Hollywood Movie Reviews

‘Life of Chuck’ Is Craziest Stephen King Adapation Ever

Rob Reiner brought two Stephen King stories to iconic life. The director’s “Stand By Me” and…

Why Anti-Trump ‘Mickey 17’ Deserved Its Box Office Fate

Director Bong Joon Ho delivered a distinctly original film earlier this year amidst a crush of…

This Keanu Reeves Casting Decision (Still) Makes Zero Sense

Director Joe Charbanic’s “The Watcher” (2000) is among the many post-“Seven” (1995) serial killer…

The Unofficial ‘Final Destination’ Film That Trumps Them All

James Wong’s “Final Destination” is now 25-years old, a six-film franchise (so far) and a celebrated…

‘The Last Rodeo’ Lassoes Very Best of Neal McDonough

Few character actors deserve a close-up more than Neal McDonough. The scene-stealer from…

This Is One ‘Friendship’ You’ll Want to End

“Detroiters” alum Tim Robinson is an acquired taste. If that doesn’t describe you, “Friendship” may…

Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Is No ‘Snow White’

The new Disney live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” mostly works, though it’s a lesser film…

‘I Come in Peace’ – The B-Movie Classic Time Forgot

Craig R. Baxley’s “I Come in Peace” is a wild, wonderful discovery for those who want their B-movies…

‘Mission: Impossible-Final Reckoning’ Ends on Sour Note

Yes, we know Ethan Hunt will save the day. Always. Now, the franchise knows it, too. “Mission:…

Nicolas Cage’s ‘The Surfer’ Is One Summer Bummer

The opening credit materializes over a beach and declares “Nicolas Cage is The Surfer.” For a few…

Take Two: ‘Clown in a Cornfield’

You might do a double take during “Clown in a Cornfield’s” prologue. We watch a pair of randy teens…

‘Nonnas’ – Now, That’s Italian!

Vince Vaughn’s motor-mouth routine made him a star. He left that shtick behind in recent years…