The Equalizer 3 is here. But while I enjoy Washington’s performance as Robert McCall, it’s far from his best work. Indeed, the multiple Academy Award-winning actor boasts an impressive resume that places him in the GOAT conversation. But which Denzel Washington movies best showcase his talent? Let’s dive in. [embedded content] Glory (1989) I love… Read More »
When American Graffiti hit theaters in August 1973, critics hailed it as a charming and nostalgic throwback to a bygone era. They appreciated director George Lucas‘s devotion to character-driven storytelling, the film’s incredible soundtrack of classic tunes, and its relatable and engaging coming-of-age storylines. At the time, the picture stood out amidst a crowd of… Read More »
It feels like David Harbour has been a big name for years. Despite appearing in everything from War of the Worlds (credited as “Dock Worker,” but I’ve never found him) to The Equalizer, he only recently rose to prominence thanks to his terrific turn in Netflix’s Stranger Things. That’s not to say the man’s resume… Read More »
The Exorcist is being reborn as a franchise this year with a new trilogy being kicked off with The Exorcist: Believer soon. Where is the bar set for Exorcist sequels though? Arguably there’s only been one very good follow-up to William Friedkin’s 1973 classic. That would be 1990’s The Exorcist III: Legion, which was directed… Read More »
Wes Craven slowed his roll somewhat in the later years of his directing career, periodically returning to the Scream series and dabbling in other genre fare now and again. In 2005 he helmed two movies. One was the aptly named Cursed, which for various reasons, stunk out the place. The other was a taut thriller… Read More »
Summer is almost over, folks, which means it’s time to reflect on the season and the blockbusters that dominated cinemas from May to August. Overall, it wasn’t a terrible summer, but there wasn’t exactly a slew of memorable content presented to audiences. Instead, we were bombarded with sequels, bland remakes, and only a tiny dash of original… Read More »
Sometimes, films just come way harder than they need to, and this seems especially true for R-rated comedies. Tropic Thunder comes, and then it comes again, and it, honestly, probably comes one too many times, but that’s why we remember it. This movie was relentless, took no prisoners of war, and lingers like an old… Read More »
With all due respect to Han Solo, Indiana Jones, Jack Ryan, and John Book, Dr. Richard Kimble is Harrison Ford’s best performance. That’s not exactly a hot take. The 1993 thriller, The Fugitive, which celebrated its 30th anniversary this week, is adored by many, and Ford’s performance is often singled out by critics, such as… Read More »
The remake of the understated J-Horror classic Pulse was released on this day in 2006. In many ways, it signaled the end of the first era of fascination Western studios had with Asian horror in the 21st Century. The early 2000s saw Japanese horror grow in stature in the West. Films such as Ring, Dark… Read More »
Neill Blomkamp’s Gran Turismo marks Orlando Bloom‘s first major movie since 2014’s The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies. Bloom has starred in or appeared in various projects since then, including the TV series Carnival Row, but nothing of this magnitude. We decided to look back on his film portfolio and highlight a few… Read More »