A bunch of immortals running around with swords. Sound familiar? Yeah, it’s the plot from Highlander, but this one gender-benders the main character (as do most remakes & reboots these days) and gives us more bang for our streaming bucks. And with Charlize Theron in the lead, how bad could it be? * Based on…
I never knew this existed! An international song contest featuring 26 European countries that, like our America’s Got Talent, is all about music, talent, showmanship, and spectacle. However, this movie stars funny people Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, so you know it’s gonna be anything but serious stuff. * Ah, Iceland! Home of blondes, exquisite…
A smart kid giving some dim-witted adults advice? Hmmm… let’s see, where have I seen THAT movie plot before? Oh yeah! Everywhere!! From The Pacifier to Cop And A Half, this kind of film can either deliver a cinematic bomb or make a nice family outing. This film was supposed to come out in theaters…
The New Twilight Zone, Season 2 (CBS All Access) It’s no secret, I’m a Zoner. I love all things Twilight Zone, having grown up with the original show back in the ’60’s and the show’s creator, narrator, and occasional writer Rod Serling. Through the years, however, reboots and remakes have dotted the airwaves trying to capture the magic…
Based on two of the popular 2001 book series by Eoin Colfer, this movie, adapted by the Disney machine, has fans of the books crying foul ever since the trailer dropped. Apparently the Harry Potter/Spy Kids/Men In Black spin isn’t sitting well with people who know the character and subject matter. Welcome to Hollywood! *…
