Shailene Woodley Anchors the Taut and Compelling “Adrift”
There’s nothing particularly new about a “man versus sea” tale, but having a female protagonist enables the new film “Adrift” to immediately stand out. A number of other qualities give the movie adventure distinction as well. For starters, it’s a true story, based on Tami Oldham’s incredible 2002 biography Red Sky in Mourning: A True […]
BH Tilt’s “Upgrade” Raises the Bar on Science Fiction Fun
Blumhouse Productions has given film audiences some remarkable and profitable horror franchises including “Paranormal Activity”, “Insidious”, “The Purge”, and “Sinister.” Blumhouse’s latest release, under the BH Tilt banner, is entitled “Upgrade” and the sci-fi thriller could quickly become the next breakout series for them. It’s wickedly witty, zips along with gusto, and has a rich […]
There’s More Than Meets the Eye in the Thriller “In Darkness”
You all remember Natalie Dormer, the versatile British actress from Game Of Thrones, Hunger Games and The Tudors. After a long gestation period, she finally makes her screenwriting debut with her taught thriller, In Darkness. Ever since James Stewart wiled away his hours spying on a murderer across his courtyard in 1954’s “Rear Window”, there […]
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is Fun if not Forceful
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is a title that works on two levels. First, it’s the origin story about beloved franchise character Han Solo, and second, it’s the first solo film that is not connected to the sequencing of events evident in all the other films. It’s a ton of fun, and well made on […]
“Deadpool 2” Mixes Snark and Sensitivity in the Franchise Follow-up
Jeff York shares his thoughts on Deadpool 2 with Creative Screenwriting Magazine. D2 is both funny and surprisingly poignant too. After the incredible and unexpected success of the first “Deadpool” film in 2016, the filmmakers probably wondered just where to take the sequel. Dirtier? Grosser? More violent? The origins story about Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) […]
