Film Review: The Worth Of ‘The Little Things’
The Little Things has come a long way. The screenplay by writer/director John Lee Hancock (The Blind Side, The Highwaymen)
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Nearly 20 Years Later, Shaft Returns At His Best
In 1971, Shaft kicked-off the Blaxploitation subgenre in earnest. This original flick didn’t excel in sex and violence as the
Read moreThe Violence, Vengence, & Fun Continues In John Wick Chapter 3
A mere four years ago, a little sleeper hit called John Wick (2014) was released. This modestly-budgeted film boiled the
Read more‘Dragged Across Concrete’ Lives Up To Its Title In Unexpected Ways
One of the most original voices in filmmaking in the past few years is writer/director S. Craig Zahler. A true
Read moreCharacter-Based Crime-Drama ‘Asher’ Hits The Mark
As much as I love living in a time where big-budget blockbusters rule the roost, there’s a negative side to
Read moreDoes Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Mule’ Deliver?
Clint Eastwood is a Hollywood legend and with good reason. As an actor, Eastwood was one of the definitive all-American
Read moreWhite Boy Rick: A True, But Tired Crime Story
I’m particularly partial to true crime dramas/biopics for one simple reason. Crime biopics, the good ones anyway, seem like they
Read moreDark Crimes: A Waste Of Time
Throughout moviemaking history, there are plenty of old adages. Some of these adages and bits of Tinseltown wisdom hold true,
Read moreSuperFly Remake Improves On Original
For the past decade or so, mainstream movie studios have flirted with bringing back exploitation and Blaxploitation films on a
Read moreNetflix’s The Outsider Takes You Into The Underworld of Japan
Call me a crotchety old man, but I haven’t quite been able to wrap my head around the straight-to-Netflix movie
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