Out There In The Dark: Thoughts on the Movies

No matter what life throws at you, it's always nice to know you can escape into the dark. Especially when they're great, even when they're bad ... they're the movies, after all.

Sunday, September 7, 2025

"Lurker"

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☆ ☆ ☆ ½ There's something about the title Lurker that implies — not quite promises, but more than suggests — a very different movie...

Sunday, August 10, 2025

"Weapons"

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☆ ☆ ☆ ½ It would be hard to conceive of a better set-up for a movie than the one Zach Cregger has dreamed up for his new thriller Weapon...

"Sketch"

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☆ ☆ ☆ Many movies make the mistake of having a great setup with a disappointing payoff. They've got a great idea, communicate it p...

Friday, August 8, 2025

"East of Wall"

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☆ ☆ ½ The indie vibe that suffuses many major film festivals is at the heart of East of Wall , an intriguing and not altogether succes...

Monday, July 21, 2025

"Superman"

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☆ ☆ ½ Every generation, it's said, gets the government it deserves. The same, it appears, is true for Superman, whose debut in comic...

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

"Sorry, Baby"

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☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Agnes isn't the most comfortable person to be around. Even when she's trying to get cozy, there's something ever ...

Monday, June 23, 2025

"The Life of Chuck"

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☆ ☆ ☆ ½ It seems so long ago, but it wasn't, that TV commercials used to be slick affairs with significant budget, little 30-secon...

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John: I'm lucky enough to make my living within the entertainment industry, and have never lost my passion for movies. Quite apart from my "day job, " I created this job to share my thoughts on movies ... and encourage yours. No matter what life throws at you, it's always nice to know you can escape into the movies. Especially when they're great, even when they're bad ... they're the movies, after all.

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