Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
Miller’s Girl looks good.
Deal me in.
Miller’s Girl – Watch the trailer now! In Theaters January 26. Starring Martin Freeman, Jenna Ortega, Dagmara Domińczyk, Bashir Salahuddin, and Gideon Adlon.
Deal me in.
Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.
From Producers Jerry Bruckheimer, Eddie Murphy, Chad Oman, and Director Mark Molloy.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. Only on Netflix, Summer 2024.
Muscle Up A Little Closer (1957)
Director: Jules White
Screenplay: Felix Adler
Stars: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Joe Besser and Maxine Gates.
Tagline: Hilarious? Better Than Ever!
The Plot…
Joe, Larry and Moe plan to propose marriage to their girls. Joe discovers that the ring he bought for his sweetheart is missing. The boys believe that a bully from work stole it. Our guys decide to confront the lug in the company gym. What could go wrong?
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
In Muscle Up A Little Closer Larry and Moe wear more conservative haircuts for the first time in the series. The new haircuts would appear from time to time in the Stooges’ shorts with Joe Besser (he suggested the new style do’s). The problem was that most of the new shorts contained footage from previous Stooges’ outings and the hairstyles wouldn’t match.
Muscle Up A Little Closer (1957) earns 3 of 5 stars.
Hey! How about this cool Curse of the Werewolf painting by Rick Melton? You can see more of Rick Melton’s art here.
How about this amazing Rocky Balboa art by Ethan Pro? You can see more of Ethan’s art here.
Looks like Renny Harlin is back!
Deal me in.
THE BRICKLAYER Trailer 4K (2024) | Aaron Eckhart, Nina Dobrev | Action, Thriller
An ex-FBI agent is reactivated when an extortionist targets the agency.
Wow. Civil War looks intense, terrifying and relevant. Do we classify it as horror? Hopefully not a documentary of things to come.
Deal me in.
From writer/director Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Cailee Spaeny. CIVIL WAR – In Theaters April 26, 2024.
RELEASE DATE: April 26, 2024
DIRECTOR: Alex Garland
CAST: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Cailee Spaeny
Andre Braugher died on December 11, 2023, after a brief illness. Mr. Braugher was 61.
Andre Braugher attended Stanford University on a scholarship where he earned a BA in theater. He matriculated to Juilliard’s School of Drama. He graduated in 1988. Mr. Braugher’s first professional television credit was playing Kojak’s partner in the revival movie. His first professional film role was in Glory. Many know Andrew Braugher from his two long-running series. He played Detective Frank Pembleton in Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993–1999 and Captain Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine from 2013–2021.
Andrew Braugher’s honors and awards include 11 Primetime Emmy Nominations with two wins.
Some of Andrew Braugher’s television projects include: Kojak: Ariana; Kojak: Fatal Flaw; Kojak: Flowers for Matty; Kojak: It’s Always Something; Murder in Mississippi; Kojak: None So Blind; The Court Martial of Jackie Robinson; The Tuskegee Airmen; Law & Order; Homicide: Life on the Street (100 episodes); Homicide: The Movie; Jackie Chan: Adventures (3 episodes); The Practice; Gideon’s Crossing (20 episodes); Hack (40 episodes); Salem’s Lot (2 episodes); The Jury (2 episodes); Thief (6 episodes); The Andromeda Strain (4 episodes); Men of a Certain Age (22 episodes); House (4 episodes); Last Resort (13 episodes); Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (6 episodes); New Girl; Bojack Horseman (4 episodes); Brooklyn Nine-Nine (153 episodes); American Experience (4 episodes) and The Good Fight (10 episodes).
Some of Andrew Braugher’s feature film projects include: Glory; Striking Distance; Primal Fear; City of Angels; Frequency; Poseidon; The Mist; Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer and Salt.
My three favorite Andrew Braugher appearances were in Glory, City of Angels and The Mist. Mr. Braugher was excellent in every role he played.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Andrew Braugher’s family, friends and fans.
I always loved the way Bernie Wrightson drew werewolves… and other monsters… and anything. Gone way too soon.
Source: Comic Who Loves Comics.
THE ABRUM FILES: A BISHOP RIDER BOOK by Beau Johnson
First sentence…
I tell him I was a child when my father is ripped apart.
The Overview: Beware of Spoilers…
Marcel Abrum was the worst kid of predator, a human trafficker. Rich and powerful, he thought that made him safe. But when Marcel Abrum brutally murdered Bishop Rider’s wife and sister, he discovered the truth, Bishop Rider extracted a payback on Abrum equal to the horrors Abram had inflicted on so many women and children,
Then Bishop Rider made it his mission to hunt human traffickers and end their lives in ways that would make his name whispered in fear by those who targeted the weak. Along the way others joined Rider’s cause. But nothing prepared Bishop Rider for the day when Jeramiah Abrum, the son of Marcel Abrum became a part of Rider’s group. It took time for Rider to fully trust Jeramiah. But the fire for vengeance that burned in Rider also blazed in Jeramiah. For years they worked together brutally wiping out pedophiles and human traffickers. The mission looked to be over when Rider’s cancer finally finished him.
But it wasn’t.
Jeramiah Abrum decided the operation would continue. He and other like-minded individuals would carry on Bishop Rider’s work. They would hunt down and brutally murder those that preyed on the weakest members of society.
THE ABRUM FILES: A BISHOP RIDER BOOK by Beau Johnson is a series of short stories detailing the work of Jeramiah Abrum. It’s violent, brutal and bloody. One reviewer called it “chainsaw noir”. I like that description.
Every review speaks of the book’s violence. It permeates each story. Thankfully, Johnson adds just the right amount of humor to take the edge off. He also has his main character, Jeramiah Abrum, realize that he’s not a good guy. He’s wanted by the police. The ways he kills are terrible. But Jeramiah is doing these things to perverts and criminals who do much worse to their victims. It’s old school, medieval, old testament justice. And I like it.
The stories are self-contained. When all are read the bigger picture forms. Johnson has a unique format that usually takes us right to the start of the criminal’s certain demise. It’s amazing how many unique ways Johnson comes up with for Rider to get justice. The book is a fast read. Because of the brutality and violence readers may want to pace themselves.
This was my first book by Beau Johnson. It won’t be my last.
Rating:
Eric Beetner has made his living in the film and tv industry for over 30 years. In addition, Beetner is a musician, an artist and a writer. He’s written over 30 novels and 100 short stories. If you’re a regular reader here, you know I’m a huge fan of Eric Beetner’s crime yarns.
Over at Canvas Rebel, Eric Beetner talks about his career, the “mission” of his creative journey, the importance of resilience and more. It’s worth a read.
Hoofs and Goofs (1957)
Director: Jules White
Screenplay: Jack White
Stars: Moe Howard, Larry Fine, Joe Besser and Joe Palma.
Tagline: The Biggest Wave of Wackiness Yet!
The Plot…
Joe cannot get over the passing of his sister, Birdie. He believes that she will come back reincarnated. Larry and Moe think it best to not argue. In an effort to get Joe out and clear his mind, they convince Joe that they will come across Birdie as they walk through the city. To their surprise, they discover Birdie has been reincarnated as a horse! Joe demands they take the horse home. Let the hijinks begin.
Thoughts (beware of spoilers)…
Hoofs and Goofs is Joe Besser’s first outing as a Stooge. Sadly, this short isn’t one of their finest. Joe and the boys do the best they can with the material given. When I was a kid, I didn’t much care for Joe’s act. As an adult, I’ve grown to like it.
Hoofs and Goofs (1957) earns 2 of 5 stars.
I like the new Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga poster. How about you?
Jack Hogan died on December 6, 2023. Mr. Hogan was 94.
While in the Air Force during the Korean War, Jack Hogan decided to try acting once he was out of the service. Jack Hogan’s big break came when he was cast as Kirby in the popular television series Combat!. After the series ended, Jack Hogan continued to take guest roles in television series until he retired to operate a building business.
Some of Jack Hogan’s television projects include: Dr. Christian (4 episodes); Broken Arrow; The Rough Riders (2 episodes); Have Gun – Will Travel (2 episodes); Men of Annapolis (2 episodes); Sea Hunt (2 episodes); Tombstone Territory (2 episodes); Mike Hammer; Laramie; Lock Up (2 episodes); The Rebel; Riverboat; Peter Gunn; Bonanza; Bat Masterson (3 episodes); Cheyenne; Ben Casey; The Rifleman (2 episodes); Lawman (4 episodes); Hawaiian Eye; Combat! (111 episodes); Custer; Garrison’s Gorillas; Tarzan; Ironside; The Name of the Game; Emergency!; Marcus Welby, M.D.; The Six Million Dollar Man; Adam-12 (8 episodes); Sierra (11 episodes); S.W.A.T.; Medical Center (2 episodes); Hawaii 5-0 (6 episodes); Switch (2 episodes); Kojak; Quincy; Magnum, P.I. (2 episodes); Berrenger’s (3 episodes); The A-Team; Airwolf; Jake and the Fatman (12 episodes) and Raven (2 episodes).
Some of Jack Hogan’s feature film projects include: Man from Del Rio; The Legend of Tom Dooley and The Cat Burglar.
Jack Hogan appeared in many television programs that I watched as a kid. Combat! was must-see tv and Jack Hogan was one of the reasons why.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jack Hogan’s family, friends and fans.
Marv from Frank Miller’s Sin City is one of my all-time favorite characters. I love seeing artists do their “take” on the big lug. Today we have Marv by Ken Lashley.
