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.  

Movie Poster Monday- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 50th Anniversary!

 

Happy Friday the 13th!!!

 

Movie Poster Monday- The Town that Dreaded Sundown

 

Movie Poster Monday- Walking Tall Part 2

 

Friday PRs!

 

New Release Tuesdays

 

Ted Lasso- American college football coach Ted Lasso heads to London to manage AFC Richmond, a struggling English Premier League soccer team.  It is nice to see Apple put their best on physical media for everyone to enjoy.  This was a great series.  If you have not seen it, get to it.

Invasion USA- A one-man army comes to the rescue when the United States are invaded by communists.  My favorite Chuck Movie.  Chuck versus hundreds, if not thousands of terrorists with a couple of Uzi’s.  This is pure 80s glory and they do not make them like this anymore.  Highly recommended.

Sting- After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts about her pet-and fight for her family's survival-when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms into a giant, flesh-eating monster.  I love me some new horror and I have read good things about this one.

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 3- After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts about her pet-and fight for her family's survival-when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms into a giant, flesh-eating monster.  I have the first two but have not seen them yet but I will get to these someday.   

Fall Guy- A down-and-out stuntman must find the missing star of his ex-girlfriend's blockbuster film.  I usually do not care for action comedies too much but I really enjoyed this in the theater.  Gosling has enough charisma to carry this movie and that is good because he and Blum have zero chemistry.  This is a shout-out to the stunt industry and there are many in this movie.

Strangers: Chapter 1- After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple is forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive.  I loved the original movie and considered it one of the best horror movies of its time.  The sequel came out way too late and did not have the same feel at all.  I was interested in this series of reboots coming out (Yep there will be two more) because director Renny Harlin was doing them and he has had a history of good films (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2) with some horror (Prison, Nightmare on Elm St. 4).  I enjoyed this a lot and it has the same creepy atmosphere and feel as the original.  I look forward to Chapters two and three soon.  They have already been filmed.