Review by James Lindorf “This is London calling ...”, a phrase popularized during World War II when the British reached out to occupied countries, letting them know they were not alone. In 1979, English punk rock band the Clash released their song “London...
Greetings again from the darkness. Successful businesspeople always intrigue me – especially visionary founders and true entrepreneurs – those who actually bring something new to the market. Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk all fit the...
Greetings again from the darkness. Marlon Brando was a true Hollywood legend. Renowned for his performances in such movies as A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (1951), ON THE WATERFRONT (1954), and of course, THE GODFATHER (1972). He was nominated for eight Oscars,...
Greetings again from the darkness. Here is my PSA (Public Service Announcement): This is not a “Football” movie. If you are expecting FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS or ANY GIVEN SUNDAY, you will be disappointed. This is a Psychological Horror film (think BLACK SWAN)...
Greetings again from the darkness. I recently watched NAKED AMBITION, a documentary on Bunny Yeager – a woman who excelled as a pinup in front of the camera as well as a photographer behind it. This film from writer-director Thomas Mignone (best known for...
Greetings again from the darkness. I’m not normally the target market for romantic philosophy-of-life movies, so it seems apropos that one I connect with is likely to be labeled maudlin or sappy by others. Being a big fan of director Kogonada’s underrated...
Review by James Lindorf As we watch Mike Tyson gear up to get back into the ring a few months shy of his 60th birthday, we are reminded that retirement isn't always graceful for pugilists, no matter how famous. They all either seem to fade into obscurity or...
Review by James Lindorf The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the COVID-19 pandemic brought first responders to the front of our collective minds. Between those two events, they reverted to the people you only thought about when you needed them or...
Review by Laury Angel If you are a Downton Abbey fan, you probably greatly anticipate Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, but probably not in the same way fans of the Conjuring franchise were excited about The Conjuring: Last Rights. Instead of wondering...
The Long Walk is an intriguing story set in a post-apocalyptic fascistic United States. It is an unbelievable feat of endurance as the movie literally follows 50 participants on an endless marathon where only 1 will survive. Conversations between the main...