassed Up For “Ronin”
Ronin (1998) has everything you need to make a quality one-off action movie.
TAYLOR SWIFT HAS BLESSED US WITH A MOVIE THEATER EXPERIENCE OF HER RECORD-BREAKING SHOW-STOPPING ERAS TOUR
Holy shit. It is happening. Of course it is happening. Taylor Swift, in the midst of what is sure to be the most profitable and legendary international tour ever, is […]
“The Killer” Trailer Reaction
“After a fateful near-miss an assassin battles his employers, and himself, on an international manhunt he insists isn’t personal.” Director: David FincherWriters: Alexis Nolent, Andrew Kevin WalkerStaring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda […]
Just End The Suffering Podcast: 2023 Fall Movie Preview
The summer movie season is coming to a close so it is time to look forward to the definitely going to change fall calendar. The season brings with it numerous […]
“Reptile” Trailer Reaction
“Nichols, a hardened New England detective unflinching in his pursuit of a case where nothing is as it seems, one that begins to dismantle the illusions in his own life.” […]
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 14.0)
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Cillian Murphy – “Oppenheimer” ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Robert Downey Jr. – “Oppenheimer” ACTRESS IN A […]
“Jade” Doesn’t Deliver The Spice Its Poster Presents
“A bright assistant D.A. investigates a gruesome hatchet murder and hides a clue he found at the crime scene. Under professional threats and an attempt on his life, he goes […]
“Foe” Trailer Reaction
“Hen and Junior farm a secluded piece of land that has been in Junior’s family for generations, but their quiet life is thrown into turmoil when an uninvited stranger shows […]
The Violence Of “Sisu” Is Giggle Inducing
Do you love action? Do you love over-the-top violence? Do you hate Nazis?
May I introduce you to a little movie called Sisu (2023).
“The Score” Scores Average Marks Across The Board
The Score (2001) is a turn of the century heist movie that has three massive stars on its poster. At this time Robert De Niro was a two-time Oscar winner and six-time nominee. Edward Norton had been nominated twice as a young actor and Marlon Brando is an eight-time nominee and two-time Academy Award Winner. For those counting, that’s 16 nominations and four wins between the three legs of The Score’s tripod.
“Switchback” Hits The Brakes Just As It Gets Going
Switchback (1997) is a classic cat & mouse game with an aloof cop and a rambunctiously charismatic killer. The shocking part of the story is who plays what part.
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 13.0)
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Cillian Murphy – “Oppenheimer” ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Robert Downey Jr. – “Oppenheimer” ACTRESS IN A […]
“Maestro” Trailer Reaction
Maestro (2023) is staying in the musical realm, but changing the dynamic of the relationship. Cooper isn’t going to be playing the overshadowed former star. Instead, Cooper is going to be playing renowned musical talent Leonard Bernstein as he becomes one of the most iconic conductors of all time. The lens through which we will view many of Leonard’s actions is his wife Felecia, who will be played by two-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan.
“Heart Of Stone” Sticks With Disappointing Netflix & Gadot Tradition
“An intelligence operative for a shadowy global peacekeeping agency races to stop a hacker from stealing its most valuable and dangerous weapon.” Director: Tom HarperWriters: Greg Rucka, Allison SchroederStaring: Gal […]
“American Graffiti” Coats You With Innocence Lost
Before there was Star Wars. Before the billion dollar enterprise. Before the Jedi and the dark side, there was American Graffiti (1973). George Lucas’s breakout role in Hollywood was the furthest thing from science fiction. American Graffiti is a movie about nothing, yet about something existentially important. What are we doing with our lives? Who are we now, and who will we be later, and is there any correlation at all?
A Good Spy Thriller Is Timeless: “Three Days Of The Condor”
Three Days Of The Condor (1975) is a damn good spy thriller. It is not in the upper echelon of espionage movies, but neither is it just pure entertainment fodder. Director Sydney Pollack takes the star power of Robert Redford and portrays him as a common man in an uncommon situation. The plot provides twists and turns and Max von Sydow in a supporting role is a perfect amalgamation of an evil Jacques Clouseau.
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