Sometimes the story behind a movie can be more compelling than the movie itself. I’m not saying that’s the case for “The Last Run”, but its behind-the-scenes drama was pretty interesting. Arguments over creative differences, frequent rewrites of the script, and some rather significant departures had MGM Studios wondering if the film would ever get … Continue reading
First Glance: “Megalopolis”
Only a few days after receiving a mysterious new teaser, the star-studded “Megalopolis” has dropped a full trailer ahead of its upcoming May 16th premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival. “Megalopolis” is an epic science-fiction drama written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It’s Coppola’s first feature film since 2011 and a passion project … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Bad Batch” Season 3
Expectations were high heading into the third and final season of “The Bad Batch”. Creator and showrunner Dave Filoni along with the wizards at LucasFilm Animation had set the bar high after two strong seasons. To no surprise Season 3 didn’t disappoint. That doesn’t mean we aren’t left with questions. In fact, I could write … Continue reading
Movie Poster Spotlight: “A Quiet Place: Day One”
Now here’s a movie I’m really looking forward to that’s just around the corner. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the two Quiet Place movies, the wonderfully original horror thrillers from John Krasinski. This summer the third installment hits theaters, “A Quiet Place: Day One”. It’s a spin-off prequel set in New York City on the very day … Continue reading
New on Home Video: “Dune: Part Two” on 4K Ultra HD and Digital
Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing the blockbuster box office hit “Dune: Part Two” to home video. This phenomenal star-studded sequel to the 2021 Oscar-winning first film sees director Denis Villeneuve continuing his venture of bringing Frank Herbert’s classic science-fiction novel to the screen. In addition to the incredible Dolby Atmos sound, this new … Continue reading
REVIEW: “The Last Stop in Yuma County” (2024)
Writer-director Francis Galluppi is all set to helm a new installment in the long-running and wickedly fun Evil Dead franchise. But before that he’s turning back the clock with “The Last Stop in Yuma County”, his tense, gritty, and wildly entertaining feature film debut that at different times reminded me of everything from “The Petrified … Continue reading