In Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Rick Dalton, a B-level Western star whose career has never branched outside of television and who’s often accompanied by Cliff, his stuntman, go-to repairman, and best friend (played by Brad Pitt). As the late-1960s radical counter-cultural movement overtakes America, Dalton's career momentum as … [Read more...] about ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’ New Movie Review: This film is a pleasure to watch
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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 New Movie Review
I knew Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 was going to work from the first scene, which somehow gives audiences exactly what they want but offers a sly twist. The film opens with an intergalactic crew of space adventurers, led by Starlord (Chris Pratt, former Bubba Gump Shrimp Company server in Lahaina). Along with the green, no-nonsense Gamora (Zoe Saldana), the hulking, … [Read more...] about GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 New Movie Review
‘Big Trouble in Little China’ screening at the Maui Mall
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of John Carpenter's 1986 cult classic Big Trouble in Little China this Thursday, Mar. 17 with NERDWatch and Maui Comics & Collectibles at the Maui Mall Megaplex. Starring Kurt Russell and Kim Cattrall, the film is about a trucker who gets caught up in a centuries-old mystical battle. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes (but no weapons or … [Read more...] about ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ screening at the Maui Mall
THE HATEFUL EIGHT New Movie Review
I spent my last 2015 movie review touting my lifelong fandom of Star Wars, so allow me to begin 2016 by declaring my feelings for Quentin Tarantino. After the opening minutes of Reservoir Dogs, he had an instant fan in me. I saw Pulp Fiction twice in theaters, once on opening day, then months later, with a cheering audience, when it was up for Best Picture. I spent two … [Read more...] about THE HATEFUL EIGHT New Movie Review
FURIOUS 7: New Movie Review for Fast and Furious 7 Sequel
At last, we finally get to see how the filmmakers of Furious 7 completed their film. As most everyone knows, this is the sequel that suffered the death of its Fast and Furious star, the charming Paul Walker. Rather than shut the production down, or rework the film to have Walker's character killed off or (perhaps as offensive an idea) employ another actor to replace him, the … [Read more...] about FURIOUS 7: New Movie Review for Fast and Furious 7 Sequel