‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Review: This Is Why We Go to the Movies

‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ Review: This Is Why We Go to the Movies

I’m going to state my biases upfront: I think Mission: Impossible is, without a doubt, one of the most impressive film franchises of all time. If you listened to the latest episode of Talkies, you already know I think it’s only gotten better with age too. We recorded that episode the day after watching all…

Jack Quaid as “Nate" in Novocaine from Paramount Pictures.

‘Novocaine’ Review – Jack Quaid Takes a Beating in This Fun Action Comedy

R.E.M. told us that everybody hurts, but do they? Jack Quaid, who plays Nate in Novocaine, the latest release from Paramount Pictures, certainly doesn’t.   Nate is a lonely, mild-mannered assistant manager at a local bank who has a rare disorder that prevents him from feeling pain. After falling for his co-worker Sherry, played by Amber…

September 5 Review — A Tense Look at the Munich Crisis Through the Eyes of the Media

September 5 Review — A Tense Look at the Munich Crisis Through the Eyes of the Media

The last of my coverage from the Austin Film Festival (AFF) is with this review for the upcoming film, September 5.  September 5 was co-written and directed by Tim Fehlbaum, a Swiss film director in his first mainstream feature film. Moritz Binder and Alex David join Tim as co-writers.  The film chronicles the 1972 Munich…