Octopussy (1983): John Glen’s 13th Bond Picture, Introducing Roger Moore as the New 007

It was the sixth to star Roger Moore as the MI6 agent James Bond and the second to be directed by John Glen.

Together: Michael Shanks’ Supernatural Body Horror, Starring Real-Life Couple, Dave Franco and Alison Brie

Premiering at the 2025 Sundance Fest, Together received positive reviews and grossed $32 million worldwide upon release by Neon.

Hollywood 2024: Debuts–Impressive First Films (“Nickel Boys,” “Janet Planet”)

In 2024, there were several impressive first features from a new an generation of filmmaking talent.

Gladiator II: Ridley Scott’s Vigorously Violent but Emotionally Hollow Spectacle (Sequel to his 2001 Oscar Winner)

In the end, Gladiator II reaffirms Scott’s natural tendency toward grandiosity, but seldom justifies its very existence.

Sin Takes a Holiday (1930): Paul Stein’s Pre-Code Romance, Starring Constance Bennett

Cast against type, Constancce Bennett plays Sylvia Brenner, a “plain” secretary