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Twisters rises to challenges
Along with its own museum in Wakita Oklahoma, the 1996 movie Twister has inspired a follow-up film more than a quarter of a century...
Robin Holabird
Jul 26, 20241 min read


Sorry/Not Sorry needs no apology
Not long after publicly admitting to inappropriate sexual behavior, comedian Louie C.K. made a comeback with his show called Sorry. A...
Robin Holabird
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Longlegs stands tall
Comparisons of the movie Longlegs to projects like Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon stretch a few major issues. Yes, Hannibal Lector...
Robin Holabird
Jul 26, 20241 min read


June Zero adds Holocaust twist
With June Zero, an offshoot of the Holocaust’s many facets once again inspires an intriguing film. Director Jake Paltrow, co-writing the...
Robin Holabird
Jul 15, 20241 min read


No boiling heat for Murphy's Beverly Hills Cop
Including all the old basics of 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop means its fourth entry fails to qualify as “fresh.” But for Eddie Murphy fans, it f
Robin Holabird
Jul 11, 20241 min read


Sisi's screen magic continues
A European legend gets a twist in the movie Sisi & I, moving into sensibilities more suited to 2024 than the real woman’s own days in the la
Robin Holabird
Jul 11, 20242 min read


MaXXXine splatters across screen
Even those who never heard of its two prequels should get a hint about MaXXXine, spelled with an all caps triple X in the middle and...
Robin Holabird
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Foodie fun blends with Dali delights
Foodie fun surrounds Spain’s Waiting for Dalí, a movie that brings back memories of Stanley Tucci’s Big Night while putting its own spin...
Robin Holabird
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Costner explores horizons
Returning to the big screen’s Old West with Horizons: An American Saga, filmmaker Kevin Costner travels familiar territory following...
Robin Holabird
Jul 6, 20242 min read


Tradition rules in Viking saga
Though unlikely to find widespread popularity, Leiser’s project reflects love of a place and its origins
Robin Holabird
Jun 24, 20241 min read


Stars help Daddio talkfest soar
Slow, yes; talky, yes; but an acting showcase with thoughts worth pondering
Robin Holabird
Jun 23, 20242 min read


Finhead bait found Under Paris
Every summer arrives with promise of yet another shark movie—a weakness of mine—so imagine my excitement at seeing a poster featuring one...
Robin Holabird
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Moosing Around: Rocky Mountain Picture Show
Rocky Mountain Picture Show: A Moosic Video (youtube.com)
Robin Holabird
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Furiosa revs up without Mad Max
The movie Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga revs up the series’ high-octane power while switching gears with actors and timelines. Deciding to...
Robin Holabird
May 31, 20242 min read


Guy Friends mines rom-com traditions
Since New York City and rom-coms go together so well—think Harry meeting Sally or some of Woody Allen’s views—writer director Jonathan...
Robin Holabird
May 28, 20241 min read


Compelling thoughts populate Civil War
Some can take Civil War as a specific warning or prediction of upcoming events in a divided U.S. society, but I lean more to that idea of...
Robin Holabird
May 20, 20241 min read


Dry 2 features Force of Nature
Successful enough to rank as one of Australia’s biggest ever box office hits, The Dry from 2020 continues with its sequel Force of...
Robin Holabird
May 19, 20241 min read


Outside Circle gives inside view
The West’s cinematic allure gets a current twist with a documentary called The Outside Circle. Subtitled A Movie of the Modern West, the...
Robin Holabird
May 9, 20241 min read


Contrary Condor cinema
Condors prove elusive in wild and film
Robin Holabird
May 6, 20241 min read


Contrary Condor in Arizona
Despite their size, California condors do not make it easy to find them.
Robin Holabird
May 6, 20244 min read
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