Harry's Gauntlet

Friday, October 4, 2024

New Release Tuesdays

Horizon: Chapter 1- Chronicles a multi-faceted, 15-year span of pre-and post-Civil War expansion and settlement of the American west. Since Clint Eastwood bowed out of doing Westerns a long time ago, Kevin Costner is one of the few directors around who I know can give us a suitable Western. This is a very ambitious project that has been in the works for years and it tanked hard at the box office but apparently it made up some ground on its digital release. It is really good and beautifully shot but the only drawback is it is a plate setter for chapters 2-4. There are a lot of stories going on here. And I enjoyed them all. I know 2 is in the can and has been pushed back for release but what about 3 and 4? We’ll see. It would help if you checked out Chapter 1.

Superfriends- The greatest of the DC Comics superheroes work together to uphold the good with the help of some young proteges. Seven O’clock on Saturday mornings and I was up always up for the Superfriends. I loved this show and always looked forward to their adventures even if it did involve the Wonder Twins and Gleek the blue monkey. Kudos to Warner Archive for releasing this as a whole set even if the case sucks.

Late Night with the Devil- A live television broadcast in 1977 goes horribly wrong, unleashing evil into the nation's living rooms. This might be the best horror movie of the year. Just think Johhny Carson has a guest on the show that is possessed. There is much going on here on this talk show and they nail the look and feel of 1977. Highly recommended.

Reacher: Season 2- Itinerant former military policeman Jack Reacher solves crimes and metes out his own brand of street justice. This season was not as good as the first but if you like kick ass action shows then check this out. Season 3 is out in early 2025. Bring it Amazon.

Bad Boys: Ride or Die- When their late police captain gets linked to drug cartels, wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett embark on a dangerous mission to clear his name. Well, Will Smith is toxic and had to do something so might as well go for the sure thing. I am sure this is generic action comedy like the others and Martin Lawrence was needing a gig too, will check it out soon.

Despicable Me 4- Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run.