Rating 7/10 Quintessentially British filmmaker Guy Ritchie can’t catch a break in his home country. None of his pictures have merited a theatrical release in the UK since 2020’s The Gentlemen. The fact that his last four works have all gone straight to streaming platforms is perplexing. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is set to follow suit on Amazon Prime. Meanwhile, across the pond here in the US, all of his flicks have graced a theater first. Lucky for us because his latest is a rollicking adventure just made for the big screen. This account is set against the backdrop of World War II ..read more

Rating 5/10 Wicked Little Letters unfolds in the picturesque setting of a seaside town post-World War I, a time and place that promises a captivating exploration of scandal and societal dynamics. The idyllic streets and the sea breeze add to the charm. Yet, what begins as an intellectual discourse on social norms devolves into hackneyed cliches. In 1920, Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) is a devout Christian who lives in Littlehampton, Sussex. One day, she begins receiving hate mail laced with a stream of obscenities. Her father (Timothy Spall) suspects Irish immigrant and single-mom neighbor Rose ..read more

Rating 4/10 The First Omen is the sixth installment in the horror franchise. Initially skeptical, but the siren call of favorable reviews enticed me. Alas, my risk did not yield a reward. This is yet another hackneyed horror entry that exploits religion to no effect. 1971 was a year marked by political strife and societal unrest in Italy. Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous year in Rome, the account introduces a young woman named Margaret. She has embraced a vocation of nunhood as her life’s calling. Guided by the mentorship of a Cardinal (Bill Nighy), Margaret’s journey leads her to an ..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 catch my segment, which begins 7 minutes into the 2:30-3:00 time slot (23 minutes from the end). Enjoy! Source: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion – talkSPORT ..read more

Rating 7/10 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 the harsh reality of combat. Set in the not-too-distant future, the United States is embroiled in a rapidly escalating multiparty civil war. Nick Offerman briefly appears as the President, an authoritarian serving his third term. In a rare mome ..read more

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