Greetings again from the darkness. You’ve likely heard the old saying that you can’t put the genie back in the bottle. Well, the same goes for a lie … and sometimes even an innocent lie takes on a life of its own and begins to wreak havoc. This happens to...
Greetings again from the darkness. So how do we fill the gap with solo action-thrillers now that Liam Neeson is making comedies? It’s a bit surprising, but some creativity and thinking outside the box occurred with the casting of two-time Oscar winner Emma...
The Strangers are back - more brutal and relentless than ever. When they learn that one of their victims, Maya (Madelaine Petsch), is still alive, they return to finish what they've started. This week I sat down with star Madelaine Petsch and producer...
Directed by: Ric Roman Waugh Written by: Chris Sparling and Mitchell LaFortune Based on Characters Created by: Chris Sparling Produced by: Basil Iwanyk, p.g.a., Erica Lee, p.g.a., Gerard Butler, Alan Siegel, p.g.a., Sebastien Raybaud, John Zois, p.g.a.,...
Greetings again from the darkness. My immediate reaction after viewing this film was that it represented the highest level of filmmaking - including superb acting, a complex story that fits today’s narrative, and the most varied and diverse score I can...
Greetings again from the darkness. OK, so this tribute to the 50th anniversary of THE TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE may seem a year late, but it was actually an award winner at the 2024 Venice Film Festival. This documentary has now gained distribution and will...
From Maggie Gyllenhaal (Academy Award-nominated writer/director of The Lost Daughter) and starring Academy Award nominee Jessie Buckley and Academy Award winner Christian Bale comes THE BRIDE! A bold, iconoclastic take on one of the world’s most compelling...
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,...