In an age where allegations often substitute for proof and public opinion courts render hasty verdicts, it’s crucial to revisit core principles like the rule of law. Kevin Spacey, one of the finest actors of our time, finds himself at the…
Whatcha gonna do about a franchise that not only refuses to die but gets better with age? “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” is silly, frantic and doesn’t apologize for any leaps in logic. It’s also impossible to hate and showcases the enduring power…
The Force is far from strong with the Disney+ series “The Acolyte.” Neither horrible nor binge-worthy, the series won’t make people forget “The Mandalorian,” let alone any classic “Star Wars” tales. The setting is roughly 100 years before…
George Miller’s “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” and Wes Ball’s “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” are strikingly similar, not only in their ability to entertain but in their narrative structure (revenge is the name of the game) and themes. Here…
Prime Video’s “Reacher” is a blast from the past. The 1980s, to be specific. The Reagan decade featured muscle-bound heroes who defeated the bad guys sans apology. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone led the testosterone brigade.…
Mark Dindal’s “The Garfield Movie” finds the title character on a journey of self-realization that includes meeting his deadbeat father and improving his friendships with lifelong pal, Odie and Jon. Yes, someone thought it was a good idea…
Susan Sarandon isn’t letting cancellation curb her pro-Palestinian views. The Oscar-winning actress lost her representation late last year after uttering this tone-deaf comparison at a pro-Palestinian rally “There are a lot of people that…
The film “Jesus Thirsts'” subtitle is, “The Miracle of the Eucharist.” The Eucharist, a sacred mystery that is meant to reinforce unity in Christian faith because the body of Christ is only one, forevermore, became a point of division…
The blood sport of podcasting has found its new champion, and its name is “Kill Tony.” This live podcast has surged to the top of the charts, grabbing the crown as the most popular live podcast in the world. This isn’t just any podcast,…
“Sometimes dead is bett-ah” – Fred Gwynne, “Pet Sematary” That classic line haunts the most unconventional zombie film in years. “Handling the Undead” ditches the shambling walks and brain-eating tics we expect from the genre. The undead…
Robert De Niro’s embarrassing performance outside the Trump trials this week gave professional satirists comedy gold. Too bad late-night hosts wouldn’t prospect for it. Ryan Long broke out his mining helmet and hammer all the same. The…
This should have been Hollywood’s happiest moment since “Barbenheimer.” A New York City juried found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts Thursday. And, yes, some of the usual suspects flooded X with joyous messages. GUILTY!!!…
“Roger Waters found his guitar player” – John Ondrasik, Five for Fighting. Eric Clapton, the rock legend who was pilloried for questioning vaccine mandates during the pandemic, just enraged another large group of people. Who? Those who…
Actors routinely endorse leaders with the letter “D” before their names. Think Clinton. Biden. AOC. Schiff. Fetterman. The opposite rarely happens. Jon Voight, Nick Searcy, Robert Davi and Kevin Sorbo stand as the extreme exceptions, and…
Bill Maher recently teased he’ll hang up his stand-up mic by year’s end. If this does mark the final bow for Maher’s stand-up career, it’s safe to say that few in the comedy world will be shedding any tears. Let’s not beat around the bush;…
“Goodfellas” actor Frank Sivero isn’t a household name, but this week he shamed his famous peers. The veteran actor came to the defense of the 1990 mob classic starring Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and the late Ray Liotta. Director Martin…
“In a Violent Nature” delivers a Whitman’s sampler of horror tropes. Cabin the woods? Check. Attractive young woman in swimsuits? Check. Characters making the dumbest moves possible? Yup. A masked killer with a creepy backstory? You betcha…
Few TV characters have made as indelible an impact as Cosmo Kramer from “Seinfeld.” Portrayed by the rather unique Michael Richards, Kramer wasn’t just a sitcom neighbor; he was a cultural phenomenon. Richards’ frenetic entrances and…
The woke mind virus has had a profound impact on comedy. One critical tenet of the woke world order? Never punch down. That means telling jokes about “marginalized” communities, groups that some say have less power in American culture.…
Jerry Seinfeld isn’t a political comedian on or off stage. He’s held back on Trump v. Biden, stayed silent over open border policies and has nothing to say about the minimum wage. It’s not his style. Lately, that’s changing. Seinfeld has…
We all know woke is the worst thing to happen to comedy since props and sledgehammers. Clapter may come in second. The Urban Dictionary defines clapter as, ” ‘joke,’ often making a political or social statement, whose purpose is to make…
So that’s why Netflix told Dave Chappelle’s critics to pound sand. Chappelle’s late 2021 special “The Closer” pushed him to the edge of cancellation. The comedian’s riffs on the trans community enraged the Left and the media (but we repeat…
Nick Searcy can’t let it go. The “Justified” alum has seen too many suppressed videos and interviewed too many people punished by Team Biden. The actor’s 2022 documentary “Capitol Punishment” showed the U.S. government cracking down on Jan…
Remember leadership? It’s in short supply of late, with politicians clinging to polls and special interests to make decisions. Some threaten with the might of a nation while lesser countries do as they please. “Reagan” hails from another…
Jon Stewart should know better. He oversees a faux news show on Comedy Central based on real headlines. He’s been a cultural observer for the past two decades. Journalists fawn over every third monologue he shares on “The Daily Show.” Yet…
Screenwriters are finally addressing China’s “struggle sessions” of the 1960s. The country’s cultural revolution, where government-backed youth violently attempted to erase the “Four Olds,” got an unflattering close-up in “3 Body Problem.”…
Late-night TV is as ideologically rigid as “The View.” Colbert. Meyers. Kimmel. Fallon. Oliver. Stewart and friends. They all lean relentlessly to the Left. There’s less than zero diversity of thought. Stephen Colbert on the Trump Truth…
Hollywood finally honors its most famous alum in the most fitting way possible. On the big screen. “Reagan,” hitting theaters nationwide Aug. 30, stars Dennis Quaid as the nation’s 40th president. The cast includes Jon Voight, Nick Searcy …
Renny Harlin’s “The Strangers: Chapter 1” is a remake of the 2008 original and the first of three new films scheduled to be released throughout the year. Well, I think it’s a remake, unless this eventually aligns itself with the original…
Hollywood led the way during the MeToo revolution. The industry had little choice. Producer Harvey Weinstein’s downfall happened deep within the bowels of Tinsel Town. It made sense that the stars would leverage the moment to protect women…