Steel Dawn (1987)

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Unfortunately, while the premise is solid, the movie itself ends up feeling pretty generic. 1987 was big for Patrick Swayze. Steel Dawn was one of the two films he starred in that year. The other was Dirty Dancing, which launched him into superstardom. Once that movie hit, he really didn’tContinue Reading

Sorcerer (1977)

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For me, this movie stands head and shoulders above almost anything I’ve watched recently. Honestly, it’s one of the best films I’ve seen in years. 1977’s Sorcerer was directed by William Friedkin and written by Walon Green, with uncredited rewrites by Friedkin himself. The film is based on Georges Arnaud’sContinue Reading

Devil's Advocate (1997)

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It’s basically a legal thriller that slowly mutates into supernatural horror. This is another installment in my Second Chance Reviews series, where I revisit movies I reviewed years ago and see if time, perspective, and experience have changed my opinion. There may be spoilers, so you’ve been warned. This timeContinue Reading

Cool World (1992)

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Watching Cool World feels like having a seizure while someone scratches a chalkboard for 101 minutes. This is another entry in my Second Chance Review series. This is where I revisit movies I reviewed years ago and see whether time, perspective, or maturity has changed my opinion. Sometimes it does. Sometimes…Continue Reading

Madame Web (2024)

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I wanted to say this was one of those “so bad it’s good” movies, but it’s not. Directed by S.J. Clarkson in her feature-film debut (after solid TV work on Jessica Jones and Succession), Madame Web feels less like a bold new superhero entry and more like a cinematic shrug.Continue Reading