Ranking John McTiernan Films: #5 – “The Thomas Crown Affair” (1999)
The Thomas Crown Affair is McTiernan’s first remake, and the movie he chose to make is strange.
Ranking John McTiernan Films: #11 – “Rollerball” (2002)
Watching Rollerball is a messy situation. Does it make any sense whatsoever? Absolutely not. Is it well made, written, acted, or directed? Nope.
“The Color Purple” Strikes An Odd Tone
The Color Purple (2023) had been on my to-do list for a long time.
“Road House” Reboot Forgets What Made The Original A Classic
Swayze’s Road House has one major trait on its side that Gyllenhaal’s does not. There are no throats being ripped out in this reboot. Nothing of the sort.
“The Gambler” Was Ahead Of Its Time
The Gambler (1975) is the 1970s version of Uncut Gems (2019). It has all the paranoia you want, anchored by a lead performance from James Caan that makes you feel as if you’re putting in a betting slip with him.
“The Crow” Trailer Reaction
The Crow is a massive bet by Bill Skarsgård, on Bill Skarsgård.
“The Strangers: Chapter 1” Trailer Reaction
“The Strangers: Chapter 1” Trailer Reaction
“The Exorcist: Believer” Fails To Pay Homage Or Entertain.
What an absolute shit movie. Sorry to be blunt, but there are no other words to describe this abhorrent attempt at a franchise reboot.
“Suspiria” Is Disturbing, To Say The Very Least
There is evil seeped into every crevice of Suspiria.
“River Wild” Is Made For Action Slop Fanatics.
A small group of people must survive a harrowing experience in a unique environment while slowly learning that someone or something can’t be trusted. It becomes a fight for survival and the characters are pushed to limits they didn’t know they could emotionally or physically cross.
“The Little Mermaid” Trailer Reaction
“A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch, to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince.” […]
“The Boston Strangler” Trailer Reaction
“Loretta McLaughlin was the reporter who first connected the murders and broke the story of the Boston Strangler. She and Jean Cole challenged the sexism of the early 1960s to […]
“Pinocchio” Is Less Valuable Than A Pile Of Rotten Wood
“A puppet is brought to life by a fairy, who assigns him to lead a virtuous life in order to become a real boy.” Director: Robert ZemeckisWriters: Robert Zemeckis, Chris […]
“Hellraiser” Evicts A Mood But Struggles To Retain Momentum Throughout
“A take on Clive Barker’s 1987 horror classic where a young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon […]
“Hellraiser” | A Gory, Haunting And Scarringly Memorable Experience With Practical Effects Galore
“A woman discovers the newly resurrected, partially formed, body of her brother-in-law. She starts killing for him to revitalize his body so he can escape the demonic beings that are […]
“Hellraiser” Trailer Reaction | I Just Watched The Original So Let’s Take On The Reimagining
“A take on Clive Barker’s 1987 horror classic where a young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon […]
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