Author Archives: Jack Poessiger

Directed by Ang Lee. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Starring Will Smith—in DUAL roles no less! With all that talent going for it….frankly, I expected more than what turns out to be a pretty routine sci-fi action thriller. “GEMINI MAN” has … Continue reading →

There have been memorable portrayals of the Joker through the years… Certainly Jack Nicholson in 1989 comes to mind. And Heath Ledger’s Oscar winning portrayal in 2008. This weekend Joaquin Phoenix as ‘Arthur Fleck’ is deeply disturbing on many levels. … Continue reading →

Here it is—and almost too late… It’s the end of September. You’re planning on a Thanksgiving or Christmas trip—and you haven’t purchased your airline tickets yet? What are you waiting for? It’s not going to get any cheaper, I can … Continue reading →

Toto, I don’t think we’re in Kansas anymore… Come to think of it, we’re a long way from over the rainbow. In the new bio-drama “JUDY” Ms. Garland has actually drifted BEHIND the rainbow. But, when it comes to awards, Renee … Continue reading →

The battle lines are being drawn… It’s the conflict over program content during a period when Netflix is about to face major competition from Disney’s new streaming service, as well as Comcast and Warner Media. Who’s going to blink first? The current chess … Continue reading →

So what’s in a title? It can be a lot when it comes to lesser-known and/or independent movies. Take this week’s new feel-good, comedic drama called ‘THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON‘. When I mention the title to people, the results I’ve … Continue reading →

Be prepared… The very first line in “GOOD BOYS” contains an F-Bomb delivered by a 12 year old. Also be prepared for 90 minutes of funny dialogue coming from an angst-ridden trio of young boys trying to fit into the … Continue reading →

So you’re looking forward to Melissa McCarthy’s latest flick… After all, it looks like a lot of action and fun. Like maybe another ‘Girls Buddy’ movie reminiscent of 2006’s “GHOSTBUSTERS”? Well, take it from me – it’s NOT! “THE KITCHEN” instead … Continue reading →

For fans in need of a “FAST & FURIOUS” fix this summer… You’ll have to wait until next May when number nine in the franchise finally opens. Until then there is a new action-packed SPIN-OFF coming your way this weekend. And … Continue reading →

He’s one of a kind… He’s a filmmaker who belongs to that exclusive club of directors whose name alone can be the attraction—or better, often TOPS the actual title of the movie. He is Quentin Tarantino with a kaleidoscope of … Continue reading →

The news is good… No, make that VERY GOOD for fans of 1994’s animated “THE LION KING”. Not only has Disney expanded the telling of the Circle of Life from an hour and a half by about 30 minutes, the … Continue reading →

Been awhile since the days of the once popular popular cop-buddy comedies… Arguably the top of the line date back to “48 HOURS”, “LETHAL WEAPON” and the “BEVERLY HILLS COP” series. Well, there’s a new one in the genre opening … Continue reading →

It’s seldom these days I find a sequel or spin-off that’s better than its predecessor… But that is exactly what’s happening at the movies THIS weekend. TOY STORY 4 is just about everything one could wish and look forward to in … Continue reading →

critical consensus proclaims Late Night to be: “Smart, timely, and brought to life by a terrific cast, LATE NIGHT is a workplace comedy with a lot of heart—and just as many laughs.” The low budget independent movie made quite an impact … Continue reading →

I’ve been chided in the past for overlooking small, independent films in favor of major big budget studio releases… This week I rectify those (unjust) accusations by focusing on a fresh, funny new coming-of-age comedy. It’s a ‘small’ film called … Continue reading →

What goes around comes around… Seems like only yesterday theaters proclaimed in newspaper directory ads that certain movies showing in their multiplexes would be presented in the “revolutionary new” digital format. (We still HAD newspaper movie ads back then.) It … Continue reading →