Is a movie compelling because the story is compelling or is a movie compelling due to the manner in which it is told? Ideally, of course, it’s both and regrettably, not every movie succeeds on both fronts. Sometimes one overshadows… Read More ›
Month: July 2023
Reading Into “Book Club: The Next Chapter”
Featuring Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, Mary Steenburgen, and Diane Keaton, the “Book Club” franchise boasts no shortage of talent. The real issue with this sequel–one that starts off quite well–is that the talent isn’t given very much to do. With… Read More ›
Movie Review: “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One”
The Writers Guild of America is currently on strike. One element of the entertainment industry that greatly concerns the WGA is the increasing prevalence of artificial intelligence. Could AI eventually be used to write television and movie scripts? Could it… Read More ›
Getting Blue with “Avatar”
James Cameron’s mega-hit “Avatar” is now available in 4K and that makes this the perfect time to look at the film once more. For better or worse, however, we find our opinions unchanged. This is a movie that does some… Read More ›