I’m on UK-based talkSPORT radio reviewing the latest movies! For my April 14th appearance, I discuss CIVIL WAR ?? ?, about a dystopian U.S. conflict in the not-too-distant future, and THE FIRST OMEN ?⛪, yet another addition to the horror franchise. Click the link to catch my segment, which begins 2 minutes into the 2:30-3:00 ..read more

I’m on UK-based talkSPORT radio talking about the latest movies! For my April 7th appearance, I review MONKEY MAN, an action thriller starring Dev Patel, who is also making his directorial debut. ? ?? Meanwhile, THE BEAUTIFUL GAME ⚽ ? is an uplifting sports drama starring Bill Nighy streaming on Netflix. Click the link to ..read more

Director Alex Garland is a provocateur. His previous film, Men, clumsily blended horror elements with heavy-handed social commentary. Now, he’s back with Civil War, a movie that reflects on societal issues by thrusting us into the heart of a nation torn apart by civil strife. It specifically focuses on the human experience amidst unrest and ..read more

I should think a more honest title for The Beautiful Game might have been Uplifting Sports Drama #562. Of course, that wouldn’t have been as catchy. A group of English footballers (soccer to those of us in the U.S.) embarks on a journey to compete in Rome at the prestigious Homeless World Cup. Expect to ..read more

I always welcome an opportunity for actor Dev Patel to showcase his versatility in another starring role. His filmography includes many examples: The Man Who Knew Infinity, Lion, Hotel Mumbai, The Personal History of David Copperfield, and The Green Knight. The actor has gradually matured as a leading man since breaking through to international fame ..read more

Prepare for a whimsical journey through the immigrant experience. In Problemista (Spanish for troublemaker), the difficulty of navigating various bureaucratic hurdles takes an unexpected turn into magical realism. Writer and director Julio Torres challenges our expectations with a fairytale atmosphere. Isabella Rossellini contributes to this feeling with an intermittent voice-over as the narrator. The story ..read more

I’m on UK-based talkSPORT radio talking about the latest movies! For my March 24th appearance, GODZILLA x KONG: FROZEN EMPIRE ? ? is #1 at the box office. Meanwhile, the remake of ROAD HOUSE ? ? featuring Jake Gyllenhaal is streaming on Amazon Prime. Additionally, I explore the biopic ONE LIFE ❤️?? starring Anthony Hopkins ..read more

From the towering skyscrapers of New York City to the depths of the ocean, King Kong and Godzilla have held audiences in thrall for generations. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (the x is silent) is the latest chapter where we are invited into a world where giants roam. In this saga, Kong has found ..read more

Nicholas “Nicky” Winton’s efforts to save children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia on the precipice of World War II is the basis for this noble biopic of the British humanitarian’s life. Given the number of Holocaust dramas, audiences are used to poignant accounts. As such, the expectation for excellence is high. For most of the narrative, the ..read more

Patrick Swazye’s 1989 cult action flick gets the remake treatment from director Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow, American Made), featuring Jake Gyllenhaal in the starring role. Former UFC middleweight fighter Elwood Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal ) is a man haunted by the past. One of his matches resulted in the death of his opponent. He reluctantly ..read more