Review: “Novocaine”
Here’s my review of a new action comedy about a man (Jack Quaid from “The Boys”) who can feel no pain and his attempts at revenge against brutal bank robbers after they kill his boss and kidnap his new girlfriend.
Review: “Black Bag”
“Black Bag” is a new spy movie with no car chases or shootouts or action sequences. But it does have Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender and the steady hand of director Steven Soderbergh. Here’s my review.
Review: “Mickey 17”
I’m not usually a fan of movies which take place in a dystopian future, but decided to give “Mickey 17” (from the writer/director of “Parasite” and star Robert Pattinson) a try. Here’s my review.
About That Oscars Show
These were the highlights and lowlights of last night’s Oscars telecast, from Conan O’Brien as host to some odd choices made by the show’s producers — and the shout-outs to sex workers, of course.
Gene Hackman
Instead of writing a long appreciation of the great Gene Hackman, I thought I’d recommend some of his lesser-known movies that I’ve enjoyed.
Cinema Arrivederci
I’m saddened to hear about the imminent closure of Landmark’s Plaza Frontenac Cinema, the only movie theater in the St. Louis area that regularly showed indie and smaller-budget movies. Here’s why I feel partly responsible.