Director Jeff Wadlow ("Truth or Dare" 2018) tried his hand at putting together a film version of "Fantasy Island," the television series that ran from 1977 to 1984 on ABC. He failed miserably. The picture has the familiar story of five people who come to the [..]

The latest entry into Universal Pictures' cinematic Dark Universe is the often remade "The Invisible Man." This excellent thriller stars Elizabeth Moss as a woman who feels that she is being stalked by her abusive boyfriend even after his apparent suicide. Director-screenwriter [..]

"Dolittle" is an absolutely terrible film in almost every way: Bad writing, amateurish gags, a boring storyline, lack-luster special effects, and dismal performances by cast members. Director Stephen Gaghan ("Syriana" 2005), who also co-wrote the screenplay with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, has released this complete [..]

Scientists try to escape a deep sea research station when it was damaged by an earthquake in the science fiction action picture "Underwater." The encounters with some "scary" sea creatures demonstrates that this is cheap scifi drama poorly executed by director William Eubank ("The Signal" 2014) and [..]

Marvel Studios has produced yet another big extravaganza of a film with "Thor: Love and Thunder," a sequel to 2017's "Thor: Ragnorok" and the 29th offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It continues the story of superhero Thor and his friends, with loads of action and [..]

Producer-director-screenwriter Rian Johnson ("Star Wars: The Last Jedi" 2017) has given us an off-beat and entertaining who-done-it motion picture, a comical look at a family reunion where the 85-year-old patriarch is murdered. The talented cast includes some prominent names like Daniel Craig, Jamie Lee [..]

John Wayne stars in the wildly entertaining western heist movie "The War Wagon," where he plays a man seeking compensation for being wrongfully imprisoned three years before. Director Burt Kennedy ("Mail Order Bride" 1964) put in all of the great production values that make The Duke look [..]

"Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" has become a familiar catchphrase in the English language thanks to producer-director Stanley Kramer ("It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" 1963) and screenwriter William Rose. The film explores the topic of interracial marriage, from every possible angle, in this love story [..]

"Valley of the Dolls" is a trashy melodrama film based on Jacqueline Susann's 1966 novel of the same name. It is the story of three young women in show business and their struggles with drug addiction. Veteran director Mark Robson ("Von Ryan's Express" 1965) could not [..]

"The Reluctant Astronaut" was a vehicle for Don Knotts and hiss unique brand of comedy. He was greatly aided by producer-director Edward Montagne ("McHale's Navy" 1964) and screenwriters James Fritzell and Everett Greenbaum, who also penned the teleplays for "The Andy Griffith Show," on which Knotts appeared [..]