Ranking John McTiernan Films: #8 – “Nomads” (1986)
It’s a strange film, not necessarily a good movie. Yet, somehow, Nomads sticks in your crawl.
“MaXXXine” Trailer Reaction
MaXXXine (2024) is Ti West reuniting with Mia Goth for a third time, and this time the writer/director is bringing bloody villainy to 1980s Hollywood.
John McTiernan’s First Movie “Nomads” Is A Wandering Bit Of Potential
Nomads (1986) is a small budget thriller with a well-conceived premise but flawed execution.
“The Hitch-Hiker” Lays Foundation As Entertaining Short Thriller
“The Hitch-Hiker” Lays Foundation As Entertaining Short Thriller
“Suspiria” Is Disturbing, To Say The Very Least
There is evil seeped into every crevice of Suspiria.
“Five Nights At Freddy’s” Is Fine For Low Expectations
Peacock now presents Five Nights At Freddy’s, the perfect PG-13 “horror” movie to appease the hungry youth and desperate parents.
“A Haunting In Venice” Acts Like A Warm Blanket Comfort Watch
Sometimes you need an easy to watch crowd pleaser that tickles your curiosity and satiates your desire to secretly become a private investigator. Thankfully for those of you who find yourselves reaching for your imaginative magnifying glass from time-to-time, Kenneth Branagh is still cranking out Agatha Christie adaptations.
“No Escape” Is Way More Than Its Poster Insinuates
This No Escape is very different from Ray Liotta’s 1994 No Escape. One is family friendly, and one is not.
“Reptile” Has Fangs That Leave Marks
Reptile (2023) is a sleek murder mystery with plenty of intrigue coated with outstanding performances from Benicio Del Toro and Alicia Silverstone. Director Grant Singer is new to the Hollywood directing scene but this foray into movie making is steeped with style. Reptile has plenty of depth to it, and the story that Singer, Benjamin Brewer and Toro weave has plenty of twists. By the end of the movie, the audience feels like it’s been constricted by the deceitfulness of Reptile’s characters, and that makes for a deliciously untrustworthy viewing experience.
“Hypnotic” Puts The Audience To Sleep
Hypnotic is not a good movie. Despite the story being a passion project for director and writer Robert Rodriguez, the final product is nothing more than a forgettable science fiction mystery headlined by an actor who is giving 20% of his best effort.
“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.
Fincher Has A Therapy Session With “The Killer”
David Fincher. I love this man. It’s about time I wrote this review. The movie has been stirring in my head for long enough, so time to put some pen down on paper, or really fingertips to keys.
“No One Will Save You” Deserves To Be On Your Radar
The quiet disposition of Brynn and her living area gets a loud and rude awakening when an alien invasion begins. Out of nowhere, extra-terrestrials start descending from the sky and Brynn is on her own defending herself and her home.
Beware, Watching “Smile” Will Not Put A Smile On Your Face.
So here I am, a year later, pressing play ready to get scared. And you know what? I was very scared. Director and writer Parker Finn puts an outstanding premise on The Ring (2022) formula and feathers Smile with accents of natural uneasiness and deep-rooted grasps at mental health stigmas.
“Significant Other” Tests The Limits Of ‘Knowing Someone Better Than You Know Yourself’.
I have said it once, and I will say it again. I love a good surprise. Significant Other (2022) is a brisk 84-minute Paramount+ original science fiction thriller set in the claustrophobic Pacific Northwest.
“Michael Clayton” Rips. An Underappreciated Crisp Thriller
As one grows older, one grows fonder of stories that don’t treat their audience like adolescents. As one grows older, one appreciates movies that are shadowed with complex dialogue, ambiguous characters and unpredictable plots. Michael Clayton is an anxiety filled reminder that giving the green light to top-notch filmmakers when they have a high concept story with top-quality actors attached is never a bad idea.
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