Flight quarters, Flight quarters… began the phrase that announces to all of the crew in a repetitive silique that flight operations have begun on the ship. 30 years later I can still repeat the entire warning word for word.
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Reviews
SpiderMan No Way Home(coming)
The third installment of Tom Holland’s (The Impossible, Chaos Walking) Spider-Man finds the Marvel universe fully embracing multiple dimensions. The doxing of Peter Parker as Spiderman, by J. Jonah Jameson JK Simmons (National Champions, Whiplash) at the end of far from home. This action threatens Peter, and his friends lives and their academic futures. Zendaya (Euphoria, Dune) whom people have discussed at length her personal involvement with Holland, which was viewed in Tic Tok ad […]
Read MoreGhostbusters Afterlife Honors Legacy
Ghostbusters afterlife may go down as Jason reitman’s greatest directorial work. Yes I know he has had Oscar nominations for other films but to wade through the fan base of the Ghostbusters franchise alone and put out such a connective work is truly astounding. The introduction of the Spengler grandchildren connects in a brilliant way to the original Ghostbusters. Most of the audience will relive their grandparents love through this unique story of afterlife. From […]
Read MoreYellowstone is better late … full stop.
Yellowstone is one of the most anticipated television shows of this fall possibly since the fan base is used to its traditional beginning of Father’s Day as a release date. However, with Taylor Sheridan’s increased production of two additional shows he is helming 1883 the Yellowstone prequel and the Jeremy Renner helmed mayor of Kingstown these increased production schedules delayed the completion of Yellowstone until this November much to the dismay of the fan base. […]
Read MoreMarvel’s Shang-Chi Throwback
Marvel’s Shang Chi is loaded with them. Maybe someday one of his drawings can make it into animated, eternal life. Shang Chi’s “nostalgia” time capsules (I’m using this as a verb) you back to Kung Fu Theater from Saturday day TV in the 80’s. And, some of my favorite Kung Fu Hustle actors play in the romp too. Have fun finding them, like little surprises. Sequences as graceful as Bruce Lee in Swan Lake and […]
Read MoreTexas Has Gone Purple
On July 30, 2021, the Prince Estate gave us the first full previously unreleased posthumously studio album titled Welcome 2 America. On the heels of the this release, the Texas Theater chose to pay tribute on the big screen. So, on a warm summer evening, I dropped by to catch the evening showing of Purple Rain. Purple Rain is an rock musical drama film based on a screenplay written and directed by Albert Magnoli. The film […]
Read MorePOR-Too Live (Points Of Reference)—–Teenage Bounty Hunters
The coming-of-age story you never knew you needed. Originally titled Slutty Teenage Bounty Hunters is way more than a typical teen drama. Currently, titled Teenage Bounty Hunters (TBH) the Kathleen Jordan (Threesome, American Princess) helmed not as much of the sexual slap in the face you would think of with the original title would indicate, but a fun and inventive story of two teenagers making their way through the torrent of the hormonal waters of […]
Read MoreBlack Widow Stings True
Marvel’s forte into the female helmed Black Widow provides all any Marvel fans could want, and more. A female story, starring the female Avenger, check. An Avenger movie directed by a female with a feminine perspective, check. Action showcasing Black Widow’s unique skill set, check. Answering the real questions involving Black Widow’s past, check Now that those are covered can we have the peanut gallery shut their traps long enough to let the filmmakers have […]
Read MoreOnce Again, Let’s Let Physical: Oak Cliff Film Festival
Real in-person film festivals return to Texas with the Oak Cliff Film Festival. The historic Texas Theatre was abuzz with the traditional slurry of film fans but this film fest started more like a family reunion for the moviegoers have been cut off from the in-person fun of a film fest.
Read More2021 Oak Cliff Film Festival List of Winners
The 2021 Oak Cliff Film Festival marked its return in grand fashion. The multi-day event featured “Summer of Soul” and many others.
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