Five episodes into Beyond Paradise season 2 shows a series that clearly surpasses the original; Death in Paradise. It is not surprising. Kris Marshall was popular in the long running series set in the Caribbean. His decision to leave the sandy shores of Saint Marie ultimately lead to this spin-off. Set on the southwest coast … The post Beyond Paradise Surpasses Death in Paradise appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Late Night With the Devil (2023) is not quite blazingly original. Is it good? Oh yes. Just not goose pimply good. Having a evil deity take over a talk show was introduced by Takashi Miike back in 2003. But. iconic Miike’s film One Missed Call featured a brilliant scene where a young girl and the … The post Late Night With the Devil (2023) Original? appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Parish (2024) stars Giancarlo Esposito and it is not too bad. It just is not Breaking Bad, or for that matter Better Call Saul. Esposito will always, and forever, be Gus Fring. Vince Gilligan’s pollo producing kingpin will continue to overshadow Esposito for years. In the meantime, however, let us talk Parish. synopsis Per IMDb: … The post Parish (2024) Not Too Breaking Bad appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

It seems that studios are rethinking their covid-19 strategy where they sent a certain amount of releases straight to streamer versus the movie theatre. While it may be a good move for distributors and studios, major or otherwise. It could just find their coffers filled a bit better or just faster. After all, revenue is … The post Movie Theatre Versus Streamer: Studios Rethinking It (Op/Ed) appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

It seems that studios are rethinking their covid-19 strategy where they sent a certain amount of releases straight to streamer versus theatre. It may be a good move for distributors and studios, major or otherwise. It could just find their coffers filled a bit better or just faster. After all, revenue is guaranteed to be … The post Theatre Versus Streamer: Studios Rethinking It (Op/Ed) appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Fallout (2024) shows the popular game from another angle. Same setting but with a different story. The video game itself veers into iconic territory. This almost guarantees good number of viewers. Choosing a new tale instead of relying upon a dodgy game transition the show’s creators have smoothed out that rocky road of other video … The post Fallout (2024) Another Angle appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Sugar has Colin Farrell doing his best Sam Spade, without the smoke. This is modern noire. Drinking is perfectly acceptable, smoking of course, is not. It is interesting to note that Monsieur Spade (AMC+/ACORNtv) was released this year as well. And just like John Sugar, Sam Spade is learning to do his investigating sans tobacco. … The post Sugar (2024) Colin Farrell Sam Spade without the Smoke appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Aaron Ronnie Almani is an actor on the rise. Here Aaron talks tips and insights and just how important flexibility is to everything. Unlocking Success: 5 Tips and Insights for Emerging Actors by Aaron Ronnie Almani “Breaking into the acting industry is a challenge but opportunities await those who persevere.” 1. Embrace New York’s Power: … The post Aaron Ronnie Almani Talks Success Tips and Insights appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Our retro review today is Miss Freelance (2019): A young woman named Carly hires out to strangers in New York City. Matthew Kyle Levine created this tale as writer and brought it to the screen as director. It follows the daily grind of Carly (Maddy Murphy) who fulfills the “dreams” of men in the city. … The post Retro Review: Miss Freelance (2019) appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Mickey Hardaway (2023) can be seen as a self fulfilling tragedy. Marcellus Cox, writer and director of the film, gives us a doomed and very flawed hero. Shot in black and white, except for a very short section, the movie feels bleak. As does the subject matter. Synopsis Mickey, played brilliantly by Rashad Hunter, is … The post Mickey Hardaway (2023) Self Fulfilling Tragedy appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more