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Love it or hate it, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is an unforgettable film. Starring Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro, the film animates Hunter S. Thompson’s novel of the same name through committed performances…

Few arguments seem more daunting in 2021 than taking the stance that Nicolas Cage is a good actor. Best known in 2021 as the man who stole the Declaration of Independence, or perhaps more unfortunately…

Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time for another Nicolas Cage vehicle. What’s it going to be this time? Is it going to be some forgettable VOD schlock like A Score to Settle? Or is he actually…

Norwegian psychotherapist Finn Skårderud once posited the idea that humans are too sober. He believed the ideal running level for mankind was a blood alcohol level of 0.05%. (Interestingly, fellow noted scientist Elizabeth Hurley had…

Many of us don’t believe Quentin Tarantino when he says that his 10th movie will be his last, and yet he continues to assert that it is true. It’s possible that Once Upon a Time…

There’s been a slew of films about “old men seeking to relive their glory days” that it’s almost become a sub-genre in of itself. Sometimes this can lead into a meaningful piece of cinema (such…

Most musical biopics are forgettable, generic fare. They rarely resemble nothing more than a fond tribute to the artists, but as historical films or character studies, they are extremely lacking. They usually take a simplified…

It’s safe to say that no American filmmaker working today is quite as polarizing as Zack Snyder. Detractors renounce the Watchmen, 300, Man of Steel et al. director as the hack creator of one dour,…

Tubi TV is a fascinating, free service full of cult oddities from around the world. It’s got a little bit of everything a movie fan could ever want. As such, on a recurring basis, we’re…

On the first day of October, 2017, tragedy struck in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was the final night of Route 91 Harvest, an outdoor country music festival. An estimated 22,000 people were in attendance. At…

Sports has been one of the many casualties of the COVID-19 pandemic. While no one would count the loss of sports among the biggest casualties, or the return of sports a top priority, its absence…

Wartime comedies must walk a fine line. Obviously, they have to be funny. But they also have to fully present in a world in which war is the norm. In 1942, the original To Be or…

You might not believe this, but there used to be a time when a movie starring either Nicolas Cage or Gary Oldman would be an indicator of high quality. This seems like such a long…

There’s a very good chance you’ve never heard of Johnny Depp’s film The Professor. This is not necessarily indicative of the quality of the product. There are so many movies, good and bad, that are…

Naturally the person who had been eagerly anticipating the Puppet Master reboot was also the only one who actively volunteered to review Leprechaun Returns. I could have expanded my horizons with Alfonso Cuaron’s reported masterpiece Roma…

There’s just something about a great gambling film that gets our attention. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is, but there’s a natural sense of drama and suspense surrounding any gambling activity, and it…

One overlooked element of the requirements of a film critic is go into every film with a level head.  Bias will always creep into a review in one way or another, but remaining as impartial…

Infinity War (2018) is not only breaking box office records because of its amazing graphics and intense plot — it also has an all-star cast. What is an all-star cast, you may ask? Let me enlighten you:…

On May 2nd, YouTube Red will release Cobra Kai, a spin-off series based on the famous dojo in The Karate Kid. Just like every other franchise or production company monopoly nowadays, this franchise decided it couldn’t just let a…

Martin Scorsese has made a living of retelling outrageous, true stories surrounding flawed characters and their connections with less than reputable characters.  Casino, Scorsese’s eighth team-up with Robert De Niro, depicts a truly burdensome time…

This March marks the 30th anniversary of Terry Gilliam’s fantasy masterpiece The Adventures of Baron Munchausen — wait, what’s that? You’ve never heard of the fantastic Baron Munchausen? This must be remedied at once! Premiering…

Hello again! I hope you are all enjoying this series about films shot in all the 50 states! (I mean, if you aren’t, why are you still reading?) We’re back today with part 3! We…

For some reason, a clip from this movie appeared on my YouTube recommended list. I was feeling particularly nostalgic, so I watched it. Demi Moore (Diana) is a transcendent kind of beautiful, and so mesmerizing…

After the first trailer of The Predator was released, a lot of devoted fans were surprisingly pessimistic. This continued even to the second trailer. The previews lacked genuine laughs or the overabundance of machismo that…

1939 was one of the film industry’s most lucrative years because of the release of a myriad classics, including the winner of best picture that year, Gone with the Wind, and the wondrous childhood classic,…

Think about this question: when was the last time you saw a G-rated movie? Let me ask a better question: when was the last time you actually wanted to see a G-rated movie? Your kids…

Cameos have become a popular aspect of the modern day movie, typically taking place in comedies. These cameo appearances allow audiences to feel shocked when they see their movie hero or music icon appear as…

In his 1,000th film about getting old, Morgan Freeman is back in a buddy comedy of sorts with another renowned actor, Tommy Lee Jones.  Together, the two star in Just Getting Started, a film from…

35 years after the release of Ridley Scott‘s highly influential Blade Runner, its sequel, Blade Runner 2049, has finally arrived in theaters.  With major talent such as Denis Villeneuve and Ryan Gosling added to the mix both…