Tag: action
REVIEW: The Continental – Episode 2, “Loyalty to the Master”
I was surprised to have mostly enjoyed the first episode of The Continental. The second, “Loyalty to the Master,” is more in line with my expectations for the John Wick prequel series. It’s a dull story – or segment of a story – that feels inconsequential, over-explains the mysteries of t...
Read MoreArgylle Trailer Has Fun with Spies
The spies are going out into the cold this winter, as Apple TV+ and Universal Pictures have released a trailer for Argylle. The newest action comedy from Michael Vaughn (Kick-Ass, Kingsman: The Secret Service, the outstanding Layer Cake), Argylle revolves around Elly Conway, a spy fiction writer wh...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Creator (2023)
I had high hopes for The Creator. The trailer telegraphed a gorgeous-looking original sci-fi movie with human themes and a character-driven story. The film itself falls short of that promise. It looks spectacular, and a lot of work went into the special effects and world-building, but the human elem...
Read MoreChristopher Nolan is Not Directing the Next James Bond Movie
Today saw a bit of wishful thinking sweep social media before it was predictably debunked. Word of Reel ran a story – which they responsibly labeled as a rumor, not that it stopped anyone from taking it as gospel – that Christopher Nolan would be directing at least two or three James Bond movies...
Read MoreREVIEW: The Continental – Episode 1, “Brothers in Arms”
The Continental is a nice surprise. The first episode, “Brothers in Arms,” is much better than I thought it would be, an entertaining trip back to the crime-ridden New York of the 70s in the John Wick universe. It’s got style to spare and some excellent filmmaking from Albert Hughes, formerly...
Read MoreREVIEW: Expend4bles (2023)
The Expendables 4, or Expend4bles, is a yea or nay type of movie. It’s not going to get a glowing technical score from anyone maintaining the slightest objectivity, but on an entertainment level, it’s either your brand of fun or it isn’t. The real question is whether it delivers on that promis...
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