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C. Thomas Howell Takes a Slow Ride

As a father, certain movies resonate deeply, often pulling me into their stories as I imagine myself in the scenes — especially ones that deal with kids and cancer. I can’t help but think about what I would do if… Continue Reading →

Killers of the Flower Moon Explores the Darker Facets of American History

I must confess my fondness for well-crafted Westerns. Despite my virtual film library being primarily dominated by sci-fi and horror, classic and contemporary Westerns have captured my admiration. Whether it’s timeless gems like Gunfight at the O.K. Corral or Guns… Continue Reading →

EPIX Gives Billy the Kid a Sympathetic, Vengeful Backstory

Per Matt The wild, wild West has always fascinated me. I’ve enjoyed all sorts of Western tales throughout the years, with True Grit and 3:10 to Yuma being a couple of favorites (along with their remakes), as well as Eastwood’s… Continue Reading →

The Harder They Fall Aims to Revive the Western Genre

Per Matt Western movies tend to follow tried-but-true tropes. I’ve enjoyed watching them throughout the years, but their storylines are often predictable. The good guys are often officers upholding the law, chasing down criminals or even Native Americans. Dances with… Continue Reading →

O’Quinn Brings Justice to Perpetual Lawlessness

Per Matt Terry O’Quinn is an authority on arresting television, as the veteran actor has made a career appearing in intense programs, including the new EPIX series, Perpetual Grace, LTD.

Preacher Does Some Soul Searching in Season 2

Jesse Custer’s journey, as a character on Preacher, has been an emotionally rocky road so far, but Season 2 of the AMC TV series has led him to New Orleans, where he seeks an audience with God, who has strangely… Continue Reading →

Lawman at The End of The World: The Philosophy of Rick Grimes

“To be sane in a world of madmen is in itself madness.” ― Jean-Jacques Rousseau          I can’t help but think of Rick Grimes and his cowboy boots when I see this quote by the 18th century political philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Maybe such… Continue Reading →

What We Learned From Season 1 of Preacher

Everyone’s got their own demons to hide… figuratively, as well as literally, in the small town of Annville, Texas. Preacher, the quirky supernatural drama, fantasy, horror and action TV series based on the Vertigo comic books, published by DC comics and airing… Continue Reading →

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