Late Spring vs. Léon: When Quiet Drama Meets Explosive Action – A Cinephile’s Guide Look, I’ve spent more time in darkened theaters than a bat in a cave. Twenty years running this rag in LA, I’ve seen it all. So when my nephew, bless his Gen Z heart, suggested this blog, I figured, why not?…
Alright, folks, Mike here. You’re tired of the same old streaming roulette, I get it. You want a movie that’s worth your time, not some cinematic garbage fire. So, let’s talk about two films that, on the surface, couldn’t be more different: ‘Fly Away Home’ from 1996, and ‘Forty Guns’ from 1957. One’s a family-friendly…
Alright, listen up, folks. You want to spend your precious evening watching something worthwhile? Then let’s talk about two films that, on the surface, couldn’t be more different, yet both offer a masterclass in their respective styles: His Girl Friday (1940) and Hot Fuzz (2007). One’s a rapid-fire screwball comedy from Hollywood’s Golden Age, the…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 vs. Avengers: Endgame: A Cinephile’s Guide to Your Next Movie Night Look, choosing a movie shouldn’t feel like defusing a bomb. You want entertainment, not a film studies lecture. So let’s cut the crap and talk about two behemoths vying for your precious couch time: Guardians of the Galaxy…
Hot Fuzz vs. House: A Cinephile’s Guide to Two Wildly Different Cult Classics Look, I’ve spent over 20 years in this town, seen more celluloid than a drive-in projector. My nephew, bless his cotton socks, thinks this blog thing is the bee’s knees. So here I am, Mike, your friendly neighborhood film critic, ready to…
Alright, folks, Mike here, back from the trenches of cinema to give you the lowdown. Today, we’re wrestling with two very different beasts: Steven Spielberg’s The Post (2017) and his own Ready Player One (2018). One’s a grounded, historical drama about journalism, the other is a sugar-fueled VR adventure. So, which one deserves your precious…
Seven Samurai vs. I Live in Fear: A Cinephile’s Guide to Post-War Cinema Look, I’ve spent more time in darkened theaters than a bat in a cave. Twenty years running this rag in LA, and my nephew, bless his heart, thinks a blog is the answer. So, here I am, Mike, your film critic, ready…
Alright, settle in folks, Uncle Mike’s got some thoughts rattling around in this old head of mine. Today, we’re tackling two films that couldn’t be more different: Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962), a French New Wave flick dripping with existential dread, and Coffy (1973), a raw and unapologetic blaxploitation revenge fantasy. Two sides of…
Alright, folks, Mike here. Let’s talk movies. Not just any movies, but two that often get thrown around in ‘best of’ lists: The Prestige (2006) and The Dark Knight (2008). You’re here because you want to know what to watch tonight, not to listen to some film school dropout drone on. I get it. You…
Superheroes: A Clash of Worlds – Captain Marvel vs. Spider-Man: No Way Home Alright, folks, Mike here, back at the keyboard, trying to make sense of this superhero craze for you. Today, we’re not diving into the deep end of art-house cinema. No, sir. We’re looking at two big-budget, spandex-clad extravaganzas: 2019’s Captain Marvel and…
