Our J.P. reviews director Luc Besson’s version of the French science fiction comics series, “Valérian and Laureline.” Previous SIDEWALKS guests Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne star in “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.” Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets STX Entertainment Directed by Luc Besson…
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The training wheels come off for young Spidey, as “Spider-Man: Homecoming” prepares for the coming of a full-fledged hero. Our J.P. reviews the film. “SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING” Columbia Pictures Opens: Friday, July 7, 2017 This film has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA. Directed By Jon Watts Produced By Kevin…
They’re back … for the 5th feature in the blockbuster film series. Our J.P. has his thoughts on “Transformers: The Last Knight,” starring the returning Mark Wahlberg. Transformers: The Last Knight Paramount Pictures Directed by: Michael Bay Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Josh Duhamel, Anthony Hopkins, Laura Haddock, Jerrod Carmichael, Isabela Moner…
Yet another swashbuckling adventure staring the swaggering, drunkard and flamboyant pirate of the high seas Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp). Our J.P. reviews “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” the fifth installment of the movie series. PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES (in Digital 3D)…
Director Ridley Scott returns to the far, dark reaches of space for the terrifying follow-up to “Prometheus.” “Alien: Covenant” 20th Century Fox Directed by Ridley Scott Produced by Ridley Scott, Mark Huffam, Michael Schaefer, David Giler, Walter Hill Screenplay by John Logan, Dante Harper Story by Jack Paglen, Michael Green…
“The Fast and the Furious” franchise continues with its 8th outing. Our J.P. reviews “The Fate of the Furious” starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Kurt Russell and Charlize Theron. THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS (Universal) Rated: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned – Some Material May Be Inappropriate…
“Ghost in the Shell” is a seinen manga series written and illustrated by Masamune Shirow. The Japanese comics have spawned a media franchise that includes animated films, books, video games and now an American film. Our J.P. reviews the Scarlett Johansson-led live-action, Hollywood adaptation. Ghost in the Shell Paramount Pictures…
“Kong: Skull Island” is not like hammy B-movies of ole. 84 years on the big screen, the legendary beast still reigns supreme in the monster movie arena. Our J.P. reviews the Jordan Vogt-Roberts that stars Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, John Goodman and Brie Larson. KONG: SKULL ISLAND Warner Bros.…
Is this finally the end of Hugh Jackman playing Wolverine? After nine films for the last 17 years, our previous SIDEWALKS guest plays his best known part in the solo outing, “Logan.” Our J.P. reviews the film. LOGAN (20th Century Fox) Release: March 3, 2017 Director: James Mangold Produced ByHutch…
In 2006, Vin Diesel announced that he would be returning as Xander Cage in a second sequel. Finally, after years of changing film studios, directors and production schedules, “xXx: Return of Xander Cage” is finally here and our J.P. has his review. xXx: Return of Xander Cage Paramount Pictures Director:…
Our own Lori is a big “Harry Potter” fan. She was nervous about a prequel film, “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.” Find out if she likes the film. What about you? Did you like the film? “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” Directed by David Yates Produced…
Following “Batman v Superman,” DC releases the next chapter with the villains as the leads. Our J.P. reviews “Suicide Squad,” starring Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, and Viola Davis. SUICIDE SQUAD Warner Bros. Pictures Released: Friday, August 5, 2016 MPAA Rating: PG-13 for “sequences of violence and action throughout,…
“Who are you going call?” Maybe the new “Ghostbusters.” Our JP, a diehard fan of the original film, gives us his thoughts on the reboot featuring an all-female cast. “GHOSTBUSTERS” Columbia Pictures Released Date: Friday, July 15, 2016 Rated: PG-13 by the MPAA. Running Time: 108 minutes Directed by Paul…
A major fan of the animated series, our J.P. give us his take on the live action film, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.” Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies Present “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” Release Date: June 3, 2016 RATED: PG-13 FOR SCI-FI ACTION…
On this corner: Team Captain America. Or this side: Team Iron Man. The “Avengers” go to battle in “Captain America: Civil War.” Our J.P. and Richard have their takes on the latest Marvel film. CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Walt Disney Studios / Marvel Studios Rating: PG-13 U.S. Release date: May…
It’s the battle between two of the world’s best known superheroes. Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill lead the cast of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.” Our J.P. has his take. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Warner Bros. Pictures) Rated PG-13 by the MPAA for intense sequences of…