Movie Review: “Greyhound”
My review of a new World War II movie, written by and starring Tom Hanks as a Commander of a US destroyer as it escorts a convoy of ships carrying supplies and troops across the North Atlantic while dealing with German subs intent on destroying them.
Movie Review: “The Old Guard”
Here’s my review of a new action-adventure movie starring Charlize Theron as the leader of a group of immortal mercenaries. It turns out that there are downsides to living forever and killing thousands of bad guys over the centuries.
POTD: Carl Reiner’s Final Performance
For the Picture Of The Day, here is something special — Carl Reiner’s final performance, part of a fan-film version of “The Princess Bride” that Jason Reitman has done.
MYMNK: “Hopscotch”
I have just re-watched one of my all-time favorites, the 1980 spy comedy, “Hopscotch,” and am finally giving it a spot on my Movies You Might Not Know list. Here’s why.
What I’m Watching
Here are reviews of five things I’ve watched lately, including a stage bio of Ann Richards, a new standup special from Greg Warren, a documentary about The Band, a Lily Tomlin/Julia Garner drama, and a movie about a voyeur with Asperger syndrome.
Thanks For Everything, Carl
I’m saddened to hear of the death of comedy legend Carl Reiner, who was a guest on my radio show more times than almost anyone else. Here are some of my memories of him.
POTD: “Play It Again, Bob”
For the Picture Of The Day, here’s the greatest sketch SCTV ever did — “Play It Again, Bob” — with perfect impressions of Woody Allen and Bob Hope by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas.
POTD: SCTV’s “Taxi Driver”
For the Picture Of The Day, here are four-clips-in-one from SCTV circa 1980, with cast members doing impressions of Bob Hope, Woody Allen, Gregory Peck, and Dick Cavett in a scene from “Taxi Driver.”