The first John Wick film hit theaters in 2014 and was a shot in the arm for the action genre. The fight choreography – particularly the refreshing lack of cuts – was the main draw. It was a simple, streamlined story. Retired hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) sought revenge on the thug who killed his […]
‘Survivor 44’ Episode 4 Recap: “I’m Felicia”
Soka After Claire getting voted out, Josh is feeling good about his place in the game. He feels close with both pairs of Danny & Heidi and Matt & Frannie. However, both twosomes see this, and tentatively plan to vote out Josh if and when they next go to Tribal Council. Tika Carolyn, Yam Yam, […]
PINBALL: THE MAN WHO SAVED THE GAME Review
In 1976, the New York City Council voted unanimously to overturn the city’s thirty-plus year ban on pinball – yes, pinball. The arcade game had been illegal in New York, and several other cities around the country, as it was considered nothing more than a game of chance, another form of gambling. And even worse: […]
SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS Review
2019’s Shazam! marked a potential shift for the DCEU. The preceding six movies opened to, let’s say mixed reviews, with the exception of Wonder Woman. On the heels of Aquaman becoming the first billion dollar grosser, there was optimism to be had that the expected comparatively lighter Shazam! could finally give DC back-to-back successes, critically, […]
SCREAM VI Review
The reasons the Scream series is an iconic horror franchise are plentiful. The villain, creative kills, meta commentary and self-referential humor. But one piece it’s become best known for is the opening scene. The opener is usually a high-point for each movie. It sets the tone for what’s to come (it’s no coincidence that the […]
‘Survivor 44’ Episode 2 Recap: “Two Dorky Magnets”
Ratu Matthew is thrilled how Tribal went. Brandon stayed in the game, and he didn’t have to show his cards by playing his Shot in the Dark. Lauren is also thrilled, coming back to camp with her extra vote. The danger, however, is that it’s now public. Kane could be in trouble, though. With Maddy […]
2023 Oscars Preview, Predictions, And Gambling Picks
Here we go, one of my favorite articles to write each year! I love the Oscars and – maybe even more so – I love betting on the Oscars. As I say every year, betting on the Oscars is tricky. Often times, several categories have such heavy favorites going into Oscar night that it doesn’t […]
OPERATION FORTUNE: RUSE DE GUERRE Review
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is the latest entry into the Guy Ritchie-verse. For those that know the director, you know exactly what that means. And for the uninitiated, it means you’re getting a stylish, witty, action comedy that often favors that style over substance. When done well, his movies can be immensely entertaining, with […]
‘Survivor 44’ Premiere Recap: “I Can’t Wait To See Jeff”
And just like that, we’re back for a new Survivor season! And…it starts off cold. As soon as the 18 new castaways hit the beach, Jeff starts talking about Survivor. But talking about it in the sense of explaining how the game works, broad strokes type things. Sure, we have a two hour premiere, but […]
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA Review
The MCU has been *ahem* a marvel to witness (I’m sorry). Watching it grow from Iron Man into the incredible culmination a decade later with Avengers: Endgame was truly something special. One of the bigger, nagging issues, though, was the constant tie-ins to future projects, teasing new heroes and villains, hints of storylines to come […]
