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.
Precious Images
The “SNL” music montage I posted yesterday reminded my wife of “Precious Images,” a wonderful eight-minute compilation of scenes from 470 movies. Here it is.
Movie Review: “September 5”
With the movie opening in St. Louis and other cities tomorrow, I can finally share my review of this thriller about how the ABC Sports team covered the terrorist attack at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.