Category: TV

RIP: Harris Yulin

It was announced today that Harris Yulin died on June 10, 2025, from cardiac arrest. Mr. Yulin was 87.

Mr. Yulin appeared on stage, television and in feature films.  He made his theater debut in 1963 (Next Time I’ll Sing to You).  His feature film (End of the Road) and television debut (Neither Are We Enemies) both came in 1970.   Throughout his career Mr. Yulin alternated between stage, television and feature films.  Mr. Yulin also taught at The Juilliard School for eight years.

In 1996 Harris Yulin was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance on Frasier.  In 1997, Mr. Yulin was nominated for a CableAce Award as Guest Actor in a Dramatic Special or Series for his appearance in La Femme Nikita.  In 2019, Harris Yulin was nominated by the Screen Actors Guild for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his performance in Ozark.

Some of the television projects that feature Harris Yulin include: Neither Are We Enemies; Incident at Vichy; The ABC Afternoon Playbreak; Kojak;  Melvin Purvis G-Man; Barnaby Jones; The Greatest Gift; The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One; The Missiles of October; Parker Adderson, Philosopher; Little House on the Prairie; Caribe; Barnaby Jones; SWAT; Police Woman; Ironside; Insight; Most Wanted; Wonder Woman; When Every Day Was the Fourth of July; As the World Turns (2 episodes); Robert Kennedy and His Times; Cagney & Lacey; Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago Eight; Traitor in My House; WIOU (18 episodes); Civil Wars; Star Trek: Deep Space Nine; Truman; Frasier;  Le Femme Nikita; Screen One; American Masters; Vengeance Unlimited; The X-Files; American Experience (2 episodes); Buffy the Vampire Slayer (3 episodes); Mister Sterling (3 episodes); 24 (9 episodes); Third Watch (2 episodes); Law & Order; Entourage; Cashmere Mafia (2 episodes); Canterbury’s Law; Law & Order (2 episodes); Loving Leah; Damages; Rubicon (2 episodes); Pan Am; Nikita (3 episodes); Forever; The Blacklist; Veep (2 episodes); Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (5 episodes); Ozark (12 episodes); Murphy Brown (2 episodes); For the People; Billions (3 episodes); Divorce (4 episodes); I Know This Much is True and FBI: Most Wanted.

Some of Harris Yulin’s feature film appearances include: End of the Road; Doc; The Midnight Man; Night Moves; St. Ives; Scarface; The Believers; Another Woman; Ghostbusters 2; Narrow Margin; Final Analysis; Clear and Present Danger; Cutthroat Island; Murder at 1600; Bean; Cradle Will Rock; The Hurricane; Rush Hour 2; Training Day; The Place Beyond the Pines and Omni Loop.

Harris Yulin was so good in so many roles it is impossible to pick just one.  Whenever I saw his name in the credits I knew the film or television show just got more interesting.

Out thoughts and prayers go out to Harris Yulin’s family, friends and fans.

“Happy Face” (2025) starring Annaleigh Ashford & Dennis Quaid / Z-View

Happy Face (2025)

Created by: Jennifer Cacicio; based on Happy Face by Melissa Moore and SHATTERED SILENCE by Moore and M. Bridget Cook

Director: Michael Showalter (Eps 1), Jennifer Getzinger (Ep. 2), Steven Piet (Ep. 3); Laurel Parmet (Ep. 4); Ramaa Mosley (Ep. 5); Darren Grant (Ep. 6); Samira Radsi (Ep. 7); Darren Grant (Ep. 8)

Teleplay by:  Jennifer Cacicio (Eps. 1, 8); Andrew Gettens & Lauren Mackenzie (Ep. 2); Adam Toltzis & Sal Calleros (Ep. 3); Sarah Beckett (Ep. 4); Erica Saleh & Inda Craig-Galván (Ep. 5); Bam Johnson, story by Andrew Gettens & Lauren Mackenzie (Ep. 6); Tiffany Ezuma & Brandi Nicole Payne (Ep. 7)

Starring: Annaleigh Ashford, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne, Benjamin Mackey, David Harewood, Damon Gupton, Michael O’Neill, Charles Zuckermann, Marci T. House and Dennis Quaid.

Tagline: Melissa, You Can’t Hide Forever

The Plot… (beware of spoilers)

Melissa is happily married to Ben.  They have two children.  They also have a secret.  Melissa is the daughter of the infamous serial killer known as Happy Face.  Melissa and Rex have kept Melissa’s dad a secret. No one at their work knows.  Their friends are unaware.  Even Melissa and Max’s children are unaware that grandpa is a serial killer.  Melissa’s dad has written her dozens of letters from prison.  She never reads them.  She won’t accept his calls.

Melissa works as a make-up artist on The Dr. Greg Show.  One day she is called into the office.  The Happy Face Killer contacted Dr. Greg.  Happy Face informed Dr. Greg that Melissa is his daughter.  Further, he said that he is ready to confess to an additional murder, but will only make the confession to his daughter.

Melissa thinks her dad is just playing for attention.  She initially refuses to meet.  Then she learns that a man sits on death row for the murder her father is ready to admit he committed.  Reluctantly, Melissa agrees to meet with her dad.  Dr. Greg loves the story.  His ratings are going through the roof as The Happy Face Killer slowly doles out information about the murder.

As the clock ticks down and an innocent man’s execution date draws near, Melissa marriage, her relationship with her children suffer.  Melissa is compelled to try to save the man on death row… but what if her dad is truly playing everyone?

Expect twists.

Thoughts…

Happy Face is based on a true story.

Dennis Quaid is more creepy than menacing.  Which makes him even scarier as a serial killer.

Happy Face (2025) rates 4 of 5 stars.

“Strange New Worlds”: Season 3 – The Poster and Trailer are Here!

Strange New Worlds: Season 3 – The poster and trailer are here.  Loved the first two seasons, bring on the third!

One series. Infinite Adventures.

The new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premieres July 17 with two episodes. New episodes will be available to stream every week, exclusively on Paramount+.

In Season 3, when we reconnect with the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, still under the command of Captain Pike, they face the conclusion of Season 2’s harrowing encounter with the Gorn. But new life and civilizations await, including a villain that will test our characters’ grit and resolve. An exciting twist on classic Star Trek, Season 3 takes characters both new and beloved to new heights, and dives into thrilling adventures of faith, duty, romance, comedy, and mystery, with varying genres never before seen on any other Star Trek.

Explore the Star Trek universe on StarTrek.com and relive all of your favorite moments at StarTrek.com/Where-to-Watch! And be sure to follow @StarTrek on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

“Alien: Earth” – The Trailer is Here!

The Alien: Earth trailer is here.

And I like it!  Deal me in.

We were safer in space.

Alien: Earth. OFFICIAL TRAILER.   #AlienEarthFX premieres August 12 on ‪@FXNetworks‬ | ‪@hulu‬ and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus.

When the mysterious deep space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands on Earth, “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.

FX’s Alien: Earth is created for television and executive produced by Noah Hawley.

“Mobland”: Season 1 (2025) created by Roan Bennett, starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren / Z-View

Mobland: Season 1 (2025)

Created by: Ronan Bennett

Director:  Guy Ritchie (Eps. 1-2), Anthony Byrne (Eps. 3-4, 9-10), Daniel Syrkin (Eps. 5-6); Lawrence Gough (Eps. 7-8)

Teleplay by:  Ronan Bennett and Jez Butterworth 

Starring: Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Helen Mirren, Paddy Considine, Joanne Froggatt, Lara Pulver, Anson Boon, Geoff Bell, Teddie Allen, Mandeep Dhillon, Emily Barber, Janet McTeer, Jordi Mollà , Jasmine Jobson, Luke Mably, Daniel Betts and Emmett J Scanlan.

Tagline:  None.

The Plot… (beware of spoilers)

Two London crime families, the Harrigans and the Stevensons have long existed with an uneasy truce.  That changes when Tommy Stevenson, the only son of crime boss Richie Stevenson, disappears.  Tommy was last seen with Eddie Harrigan, the grandson of Conrad Harrigan.  Conrad is the patriarch of the Harrigans.

As the two families prepare for war, Harry Da Souza, a fixer for the Harrigans at first works to keep the peace.  When actions from both families make peace impossible, Harry must…

  • make sure his wife and daughter are safe
  • consider opportunities to leave the Harrigans
  • find the mole selling out the Harrigans
  • attempt to save two kidnapped Harrigan family members set to be executed
  • put himself in a position of “owing a favor” to an international cartel operative
  • deal with Eddie Harrigan’s violent, psychotic outbursts while staying loyal to the family
  • and much, much more

Harry sees that Conrad is losing his grip.  Ten years ago, no one would have come against the Harrigans.  Now Richie Stevenson’s family may have the upper hand.  Complicating things is Conrad’s wife, Maeve, sees herself as the power behind the throne.  Maeve not only encourages Eddie in his antics, but also takes steps to increase the friction between the Harrigans and the Stevensons.

Harry is considered a valuable player.  He is calm and cool in the worst situations.  Harry knows how to resolve the worst complications.  Harry realizes that Conrad’s leadership is faltering.  Harry also knows that Maeve and Eddie would like Harry “gone”.  With his wife ready to take his daughter and leave him, Harry knows their lives are as at risk as his.

The powder keg is going to explode.  Not all will survive.

Thoughts…

Mobland features an amazing cast.  Tom Hardy is perfect as the fixer Harry Da Souza.

Pierce Brosnan has never been better.  His portrayal of Conrad Harrigan is 180 degrees from the cool, Bond-type character he does so well.  This role shows Brosnan’s range.

Helen Mirren as Maeve Harrigan shows a different side of her as well.  Her Maeve is a devious, power-hungry, smart, scary woman who more than holds her own with the men around her.

Geoff Bell as Richie Stevenson is a formidable foe.  Bell gets to show his range in this role.

Anson Boon as Eddie is perfect.  Boon plays a cocky, arrogant, crazy young wanna-be who is at times scary and other times weak, but always despicable.

Paddy Considine, Janet McTeer, Jasmine Jobson, Emmett J Scanlan and Mandeep Dhillon all also shine.

Kudos to the writers for creating a series with so many varied and interesting characters.  The twists and turns as the tension ratchets up make for must-see viewing.  I cannot wait for season two.

Mobland: Season 1 (2025) rates 5 of 5 stars.

“American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden” (2025) / Z-View

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025)

Director:  Mor Loushy, Daniel Sivan

Tagline: None.

The Plot…

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden is a three episode documentary about the intelligence and years that went into finding Osama bin Laden.

After 9/11, the CIA determines that Osama bin Laden was the mastermind behind the attacks.  A team is put together to determine bin Laden’s location.  Despite an interview with ABC news and releasing tapes threatening more attacks, Osama bin Laden cannot be found.

Despite near misses, the hunt for Osama bin Laden continues.  Years pass and Al-Qaida continues making attacks throughout the world.

Ten years pass.  Finally a credible clue emerges.  US intelligence might know where Osama bin Laden is.  The evidence is ALL circumstantial.  President Obama orders a highly classified and dangerous mission.  Seal Team Six is sent in to bring back Osama bin Laden dead or alive.

Thoughts…

The behind the scenes information from people makes this documentary special.

I still cannot wrap my head around the mistake of letting a suicide bomber in a secure CIA compound without a search outside first.

It was interesting that not everyone was on board with President Obama’s decision to go forward with the mission without clear proof that Osama bin Laden was there.

American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden (2025) rates 5 of 5 stars

“Dope Thief: Season 1” starring Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura / Z-View

Dope Thief: Season 1 (2025)

Created by: Peter Craig; based on DOPE THIEF by Dennis Tafoya

Director:  Ridley Scott (Ep. 1), Jonathan van Tulleken (Eps. 2, 6), Tanya Hamilton (Ep. 3); Marcela Said (Eps. 4-5, 7); Peter Craig (Ep. 8)

Teleplay by:  Peter Craig

Starring:  Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland, Amir Arison, Nesta Cooper, Kate Mulgrew and Ving Rhames, .

Tagline:  No one gets away clean.

The Plot… (beware of spoilers)

Ray Driscoll and Manny Carvalho have been friends since reform school.  They’re adults now and still struggling.  Then they come up with a plan for easy money.

Ray and Manny use fake badges to pose as DEA agents.  They bust into small time drug houses with guns drawn.  Wearing DEA jackets, they flash their badges and zip-tie the dealers.  Ray and Manny then scoop up the dealer’s cash and disappear.

It’s a good gig. It works every time.

Until Ray and Manny take down the wrong drug house.  A house run by a cartel.

Now Ray and Manny are on the run.  They and everyone they love are targets to tortured and murdered.

Thoughts…

I could see Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura getting nominations for their acting.  Kate Mulgrew is a hoot.  Ving Rhames is always a welcome addition.

 

RIP: George Wendt

It was announced today that George Wendt died today.  No cause of death was given.  Mr. Wendt was 76.

George Wendt graduated from Rockhurst College in Kansas City, Missouri, with a B.A. in economics.  After seeing The Second City, Mr. Wendt became motivated to try his hand at comedy.  In 1975, he became a part of The Second City troupe.

In 1978, Mr. Wendt appeared in his first feature film.  It was an uncredited role in Robert Altman’s A Wedding.  His next role didn’t come until 1980, but that year he appeared in Bronco Billy, My Bodyguard, Avery Schreiber Live from Second City and The Gift of the Magi.  The roles just kept coming for the rest of his career.

George Wendt was best known for his role as Norm Peterson on Cheers.  Mr. Wendt appeared in all 269 episodes.  Each year from 1984 – 1989, George Wendt was nominated for a Primetime Emmy as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of Norm.

If the only role George Wendt ever played was Norm on Cheers, he would still be an important (and loved) part of television history.

Some of the television projects that feature George Wendt include: Avery Schreiber Live from Second City; Hart to Hart; Soap; Taxi; Alice; Making the Grade (6 episodes); Cheers (269 episodes); Cheers: Uncle Sam Malone; M*A*S*H; Likely Stories, Vol. 4; Garfield Specials; Garfield in the Rough; St. Elsewhere; The Twilight Zone; The Tortellis; Mickey’s 60th Birthday; Arena; The Magical World of Disney; Disneyland’s 35th Anniversary Special; Wings; Tales from the Crypt; Michael Jackson: Black or White; Roc; Seinfeld; Bob; The Edge; The Building; The Larry Sanders Show; The Martin Short Show; The Simpsons; Columbo: Strange Bedfellows; The George Wendt Show (8 episodes); Good Company; Spin City; The Naked Truth (13 episodes); The List; Madigan Men (4 episodes); TV Funhouse; Strange Relations; Becker; Sabrina the Teenage Witch (6 episodes); Frasier; Saturday Night Live (8 episodes); George Lopez (2 episodes); Modern Men (7 episodes); Masters of Horror; Guy Walks into a Bar; The Green Grass; Family Guy (2 episodes); Less Than Kind; Ghost Whisperer; The Stay-at-Home Dad; Hot in Cleveland; Harry’s Law; The Seven Year Hitch; Kickin’ It; Portlandia; Franklin & Bash; Clipped (10 episodes); Children’s Hospital; Fresh Off the Boat; Your Pretty Face is Going to Hell; The Goldbergs; Christmas 9 to 5 and Fancy Nancy (11 episodes).

Some of George Wendt’s feature film appearances include: A Wedding; Bronco Billy; My Bodyguard; Jekyll and Hyde… Together Again; Airplane II: The Sequel; Dreamscape; Fletch; House; Gung Ho; Forever Young; The Little Rascals; The Prime Gig; Wild About Harry; Garage: A Rock Saga; Edmond; Saturday Morning; The Independents and I Lost My Body.

It’s impossible for me to pinpoint when I first saw George Wendt, but I do know that he was a HUGE part of Cheers’ success.  Mr. Wendt was perfectly cast as Norm Peterson and his one-liners as he entered the bar each week were a highlight.

Out thoughts and prayers go out to George Wendt’s family, friends and fans.

“Peacemaker”: Season 1 (2022) written by James Gunn, starring Jon Cena / Z-View

Peacemaker: Season 1 (2022)

Created by: James Gunn;  based on characters from DC Comics

Director:  James Gunn (Eps. 1-3, 6, 8), Jody Hill (Ep. 4), Rosemary Rodriguez (Ep. 5); Brad Anderson (Ep. 7)

Teleplay by:  James Gunn

Starring:  John Cena, Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Dee Bradley Baker, Chukwudi Iwuji, Elizabeth Faith Ludlow, Crystal Mudry, Elizabeth McCarthy Meek, Lenny Jacobson, Kevin O’Grady, Natalia Safran, Darryl Scheelar, Christopher Heyerdahl, Ryan Jefferson Booth and Robert Patrick.

Tagline: They Give Peace a Bad Name

The Plot… (beware of spoilers)

Chris Smith aka Peacemaker wants to be a hero for peace.  He doesn’t care how many people he has to kill to achieve it.  Smith is recruited to join Task Force X and is given a support team to assist with his missions.

When things go sideways, it appears there is a mole on the team.  But who?  When Vigilante and Judomaster show up, things get even crazier.  And that’s before Smith’s father who is prison attempts to sell out his son and the team.  Oh, and did I mention that there’s an alien invasion brewing?

Thoughts 

Peacemaker received one 2022 Primetime Emmy nomination for  Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or a Variety ProgramWayne Dalglish (stunt coordinator), Gaston Morrison (stunt coordinator)

James Gunn wrote all episodes on spec!

Each episodes features a post-credits scene.

The series takes place in Charlton County as an Easter Egg to fans.  Peacemaker was first published by Charlton Comics.

Peacemaker is a fun show… even more so for comic fans.  Bring on season 2.

RIP: Joe Don Baker

It was announced today that Joe Don Baker died on May 7, 2025.  No cause of death was given.  Mr. Baker was 89.

Joe Don Baker was a high school standout in football and basketball.  He attended North Texas State College on a sports scholarship.  Mr. Baker graduated with a BA in Business Administration.  Joe Don Baker then served two years in the US Army.  After his enlistment, Mr. Baker moved to New York City to attend the Actors Studio.

Joe Don Baker began getting stage work as well as guest appearances on television shows.  Mr. Baker’s big break came when he played Buford Pusser in Walking Tall.  By this point, Joe Don Baker was alternating between feature films and television roles, but Walking Tall was the film that made him famous.

Some of the television projects that feature Joe Don Baker include: Honey West; Iron Horse; Judd for the Defense; The Felony Squad; Bonanza; Gunsmoke (2 episodes); The Big Valley; Mod Squad; Bracken’s World; Lancer (3 episodes); The F.B.I.; The Most Deadly Game; The High Chaparral; Mission Impossible; Welcome Home Soldier Boys; Ironside; That Certain Summer; Doc Elliott; The Streets of San Francisco; To Kill a Cop; Power; Eischied (13 episodes); Edge of Darkness (6 episodes); In the Heat of the Night (4 episodes); Citizen Cohen; The Wild West; Traps; The Siege at Ruby Ridge; George Wallace; Poodle Springs and The Cleaner.

Some of Joe Don Bakers’ feature film appearances include: Cool Hand Luke; Guns of the Magnificent Seven; Wild Rovers; Junior Bonner; The Valachi Papers; Walking Tall; Charley Varrick; The Outfit; The Natural; Fletch; The Living Daylights; Cape Fear; Reality Bites; Congo; Goldeneye; Mars Attacks!; Tomorrow Never Dies; Joe Dirt; The Commission; The Dukes of Hazzard and Mud.

It’s impossible for me to pinpoint when I first saw Joe Don Baker because he appeared in so many of the shows I watched as a kid.  I do remember how much buzz he got for starring as Buford Pusser in Walking Tall.  I always enjoyed seeing Joe Don Baker show up in a show or movie, because he made everything he was in better.

Out thoughts and prayers go out to Joe Don Baker’s family, friends and fans.

“Dark Winds” Season 3 (2025) starring Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison and A. Martinez / Z-View

Dark Winds Season 3 (2025)

Created by: Graham Roland

Director:  Chris Eyre (Eps 1, 4, 8), Michael Nankin (Eps 2, 3), Billy Luther (Ep. 5); Erica Tremblay (Ep. 6); Steven Paul Judd (Ep. 7)

Teleplay by:  John Wirth & Steven Paul Judd (Eps. 1, 5, 8), Rhiana Yazzie (Ep. 2),  Max Hurwitz & Billy Luther (Eps. 3, 6), Thomas Brady & Erica Tremblay (Eps. 4, 7) // Based on the Leaphorn & Chee novels by Tony Hillerman

Starring:  Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten, Deanna Allison, A Martinez, Tonantzin Carmelo, Alex Meraz, Derek Hinkey, Terry Serpico, Jenna Elfman, Flora Amanda, Raoul Max Trujillo, Christopher Heyerdahl, Carly Roland, Joseph Runningfox, Bodhi Okuma Linton, Robert Knepper, Ryan Begay, Bruce Greenwood and Jeri Ryan.

Tagline:  None

The Plot… (beware of spoilers)

Sheriff Joe Leaphorn (McClarnon) and his deputy Jim Chee (Gordon) are trying to locate a missing Navajo boy.  Leaphorn and Chee learn the missing boy witnessed a murder.  The killer is on the kid’s trail as well.  Matters are complicated when FBI agent Sylvia Washington shows up to investigate a murder case.  Joe Leaphorn is her main suspect.  Leaphorn’s marriage begins to fall apart when Special Agent Washington informs Leaphorn’s wife that her husband may be a murderer.  

Bernadette Manuelito is settling in to her new job as a border patrol cop.  Any job is hard when you’re the rookie. Manuelito is put into a tough situation when she discovers that an influential, rich landowner may be involved with drug running.  Advised to back off, she digs deeper.  Learning that at least one person in her department is on the take, Manuelito doesn’t know who to trust.  Her time is running out, since she’s now a target of a former CIA assassin.

Thoughts 

Dark Winds: Season 3 builds on the actions Joe Leaphorn took in season 2.  It’s not often we see the ramifications of a character impacting others.  The relationship between Joe and Emma seems real.

I liked the dual mysteries presented this season.

Dark Winds provides the best creep/scary villains.  Raoul Max Trujillo as Budge Baca continues the tradition.

Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten and Deanna Allison have real chemistry.  I look forward to Season 4.

RIP: James Foley

It was announced today that James Foley died earlier this week after a long battle with brain cancer.  Mr. Foley was 71.

James Foley graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo.  Mr. Foley then earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree in film study and production from USC (the University of Southern California).  It was there Hal Ashby saw one of James Foley’s student films and asked him to submit something to Ashby’s production company.  Unfortunately the production company folded before anything came of the offer.  Still, word was out about James Foley, a young director to keep an eye on.

Because of the buzz created by Hal Ashby, James Foley secured his first feature film, Reckless starring Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah.  James Foley would continue to direct feature films, television projects and music videos for the rest of his career.

Some of James Foley’s television and video projects include: Madonna: Dress You Up (Opening Sequence); Madonna Live: The Virgin Tour (Opening Sequence); Madonna: Live to Tell; Madonna: Papa Don’t Preach; Madonna: True Blue; Madonna: Who’s That Girl;  Madonna: The Look of Love; Deep Purple: King of Dreams; Twin Peaks; Gun; Hannibal; Red Zone; House of Cards (12 episodes); Wayward Pines; Billions (2 episodes); Fifty Shades Darker and Fifty Shades Free.

Some of the feature films directed by James Foley include: Reckless; At Close Range; Who’s That Girl; After Dark, My Sweet; Glen Garry Glen Ross; Fear; The Chamber; The Corrupter and Confidence.

My favorite James Foley film is Glen Garry Glen Ross.  Foley’s direction made a film that lacked physical action, fights or gun battles and instead focused on dialogue exciting and tension filled.

Out thoughts and prayers go out to James Foley’s family, friends and fans.

“Cowboy Bebop” (2021) starring John Cho, Mustafa Shakir and Daniella Pineda / Z-View

Cowboy Bebop (2021)

Created by: Christopher Yost

Based on: Cowboy Bebop by Sunrise; Cowboy Bebop: The Movie – Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door by Sunrise, Bandai Namco Arts Bones

Directors:  Alex García López (Eps. 1-2, 5, 7-8); Michael Katleman (Eps. 3-4, 6, 9-10)

Screenplay: Christopher Yost (Ep.1 from story by Christopher Yost, 10); Sean Cummings (Ep. 2); Christopher Yost & Sean Cummings (Ep. 3, story by Christopher Yost); Vivian Lee (Ep. 4); Liz Sagal (Ep. 5); Karl Taro Greenfeld (Ep. 6); Alexandra E. Hartman (Ep. 7); Javier Grillo-Marxuach (Ep. 8); Jennifer Johnson (Ep. 9)

Stars: John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, Elena Satine, Alex Hassell, Tamara Tunie, Geoff Stults, Mason Alexander Park, Molly Moriarty, Rachel House, Christine Dunford, Lucy Currey and John Noble.

Tagline: None.

The Plot…

The year is 2071. Spike Spiegel, Jet Black and Faye Valentine are bounty hunters who travel the galaxy looking for the worst criminals to make the most money.

Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…

Cowboy Bebop is based on the 1998 Japanese neo-noir space Western anime television series. It is stylish and fun. I’d never seen the original series but I really enjoyed this one and was disappointed that there wouldn’t be a second season.

Cowboy Bebop (2021) rates 4 of 5 stars