Posts Tagged ‘First Blood’
Film Review – Trigger Warning
The most thrilling action scene of Trigger Warning (2024) takes place during the opening scene. That does not bode well for the rest of the movie. We’re brought deep into the deserts of Syria, where a squad of American soldiers – led by Parker (Jessica Alba) –…
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Film Review – Sly
“Time” is the running theme throughout the documentary, Sly (2023). For its main subject, Sylvester Stallone, time is constantly on his mind. Is there time to make another hit movie? Does he spend enough time with his family? Has he spent enough time building bridges and reconciling with…
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Film Review – Bullet To The Head
I keep thinking to myself that Sylvester Stallone is an underrated actor. Remember, he was nominated for an acting Oscar—granted, it was 1977 and he was still up-and-coming when he played the title role in Rocky. The point still stands. If Stallone is inspired, he…
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Episode 131 – The Danger Zone
In honor of The Hunger Games, Spencer and Greg discuss child deaths in film. Then they discuss the theme of “one vs. many,” and give DVD picks of the week.
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Wishful Thinking – Endings
(PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ARTICLE IS RIDDLED WITH SPOILERS ABOUT MOVIE ENDINGS. IF YOU WANT TO SAVE YOURSELF SOME SURPRISES, AVOID READING SECTIONS ON MOVIES YOU HAVEN’T SEEN YET.) I have often thought throughout the years that one of the chief differences between a good…
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