In the Heat of the Night 1967 “US” REVELS IN CHILLS AND TWISTS; TCM FILM FESTIVAL PREVIEW A Film Review by Tim Riley US (Rated R) Jordan Peele, the writer, and director behind the surprise hit thriller “Get Out,” follows up with his sophomore outing in the unnerving “Us,” an identity crisis story…
“TRIPLE FRONTIER” ESCAPIST HEIST FARE FUN; TCM UPDATE A TV Review by Tim Riley “TRIPLE FRONTIER” ON NETFLIX A heist caper with former members of Special Forces pulling off a big score is not a fresh, novel concept but Netflix’s “Triple Frontier,” graced with an excellent cast, is a highly watchable diversion. The putative…
“CAPTAIN MARVEL” A FEMALE-DRIVEN SUPERHERO ACTION ADVENTURE A Film Review by Tim Riley “CAPTAIN MARVEL” Rated PG-13 The abundance of superheroes generated from the source materials of Marvel Comics and DC Comics is a driving force for a seemingly endless stream of cinematic versions bombarding the theatrical market. The Marvel Comic Universe…
“WHISKEY CAVALIER” ON ABC NETWORK By Tim Riley A television series about international spies that is fun and light-hearted brings back memories about “Get Smart” and the British show “The Avengers” starring Diana Rigg and Patrick Macnee. That appears to be the vibe the ABC network is going for with “Whiskey Cavalier,” starring Scott Foley…
“STAN & OLLIE” A COMIC GEM A Film and TV Review by Tim Riley “STAN & OLLIE” Rated PG Not all movies get a wide release. Some appear to be limited to large urban areas or art-house cinemas. “Stan & Ollie” falls into the category of a worthwhile film that requires a careful…
