There are some lines of demarcation in film history, but one that shocked the world was the release of The Matrix. Coming from the minds of the Wachowskis, their exploration of their wants and desires created a phenomenon. A creation that could only have come from this filmmaking duo, the combination of high-concept sci-fi, neo-noir, and kung-fu… Read More "You Are Who …
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Review: ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ Ups the Gore and Violence In Lieu of Story
The John Wick films have felt like an oasis in the desert of action films over the past decade. Other than The Fast and the Furious and Mad Max: Fury Road, the genre has been mostly defined by sci-fi or superhero films. The Raid films never quite drew the attention they deserved, yet warranted at every step. When Keanu Reeves stepped… Read More "Review: ‘John Wick: …
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Mission: Impossible by the Numbers
Early word is that Tom Cruise’s latest installment in the very successful "Mission: Impossible" series – itself based on a television show; see my thoughts on that here – is the most exciting in the series. Rather than lose wind as the franchise continues on, it seems to pick up speed. The new films ups… Read More "Mission: Impossible by …
