In this day and age of cinema, sequels and reboots rule the roost, for better or worst. When in doubt, Hollywood just picks up an old video cassette or DVD, … Continue reading The Frank O. Pinion Radio Movie Dose: ‘Zombieland 2’ and “Maleficent 2” reviews (AUDIO)
Month: October 2019
‘Gemini Man’ is the cinematic equivalent of an under-cooked frozen pizza
Henry Brogan (Will Smith) is an aging hitman who can’t look in the mirror anymore. It’s not the fact that his youthful looks have dissolved into the weary look of … Continue reading ‘Gemini Man’ is the cinematic equivalent of an under-cooked frozen pizza
‘Lucy in the Sky’ Review: Sleepy space melodrama doesn’t add up in the end
Keep your head out of the clouds is a common saying for young people to hear. It’s not someone discouraging you from aspiring to greater things, but to remember where … Continue reading ‘Lucy in the Sky’ Review: Sleepy space melodrama doesn’t add up in the end
Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ is dark, disturbing, and brilliant
How did the Joker go mad? A riddle that hasn’t been tested completely in Hollywood, only lavishing around in comic books, sifting through the cerebellum of geeks who lived inside … Continue reading Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ is dark, disturbing, and brilliant
‘Making Coco’ is a thought-provoking documentary that fuses sports and real life hardship together
Imperfections make for great stories. I’d be one thing if Grant Fuhr was a perfect human being as well as a dynamic goaltender. After all, he won over 400 games … Continue reading ‘Making Coco’ is a thought-provoking documentary that fuses sports and real life hardship together
‘Judy’ thrives on a noteworthy Renee Zellweger performance
Let’s say you have been gifted with one of the greatest voices in the history of mankind. If you are asked at a young age to become something that will … Continue reading ‘Judy’ thrives on a noteworthy Renee Zellweger performance
‘Rambo: Last Blood’ is a lean, mean brutal action machine for action addicts
Can someone truly outrun their past, or is it bound to catch up with them? For John Rambo, remorse and guilt have grown on his bones like small trees, eating … Continue reading ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ is a lean, mean brutal action machine for action addicts
‘Ad Astra’ is a bold space tale with a strong Brad Pitt performance
What if the fate of the world rested in your hands, and in order to save it, you had to stop your dad from destroying everything in the name of … Continue reading ‘Ad Astra’ is a bold space tale with a strong Brad Pitt performance
Why the Linda Ronstadt documentary is a must see
Linda Ronstadt could sing just about anything. Just ask Dolly Parton, who lays that quote on the audience as the new documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice begins. … Continue reading Why the Linda Ronstadt documentary is a must see
‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Directors Interview: How a great film was made from scratch
There are some stories that simply need to be told. Movies that are required to find the light of day. There’s no true financial push; just an obligation to a … Continue reading ‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ Directors Interview: How a great film was made from scratch