A perfect sequel is hard to pull off, even less a perfect trilogy. Ti West has been aiming for horror gold with his slasher passion project that opened already going for broke. The…
“Despicable Me 4” is a fresh celebration in goofy antics and the kind of manic, almost anarchic glee defined by Illumination’s trademark tiny yellow henchmen. It is true that this franchise has…
Making another “Beverly Hills Cop” seems like a very risky proposition. The 1984 classic that made Eddie Murphy a major star is crackling entertainment with a special energy in the acting, plus subtle…
Here is a franchise that stays consistent by simply transferring its formula intact to a new setting. “A Quiet Place: Day One” is the first prequel in the “Quiet Place” horror-thriller set…
A classic mistake aspiring screenwriters make is letting their script get swallowed up by dialogue. It seems easier to have the characters speak rather than let the camera speak. This is why a…
It is exciting and daunting when a director is truly doing their own thing. Working without any seeming constraints can mean glory or folly. Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter…
