“Run, Hide, Fight: Infidels” starring Jonathan Majors – The Trailer is Here!

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Run, Hide, Fight: Infidels starring Jonathan Majors – The trailer is here.

This one is going to be controversial for a couple of reasons.  1. Jonathan Majors 2. The subject matter presentation.

So… what do you think?

When radical Islamic terrorists hijack a liberal college’s pro-Palestine encampment to enforce barbaric Sharia law on students and execute infidels in a makeshift caliphate, a ragtag band of red-blooded students, a security guard tired of ‘Uncle Tom’ smears, and a Delta Force vet must arm up to save their clueless peers and keep America from surrendering to the enemy on its own soil.

“High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam” starring Joel Kinnaman – The Poster & Trailer are Here!

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The poster and trailer for High Value Target: The Hunt for Saddam are here.  This limited series stars Joel Kinnaman.  It premieres September 13th.

Inspired by the memoir DEBRIEFING THE PRESIDENT by CIA Analyst John Nixon, the eight-episode political thriller chronicles one man’s relentless pursuit of truth amid a nation’s complicated quest for justice. The series is co-written and directed by Emmy Award-nominee Leslie Greif and produced by AR Content, who optioned Nixon’s book, and Big Dreams Entertainment.

The first two episodes of HIGH VALUE TARGET: THE HUNT FOR SADDAM will debut Sunday, September 13 at 9pm ET/PT, followed by episode three on Monday, September 14 at 9pm ET/PT on TNT. New episodes will premiere on subsequent Sunday and Monday evenings at 9pm ET/PT, culminating with the finale on Sunday, October 4 on TNT.

For the first time, HIGH VALUE TARGET: THE HUNT FOR SADDAM brings to television screens the story of John Nixon (Joel Kinnaman), the first CIA officer to interrogate Saddam Hussein (Waleed Zuaiter, The Girlfriend) following his capture in December 2003.

Set against the backdrop of one of the most consequential military operations in recent history, the pulse-pounding series explores the high-stakes exchanges between Nixon and Hussein. As Nixon seeks answers from the former Iraqi leader in his search for weapons of mass destruction, he is forced to confront the far-reaching consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the ramifications that would reverberate around the world for decades to come.

“The Deputy” starring Duke Nicholson​, William H. Macy, Tiffany Haddish, Stephen Dorff, Devon Ross, Julia Fox, and Billie Lourd – The Poster & Trailer are Here!

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Here are the poster and trailer for The Deputy.  

The film is based on THE DEPUTY by Victor Gischler.  I read the book when it first came out and loved it.  If Gischler’s name sounds familiar, you may remember that Fast Charlie, the film starring Pierce Brosnan, was based on Gischler’s novel GUN MONKEYS (which I thought was better than the film).

Here’s to hoping the movie is as good as the novel.

THE DEPUTY | Official Trailer | Starring Duke Nicholson

In Theaters & On Digital September 25
Film Page: https://wellgousa.com/films/deputy

Chief Kreuger (William H. Macy) assigns rookie Deputy Toby Sawyer (Duke Nicholson) to guard a dead body. But when the corpse vanishes, Toby launches a frantic search that unearths decades of small-town rot. Pressured to look the other way, Toby finds a lone ally in Deputy Amanda Jackson (Tiffany Haddish) and sets his sights to unravel a lethal web of corruption to clear his name in a town where secrets stay buried.

Directed by Matt Sukkar
Starring Duke Nicholson​, William H. Macy, Tiffany Haddish, Stephen Dorff, Devon Ross, Julia Fox, and Billie Lourd

“Little Brother” (2026) starring John Cena and Eric Andre / Z-View

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Little Brother  (2026)

Director:  Matt Spicer

Screenplay: Jarrad Paul, Andrew Mogel

Stars:  John Cena, Eric André, Michelle Monaghan, Ego Nwodim,  Sherry Cola and Christopher Meloni.

Tagline: An uncomfortably touching comedy.

The Plot…

Rudd Landy has a beautiful wife, two healthy boys and a successful real estate career.  Sadly, Rudd has always lived in Josh, his older brother’s shadow.  That may change if Rudd makes good on his shot to star in a reality series.

Rudd rushes to the hospital when he gets a call that his brother was in a bad wreck.  Rudd arrives to discover it wasn’t Josh in an accident.  A man named Marcus was… and Marcus claims to be Rudd’s brother.

It turns out that in high school, Rudd on a whim, signed up for the Big Brother program.  Rudd became Marcus’ “big brother.”  They hung out for a while and then as time passed drifted apart.  They hadn’t seen each other in decades.

But Marcus wants to rekindle their friendship.

Rudd thinks Marcus is working a scam.  Rudd’s wife thinks Marcus is sincere and invites him to stay with them while he recovers.

If Rudd thought his issues with his older brother were a problem, wait until he gets a load of what his little “brother” brings.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Little Brother‘s tagline, An uncomfortably touching comedy, is spot on.  Some of the humor is gross and uncomfortable.  If that’s your jam, you’ll like this better than me.

Little Brother  (2026) rates 2 of 5 stars.

“Play Misty for Me” (1971) directed and starring Clint Eastwood, also starring Jessica Walter, Donna Mills and John Larch / Z-View

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Play Misty for Me  (1971)

Director:  Clint Eastwood

Screenplay: Jo Heims, Dean Riesner;  story by Jo Heims

Stars:  Clint Eastwood, Jessica Walter, Donna Mills, John Larch, Clarice Taylor and Don Siegel.

Tagline: The scream you hear may be your own!

The Plot…

Dave Garner is a late night DJ.  Dave is also a player.  He’s good looking and knows it.  His womanizing ways cost him his relationship with Tobie, the woman would might have been “the one”.

Dave often stops in for a drink at his favorite bar after work.  Sometimes he uses his charm and good looks to pick up a woman.  Dave always makes sure that his new friend knows that he’s only looking for a casual relationship.  Which is what happens the night he meets Evelyn Draper.  She’s attractive, friendly and like Dave, isn’t looking for anything more than a good time.

It turns out Evelyn wasn’t being honest.  Worse still, she isn’t the friendly rationale person she seemed.

When Tobie comes back into Dave’s life, things spiral out of control.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Don Siegel, who directed five Clint Eastwood films, appears as Murph, the bartender.

Play Misty for Me marks Clint Eastwood’s debut as a film director… and Don Siegel’s as an actor.

The film was originally to be set in LA.  Clint Eastwood changed the location to  the small town of Carmel-by-the-Sea.  Eastwood was then able to film at actual locations (the radio station, bars, houses, etc.).  Years later Clint Eastwood would become mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

The concert scenes were shot at the 1970 Monterey Jazz Festival.

Jessica Walter is amazing in her role as Evelyn.  She was nominated for a well-deserved Golden Globe Award for Best Actress.

I saw this film when it was first released.  I made the tagline, “the scream you hear may be your own” come true.  (Keep in mind I was just 13.)  I’ve watched Play Misty for Me many times over the years and it still holds up.

Play Misty for Me  (1971) rates 5 of 5 stars.

“Contagion” directed by Steven Soderbergh, starring Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Winslet / Z-View

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Contagion (2011)

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Screenplay:  Scott Z. Burns

Strs: Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Winslet, Bryan Cranston, Jennifer Ehle, Sanaa Lathan, John Hawkes and Elliott Gould.

Tagline: Nothing Spreads Like Fear

The Plot…

Beth Emhoff returns home from a Hong Kong business trip feeling a bit under the weather.  Two days later, Beth is dead.  Her young son who became ill shortly after her return soon dies as well.

When others around the country show the same symptoms as Beth and quickly die, the Center for Disease Control and Homeland Security go on high alert.  The CDC has never seen a virus like this.  Scientists must develop a plan to minimize deaths caused by the virus as they search for a cure.  Masks, distancing and other steps are accepted by some but not others.  Meanwhile Homeland Security works to discover if this outbreak was a planned attack.  If so, they must work out the appropriate response.

As the virus rapidly spreads, and the deaths mount, conspiracy theories abound.  They only create more confusion, doubt and distrust.

If a cure isn’t found, millions more will die.  The clock is ticking.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

I saw Contagion when it was first released.  I thought it was a good film. I recently watched it again and thought it was even better.  Although made nearly a decade before COVID, so much of the events covered in the film actually took place during the COVID pandemic.

In December 2019, Contagion was listed in 270th place in Warner Bros.’ catalogue.  Since the COVID pandemic the film has become much more popular rising as high as #2.  After COVID Contagion also reappeared at the top of ITunes rentals.

The head used in Gwyneth Paltrow’s autopsy was actually created for the movie Se7en and reused here.

Contagion (2011) rates 4 of 5 stars.

NIGHTFALL (aka THE DARK CHASE) by David Goodis / Z-View

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NIGHTFALL (aka THE DARK CHASE) by David Goodis

First sentence…

“It was one of those hot sticky nights that makes Manhattan show its age.”

The Overview:  Beware of Spoilers…

Jim Vanning is a wanted man.  The cops want him in regard to the theft of $300,000.00.  The crooks involved in the theft want Vanning as well.  Problem is, Vanning can’t remember exactly what happened.

Vanning knows a man was killed during the robbery.  Did he kill the guy?  Was he part of the robbery crew?  Was he an innocent that got caught up in the theft?   He knows he had the $300,000.00 in a satchel at one point.  Now he doesn’t know what happened to the loot.

Vanning is tired of running.  It’s just a question of who or what is going to get to him first… the crooks… the cops… or his memory.

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NIGHTFALL was also released under the titles CONVICTED and THE DARK CHASE.  It was also adapted into a feature film under the Nightfall title in 1957.  It was directed by Jacques  (Cat People; Out of the Past; Night of the Demon) Tourneur and starred Aldo Ray, Brian Keith and Anne Bancroft.

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“Fluttering Hearts”(1927) starring Charley Chase and Oliver Hardy / Z-View

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Fluttering Hearts (1927)

Director: James Parrott

Screenplay:  H.M. Walker

Stars:  Charley Chase, Oliver Hardy, Martha Sleeper.

Tagline: None.

The Plot…

A young woman cannot wait to get to a big department store sale.  Her reckless driving attracts the attention of a motorcycle cop.  The woman arrives at the sale with the cop in hot pursuit.  Charley, attracted to the woman decides to help her.

Later, in an effort to get in good with the lady’s dad, Charley goes up against Big Bill, a mobster who is blackmailing her father.

Let the antics begin!

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Charley Chase was an writer, director and actor.  Although he died at a relatively young age (46), his resume includes 282 acting roles, 174 films as a director and 37 as writer.

Fluttering Hearts was directed by Charley Chase’s brother.

Oliver Hardy (of Laurel & Hardy fame) plays Big Bill.

Fluttering Hearts (1927) rates 3 of 5 stars.

“Famous Last Words: Eric Dane” (2025) / Z-View

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Famous Last Words: Eric Dane  (2025)

Director:  Ivan Dudynsky

Stars:  Eric Dane, Brad Falchuk

Tagline: None.

The Plot…

Eric Dane knew he was dying.  In April 2025, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Since the diagnosis, Dane’s health rapidly declined.  Three months before his death, Dane sat with Brad Falchuk for a final interview.

The interview took place in a closed studio room.  Camera operators were outside the set and couldn’t hear what was being said.  Falchuk guided the conversation which touched on topics such as living in the present; choosing friends wisely, finding your passion/joy and dealing with hardships with grace.

Then Falchuk left the room.  Dane was given the time to speak his final last words.  Dane’s last message would not be heard by anyone until after his death and the interview aired.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

The interview was filmed secretly in November 2025.  Dane died on February 19, 2026.  The interview premiered the next day.

I was an Eric Dane fan thanks to the series The Last Ship.  I became a bigger fan after watching this interview.  He approached his end with positivity, dignity and self-reflection.  His final message was to his fans and daughters.

Famous Last Words: Eric Dane  (2025) rates 5 of 5 stars.