Tag: Movies

Brothers (2024) | REVIEW

Peter Dinklage, Glenn Close, and Josh Brolin in BROTHERS — PHOTO: Prime Video.

Directed by Max Barbakow — Screenplay by Macon Blair.

Max Barbakow’s Brothers, from a script by Macon Blair (I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore), is a buddy action crime comedy that follows twin brothers Moke (played by Josh Brolin) and Jady Munger (played by Peter Dinklage) who, after a shared history of crimes over the years, team-up to do ‘one last job’ together. During their previous ‘last job’ years ago, Jady was apprehended and sent to prison while Moke managed to get away, and so at the start of the film, they find themselves on opposite ends of life. Jady has just gotten out of prison, under suspicious circumstances, while Moke is trying to start a family and live as a law-abiding citizen. However, when Moke loses his job due to his criminal past, Jady finds an angle to convince his brother to join up with him for a road trip and a heist. Meanwhile, we discover that Jady made a shady deal with an aggressive crooked cop (played by Brendan Fraser) and his judge father (played by M. Emmet Walsh), who intend to keep track of whether or not Jady follows through on their deal.

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Caddo Lake (2024) | REVIEW

Dylan O’Brien in CADDO LAKE — PHOTO: Max.

Directed by Celine Held and Logan George — Screenplay by Celine Held and Logan George.

Every once in a while, you encounter a film that completely blindsides you in the best way possible for a variety of reasons including you not really having the highest of expectations for it. Why didn’t I have high expectations? Well, I think the fact that it was being unceremoniously dumped onto a streaming service, in this case, Max, certainly didn’t prepare me for something particularly great. But, and I mean this wholeheartedly, Celine Held and Logan George’s Caddo Lake is one of the better feature-length surprises of the year thus far — not necessarily because it’s one of the best films of the year (it isn’t and it almost definitely won’t be regarded as such), but more so because of how much this captivating and relatively strong film came out of nowhere. 

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‘Salem’s Lot (2024) | REVIEW

Ben Mears (played by Lewis Pullman) looks out at the vampires in his hometown in ‘SALEM’S LOT — PHOTO: New Line Cinema/Max (Still image from trailer).

Directed by Gary Dauberman (Annabelle Comes Home) — Screenplay by Gary Dauberman.

This long-awaited Stephen King adaptation has gone through what many would describe as development hell. The film started principal photography in late 2021 and was originally slated to be released theatrically in 2022, but it was shelved or delayed due to a variety of circumstances including COVID-19-related post-production issues. Despite there having been talk about releasing it a year ago around the time of the SAG-AFTRA strikes, it remained shelved for quite some time, which led many to fear that, like Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’s Batgirl or Dave Green’s Coyote vs. Acme, it could be yet another finished but unreleased and permanently shelved Warner Bros. Pictures product. Earlier this year, Stephen King even got involved and questioned its shelving, but, eventually, it was finally released straight to Max almost two weeks ago. Though not exactly a gem in its current state, there are definitely things to like about this adaptation that has, thankfully, finally seen the light of day.

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Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) | REVIEW

Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix in Joker: Folie à Deux — PHOTO: Warner Bros. Pictures (Still image from trailers).

Directed by Todd Phillips — Screenplay by Scott Silver & Todd Phillips.

Only a select few films in recent years have had as much controversy surrounding their release, and yet still been celebrated by the industry, as Todd Phillips’ Joker, which was a massive box office success and earned its star, Joaquin Phoenix, an Oscar for his fully committed performance as the iconic DC Comics clown. When, however, Todd Phillips’ Joker: Folie à Deux, the long-awaited sequel, was released last week, it was without that same controversy, without that same concern, and without that same celebration in the industry, with critics, or audiences. Box office-wise, it landed with a thud, and fans of the original film have almost uniformly rejected the sequel. So, what gives? Well, let’s just say, it sometimes feels like Todd Phillips’ sequel is bending over backwards to distance itself from the people who championed the first film. Despite including some DC Comics references, it almost couldn’t be farther from fan service. It makes for a strange endeavor, but a very interesting film.

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Top Ten Films of 2022

This is a list of the best films of 2022. There are many like it, but this one is mine. It is very late, but pay it no mind. The film industry in 2022 felt like a massive and powerful response to the limitations of the COVID-lockdown era. One action film saved the box office industry in America, one Asian film transcended borders to infect us all with joy, great filmmakers put out exceptional entries in their ouevre, and multiple different versions of Pinocchio were released — but only one of the made a positive impact. Let’s have a look at the best films of 2022.

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2019 Film Preview: Franchise Films and Blockbusters – Special Features #38

It’s that time of the year again. We are still in awards season, Golden Globe hopefuls are getting their acceptance speeches ready, and we are getting closer and closer to the new year. We are getting closer to the end of December. So, I thought, this is probably a good time to look at what films we’ll fall in love with in 2019. In this, the first of two articles about 2019 films, I present you with select franchise or blockbuster films that I have on my watchlist for the upcoming year. Continue reading “2019 Film Preview: Franchise Films and Blockbusters – Special Features #38” →

I’m Jeffrey Rex ‘Award’ Show Announced

In the next few days, perhaps even hours, if you are lucky, I will be posting a blogpost regarding my personal picks for various ‘Awards’ for 2013. The I’m Jeffrey Rex Award Show will feature the following categories – do note that I have listed at least 2 nominees for each category:

  • Playstation 3 Game of The Year 2013:
    – The Last of Us.
    – Grand Theft Auto V (5).
  • Playstation 4 Game of The Year 2013:
    – LEGO Marvel Super Heroes.
    – Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag.
    – RESOGUN.
  • Playstation Vita Game of The Year 2013:
    – Tearaway.
    – Guacamelee!
  • PC/MAC Game of The Year 2013:
    – Gone Home.
    – Football Manager 2014.
  • Overall Game of The Year 2013:
    – The Last of Us.
    – Grand Theft Auto V (5).
    – RESOGUN.
    – Gone Home.
  • Movie of The Year 2013:
    – Gravity.
    – The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
    – Jagten/The Hunt (Based on Danish/US Release Date).
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Cinematic Experience 2013:
    – Mads Mikkelsen in Jagten/The Hunt.
    – Simon Pegg in The World’s End.
    – Martin Freeman in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Cinematic Experience 2013:
    – Sandra Bullock in Gravity.
    – Rinko Kikuchi in Pacific Rim.
    – Amy Adams in Man of Steel.
  • Best Performance in Directing a Cinematic Experience 2013:
    – Alfonso Cuarón for Gravity.
    – Peter Jackson for The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
    – Guillermo del Toro for Pacific Rim.
  • Television Show of The Year 2013:
    – Breaking Bad.
    – Game of Thrones.
    – House of Cards.
  • Best Peformance by an Actor in a Television Show 2013:
    – Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad.
    – Kevin Spacey in House of Cards.
    – Mads Mikkelsen in Hannibal.
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Show 2013:
    – Robin Wright in House of Cards.
    – Vera Farmiga in Bates Motel.
    – Emilia Clarke in Game of Thrones.
  • Song of The Year 2013:
    – “Holy Grail” by Jay Z featuring Justin Timberlake.
    – “Headlights” by Eminem featuring Nate Ruess.
  • Chelsea FC Player of The Year 2013:
    – Eden Hazard.
    – Frank Lampard.
    – Juan Mata.
  • Chicago Bears Player of The Year 2013:
    – Josh McCown, Backup Quarterback.
    – Alshon Jeffery, Wide Receiver.
    – Kyle Long, Offensive Lineman (Rookie).
  • FC Copenhagen Player of The Year 2013:
    – Nicolai Jørgensen.
    – Rurik Gislason.
    – Thomas Delaney.
  • Overall Performance of The Year 2013:
    – Creating The Last of Us, by Naughty Dog.
    – Cinematographic and Directorial Achievement in Gravity, by Alfonso Cuarón & Emmanuel Lubezski.
    – Excellence in writing Breaking Bad, by Vince Gilligan (Representing the Writing Staff)

*Do note that when dealing with movies, games and songs I nominate out of the pieces I have seen, played or listened to.

I will announce the winners in the next few days,
– I’m Jeffrey Rex

 

Introduction

Welcome,

This is my first WordPress blog ever. Previously I’ve mainly focused on the blogging site “blogger”, but I really like the look of this blogging site. On this blog you’ll read about my life, but mostly about my interests.

My interests include movies (of any genre), sports (like Football & Soccer, and sometimes Basketball & Hockey) – and, rarely, politics.

Hopefully, you won’t be disappointed.

– I’m Jeffrey Rex.