“Bring Her Back: A Chiller That Almost Brings It Home”
Directors Danny and Michael Philippou reunite with A24 for their follow-up to the 2022 hit “Talk to Me” with “Bring Her Back.” As he did with the previous film, Danny also co-wrote the script with Bill Hinzman. Andy (Billy Barratt) and his vision-impaired stepsister Piper (Sora Wong) are thick as thieves who have to come together after their father’s suicide.
“Desert Dawn is a routine actioner”
Kellan Lutz maintains his status as a direct-to-home action hero with his latest film, “Desert Dawn.” This film reunites him with his “Twilight” co-star, Cam Gigandet. Saban Films produced the movie, which was directed by Marty Murray, based on a script written by Chad Law, Johnny Walters, and Art Camacho.
“Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” is a thrilling franchise finale
Ethan Hunt returns to the big screen for what may be his final adventure in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” produced by Paramount Pictures. Director Christopher McQuarrie is back at the helm for his sixth collaboration with Tom Cruise. McQuarrie pens the screenplay with Erik Jendresen.
“The Old Woman with the Knife” drags tonally bit but still delivers action goods
In his ninth directorial effort, south Korean film director Min Kyu-dong transitions from drama to action, “The Old Woman with the Knife.” Kim Dong-wan co-wrote the screenplay with Min Kyu-dong, adapting Gu Byeong-mo’s novel of the same title.
Second Listen Sunday: Kem, “Album II”
Musician Kem and his sophomore project “Album II” is this week’s pick for Second Listen Sunday. Arriving in stores on May 17th, 2005, the album came when R&B was still shifting. For the most part, younger singers dominated the market, while older crooners like Anthony Hamilton and Brian McKnight were forced to the Urban A/C demographic.
Slow Jam Saturday : Boyz II Men, “A Song For Mama”
I’ve been a son for forty-three years, and with Mother’s Day tomorrow, I wanted to pick a song for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday that pays homage to moms. So many women have played a part in my life’s journey, whether it was a grandmother, an aunt, a friend’s mom, or even a boss.
“Nonnas” serves up quality family entertainment
Vince Vaughn brings his everyman charm to the biopic genre for director Stephen Chbosky in “Nonnas” from Netflix. Liz Maccie pens the film’s screenplay, which is inspired by the life story of Jody Scaravella.
“Clown in a Cornfield finds” a good balance of slasher and comedy
After an eight-year hiatus, cult director Eli Craig returns to the horror-comedy genre with his latest film, “Clown in a Cornfield,” from RLJE Films.
Second Listen Sunday : The S.O.S. Band, “On the Rise”
For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I wanted to take a trip to the Peach State and highlight The S.O.S. Band and their fourth album, “On the Rise,” released in 1983. This album marked a reunion with rising producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. “On the Rise” hit stores on July 1, 1983.
Slow Jam Saturday : Kenya Gruv Case, “Top of the World”
Growing up in the nineties, movies aimed at a melanin audience often featured soundtracks that had to be just as flavorful as the films themselves. This week, for Slow Jam Saturday, I want to take a trip back to 1993 and highlight one of the slow jams from the soundtrack of “Menace II Society”.
“Rosario” is an impressive directorial debut
First-time director Felipe Vargas explores the consequences of forgetting one’s roots in the chilling horror film “Rosario,” produced by Highland Film Group and Muchio Mass Media. Alan Trezza wrote the screenplay, which begins with our titular character, a Mexican immigrant, receiving her first communion. After a spooky incident involving her eerie grandmother, it becomes evident that Rosario is destined to move on when she grows older.
“The Four Seasons” is a witty and engaging dramedy
Comedian Tina Fey demonstrates her creative prowess through a new adaptation titled “The Four Seasons,” available on Netflix and inspired by the 1981 film of the same name. Fey developed the series in collaboration with Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield.