Tag: action
“Road House (2024)” Is Action-Packed Thrills
HOLLYWOOD—Let me just say this, some of the acting in the 2024 remake of the 80s classic “Roadhouse” starring the late great Patrick Swayze...
“Silent Night” Starts Strong, Ends Weak
HOLLYWOOD—I thought the movie “Silent Night” had a genius premise when I first heard about it. A guy who is violently injured and loses...
“The Expendables 4” Fun Action, Stale Story
HOLLYWOOD—I am not sure who thought we needed another entry into “The Expendables” franchise, but this fourth entry is proof it is time for...
“Plane” Is An Action-Packed Fun!
HOLLYWOOD—You know how sometimes you watch a movie and you find yourself surprised by how entertained you are. That happened to me with the...
“Violent Night” Is Santa-Rriffic!
HOLLYWOOD—Talk about a movie that is indeed a surprise for viewers. I’m referring to the flick “Violent Night” that has a title that might...
NES Chronicles “Super Contra”
UNITED STATES—Name a video game where you remember a code that helped to extend her lives and chances of victory? Come on America I...
“Hitman’s Bodyguard’s Wife” Is Witty Action
HOLLYWOOD—Balancing action and comedy I would argue is difficult in the Hollywood arena, however, gold has been found with “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” which spawned...
Movie Watching Madness
UNITED STATES─So many people have been telling me just watch a movie if you’re bored, and I tell them I’ve watched so many movies...
“Hobbs & Shaw” Is High-Octane Fun!
HOLLYWOOD—Who would have guessed that out of all the characters from the “Fast & Furious” franchise that two add-on characters would get their on...
“Hunter Killer” Is A Fun Adventure!
HOLLYWOOD—There is no better feeling than entering a movie with no expectations whatsoever, but to leave the theater thoroughly entertained beyond your expectations. That...
“Skyscraper” Lackluster Action
HOLLYWOOD—Just because you have a high-profile action star and an over-the-top premise does not guarantee you have a hit on your hands. For the...
“Breaking In” Delivers Some Thrills
HOLLYWOOD—Have you ever seen a good B-movie? Of course, you know what a B-movie is. It’s a flick that is not Oscar caliber, but...
“Transformers: The Last Knight” Lacks Punch
HOLLYWOOD—There was massive backlash on the fifth installment in the “Transformers” franchise, but I will acknowledge, “The Last Knight” was not as bad as...
“John Wick: Chapter 2” Is High-Octane Action
HOLLYWOOD—It was a surprise sleeper at the box-office in 2014. Yup, Keanu Reeves returned to his action roots with the film “John Wick” about...
“XXX: The Return Of Xander Cage” Lacks Story
HOLLYWOOD—It’s hard to believe that it has been over 15 years since action-star Vin Diesel starred in the flick “XXX.” After the so-so performance...
“Keanu” Is Comedy Heaven
HOLLYWOOD—Ok, who would ever expect a movie about a kidnapped cat to deliver bellyaches, and I mean bellyaches of laughs? I never did, but...
“Deadpool” Is A Genuinely Funny Action-Comedy
HOLLYWOOD—Just when you think Marvel is running out of steam with its formulaic storytelling and lackluster villains, “Deadpool” brings this snarky, ultra-violent, foul mouth...
“Pride And Prejudice And Zombies” Is Surprising Fun
HOLLYWOOD—Ok, when you hear the title “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” one might think of a lot of things, but this ain’t no love...
“Hitman: Agent 47,” Flashes Of Action, Lacks Story
HOLLYWOOD—Anyone who plays video games might be well aware of the hit game "Hitman." In 2007, the video game got the big screen treatment...
Immigration Ruling Sparks Problems
CALIFORNIA—On Tuesday, May 26, immigration advocates responded negatively to the appeals court decision on President Obama’s immigration action.
A decision made previously this year in...
