Money Plane (2020)
Money Plane, a low-budget action movie released in 2020, features professional wrestler Adam “Edge” Copeland as Jack Reese, a former gambler who now steals paintings. Or something. That’s how we’re introduced to the character along with his “crew.” They’re trying to break into a warehouse to steal a painting forContinue Reading
American Assassin (2017)
While on vacation in Ibiza, Spain, Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien) intends to propose to his girlfriend, celebrate, and soak in the sun. Those plans change drastically when terrorists attack their resort and kill his new fiancee. Mitch commits himself to an intense training program with the intent to infiltrate theContinue Reading
Sting (2024)
A tiny meteorite pierces through the window of a New York apartment and settles in a dollhouse. An unremarkable-looking spider crawls out and is quickly found by 12-year-old Charlotte (Alyla Brown), who adopts it as a pet. Charlotte keeps the spider, which she dubs Sting, in a jar and soonContinue Reading
Suburbia (1983)
I was never into the punk scene. I didn’t understand it as a kid. And, I never related to it. I was more of a metalhead. Although, I grew up in a blue collar small town and not a suburb. Maybe that made a difference? I don’t know. But, afterContinue Reading
Sasquatch Sunset (2024)
Imagine, if you will, watching an animal documentary with no dialogue, no narration, and no censorship. Everything captured on camera — no matter how vulgar or distasteful to typical network standards and practices — is allowed to be seen by the viewer. That’s the experience of viewing Sasquatch Sunset. TheContinue Reading
Hitchcock (2012)
Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most influential directors in cinema history. He also has a somewhat checkered reputation among those who’ve worked with him. Or so I’ve read. If I’m being honest, I know very little about the man responsible for such acclaimed movies as North by Northwest, TheContinue Reading
Monkey Man (2024)
Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire, Lion) directed and stars in this unconventional action flick set in Mumbai, India. Highlighting the culture clash between the mega-rich and those in poverty, Monkey Man takes the post-John Wick action movie template and rearranges it to include surprisingly political and social commentary. Patel portrays Kid, anContinue Reading