Movie Going

HOLLYWOOD—I really wanted to like this movie, but “The Bikeriders” is just a jumbled mess. The movie chronicles a biker gang that is supposed to be this threatening menace, but I think there was truly one scene in the entire movie that actually showcased that menace. The film stars Austin Butler, Tom Hardy and Jodie Comer. I will admit the...

HOLLYWOOD—I think I have only seen one video game adapted into a movie that did well or entertained me. That film was 2023’s “Super Mario Bros.” and that was an animated flick to say the least. It had laughs, charm, fun characters and an interesting narrative. Hollywood has tried to adapt another film, this time the highly popular, “Borderlands”...

HOLLYWOOD—Filmmaker Tyler Perry has made some solid movies in my opinion, “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and “Why Did I Get Married?” to name a few, but his latest outing “Tyler Perry’s Divorce in the Black” is not one of those flicks. Why might you ask? There are too many gaps and loose ends in the movie, which...

HOLLYWOOD—If you were to ask me about the 1996 flick “Twister” I would NOT be able to tell you much. All I can remember is that it starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton and it was about people chasing tornadoes. Yes, I still find that beyond baffling, but there are people out there who are fascinated by the weather...

HOLLYWOOD—I had been eagerly awaiting this movie after learning it would be the final installment in Ti West’s trilogy that started with “X.” I will admit I was not immediately sold on “X” when I first heard about the movie, but after watching it wowed me, it was truly one of the great horror flicks of the past 10...

HOLLYWOOD—The fourth flick, it is hard to believe that we are now being blessed with our fourth entry in the “Despicable Me” franchise. That’s right “Despicable Me 4” has arrived at the multiplex. The minions have always been the most entertaining element of the movies in my opinion because their antics are just all over the place and give...

HOLLYWOOD—I was surprised by the thriller “The Watchers.” Whenever there is a movie with M. Night Shamaylan’s name attached I have to be skeptical. This is the guy who gave us the exceptional, “The Sixth Sense,” but at the same time he also gave us “The Village.” Some of his movies are good, think “Spilt,” while some of them...

HOLLYWOOD—I have to admit I was surprised by the Netflix film “Hit Man” starring Hollywood’s new leading man and star, Glen Powell. If you don’t know the name, he recently appeared in “Top Gun: Maverick” and starred alongside Sydney Sweeney in the romantic comedy “Anyone But You.” I would argue this is the first time Powell REALLY gets to...

HOLLYWOOD—Sometimes you can indeed have a sequel that could be better than the original. I cannot believe I’m saying that, but here it goes: “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is better than the 1995 flick. The 1995 movie starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith alongside Tea Leoni was iconic people, than you had the 2003 flick, than the 2020...

HOLLYWOOD—The 2008 flick “The Strangers” starring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman was a masterclass in creating suspense. That movie was so unnerving, it truly made you think twice about a quiet night at home (especially your own property). The 2018 sequel, not that great, and now we have the start of a new trilogy, with “The Strangers: Chapter 1.”...