Month: June 2020

There are several common threads that run through amost every Liam Neeson film so that you know what to expect. Since the always likable Irishman redefined himself with 2008’s “Taken”, he has become a bona fide action star. Armed with his signature gravelly voice, some clever one-liners, and particular sets of skills, Neeson has created […]… Continue reading REVIEW: “Run All Night” — Keith & the Movies

I had heard nothing but good things about Kitty Green’s feature film debut “The Assistant”. Unfortunately the COVID-19 outbreak cut short its theater run well before it made its way to many of the smaller markets. So I’ve been anxiously waiting for my chance to finally check out this #Me Too era drama that attempts […]… Continue reading REVIEW: “The Assistant” (2020) — Keith & the Movies

Originally set to debut at the South By Southwest film festival, Clark Duke’s feature film directorial debut “Arkansas” was forced to change course and now it drops on VOD this week. Duke (a Glenwood, Arkansas native) is probably best known for his roles in a string of irritating raunchy comedies. But “Arkansas” is a labor […]… Continue reading REVIEW: “Arkansas” (2020) — Keith & the Movies

I would bet most stateside moviegoers only know Jean Dujardin from his Oscar-winning performance in “The Artist”. It’s unfortunate because he’s a seasoned actor who has shown a dynamic range throughout his nearly 25 year career. The French actor has dabbled in nearly every genre, arguably shining brightest in the area of comedy. He’s a […]… Continue reading REVIEW: “Deerskin” (2020) — Keith & the Movies

The 1987 cult classic “The Lost Boys” forever broadened the way moviegoers would look at vampires. Throughout the decades there had been slight variations in the depictions of the fanged bloodsuckers, but most were still in the older, stodgier Dracula vein (bad pun attended). “The Lost Boys” presented them differently – young, cool, and with […]… Continue reading RETRO REVIEW: “The Lost Boys: (1987) — Keith & the Movies

Full disclosure, I had never heard of “Artemis Fowl” prior to its feature film announcement. I knew nothing of Irish author Eoin Colfer’s popular series of children’s novels that featured a total of eight books released from 2001 to 2012. So I can honestly say I came into Disney’s $125 million adaptation with fresh eyes […]… Continue reading REVIEW: “Artemis Fowl” (2020) — Keith & the Movies

If you were watching movies in the early to mid-1980’s you might have pegged Anthony Michael Hall as a sure-fire movie star in the making. He was the original Rusty Griswold in “National Lampoon’s Vacation”. He was the quintessential movie geek in the John Hughes films “Sixteen Candles”, “The Breakfast Club”, and “Weird Science”. Things […]… Continue reading RETRO REVIEW: “Johnny Be Good” (1988) — Keith & the Movies

Truly great movies can leave indelible marks. It may be through an emotional connection to the story. It may be through a remarkable performance or a signature scene. But it can also be through the brilliant imagery a film can carve into your mind. That’s what this feature is all about – highlighting great images […]… Continue reading Great Images from Great Movies #16: “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” — Keith & the Movies

It was a struggle. Crazy Romanian kid, doing his best to write in a foreign language. A post every two or so days, maybe it wasn’t a lot, but it was taking me hours and hours of work, of editing, of doing my best and yet still feeling as if there was more. I could […]… Continue reading [Blogging Mindset] One Man’s Ceiling is Another Man’s Floor — The Art of Blogging

In this brave new world, digital, interconnected, fast, and packed with information, the advice shared by humanity’s finest authors still holds true, proving that great writing, no matter how it’s shared, has to obey the same rules and principle. Here are 7 timeless tips that have helped me improve as a blogger. via What I Learned… Continue reading What I Learned About Blogging From The Masters of Literature — The Art of Blogging