Greetings All - While the rest of the world is intent on blowing itself up, we have moved our headquarters to the 86th floor (a crawl space) of the Chrysler Building.
Here's the latest -
Daddio (2023) - Had high hopes for this one. Don't get me wrong, Penn is outstanding and it's so great to see him doing a lot of acting again. But this script is basically about two people relating in a very deep way about the passenger (Dakota Johnson) and her love problems. Penn's character is supposed to be a model for how men should act in this kind of conversation; I don't get it. Well-shot, 2.75 stars out of 5 Trailer
Last Stop In Yuma (2024) - Very interesting neo-noir low-budget piece about a couple bank robbers who take over a diner. Has a whole lot of personality, this one. Misguided however in it's execution and besides being stylistic cool, most of this stuff has been done before, nothing new is really brought to the table. Still a thumbs up though and currently on sale Fandango for only $5. 2.75 stars out of 2.75 (technically a low budget) Trailer
Locked (2025) - New release, not a bad action thriller. It's a serviceable story about a lowlife who steals a very fancy car but this is one car he should have never broken into. Reason being it's remote controlled by it's owner (Anthony Hopkins) who's had about enough of punks jacking his car. Now the kid's locked inside with no way to get out. Engaging but Hopkins is only heard by voice until the end of the film and he should have come in sooner. 2.75 stars out of 5. Trailer
All the old movies posts from the last 5 years are now archived at B-Movie Gazette Archives.
For David Lynch/Mullholland Drive fans - be advised Mullholland Drive is on sale at Fandango for only $5. This is a one-of-a-kind price as it's not usually for sale at all, only for rent. So I would jump on this if you purchase movies.
Liza, Liza, Liza! - For lovers of the legendary Liza Minelli, you should know an incredible documentary on her life is coming out. Liza, A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story is described as an indulgent but madly watchable showcase of her life. She's had a hard life but always stayed true to her art. Article and Trailer
New PT Anderson film just test screened in US - "One Battle After Another" looks wack!