Let’s talk about the story of Genesis….the band, not the Old Testament story. When people talk about the English band, they do it in two phases: the first, led by Peter Gabriel, was the theatrical art…
21 Bridges Movie Review: Chadwick Boseman classes up routine cop drama
Chadwick Boseman is officially a made man in Hollywood. After earning acclaim for his dead-on portrayal of two of the most famous black men in the history of American culture (Jackie Robinson and Jame…
Ford v Ferrari Movie Review: Racing history cruises with charismatic characters
One wouldn’t think it at first, but a key ingredient in most of the great leaps of American innovation is ego. Somewhere in the minds of the Wright brothers was the thought of holding their heads up w…
Midway Movie Review: Roland Emmerich’s war epic is respectful, but flimsy
Roland Emmerich just can’t let go of the past. At first, it was the fact that he loved B-movie corniness so much that he kept blowing it up to massive scales. He got it right one time with Independenc…
Terminator: Dark Fate Movie Review: Boring retread stalls franchise
There are so many wonderful things in one’s life to remember. It’s fun to think back on things like a first kiss, the taste of cookie dough, a fresh swim on a warm summer day, or the first viewing of …
Gemini Man Review: Ang Lee’s tech test makes for tepid action
The press tour for Gemini Man has consisted of only two highlights: the usual boisterous persona of star Will Smith and the technical details director Ang Lee used to shoot the movie. The two-time Osc…
In the Shadow of the Moon Review: Half thriller, half sci-fi, little correlation
There’s nothing wrong with mixing movie genres. In some cases, doing so can make a good movie into a great one. Think of Aliens, merging the cosmic technology of science-fiction with the macho body co…