Movie: Disc: R, 2h, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi Now available on DVD, Blu-Ray, 4K HD and all major streaming platforms The 2019 remake of “Hellboy” is one of those movies that mildly entertains you during its two hour run time, but is forgettable almost immediately after the film ends. It makes little effort to…
Small Town, Big Pride
One of California's reddest counties had their first Gay Pride event over the weekend
In the late 1980’s I moved from the San Francisco Bay Area, a melting pot of millions, to a small, conservative “white bread” town of roughly 8,300 in the northern California foothills. Even as a young gringo, Placerville, CA was a bit of a culture shock. As I got older and entered High School I…
Buttered and Salty: ‘The Lion King’ – Review
It's a vicious circle of remakes with Disney's latest effort
PG- Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Musical 1h 58min Now Playing Let’s get two things out of the way right off the bat: First, Disney’s remake of “The Lion King” is NOT a live-action film. Besides the gorgeous National Geographic-level backgrounds, this is an animated film through-and-through. Second, director Jon Favreau’s (“Iron Man,” “The Jungle Book”)…
Buttered and Salty: ‘Midsommar’
Bizarre, original, and disorientating social horror delivers some of the best filmmaking of the decade.
Bizarre, original, and disorientating social horror delivers some of the best filmmaking of the decade.
Buttered and Salty: Spider-Man: Far From Home – Review
The web-head returns in this satisfying sequel
PG -13 – Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi 2 h 9min Opens Tuesday, July 2nd Greetings, true believers! What we have before us is yet another fantastical superhero adventure with everyone’s favorite web-head. Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” the meddlesome arachnid, Spider-Man (Tom Holland, reprising his role), must step up to take on new threats in…
Men In Black: International
Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Tompson wear black for the funeral of a franchise
PG – Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi 1h 54min In theaters now “Men In Black” is a very tired franchise. Twenty-two years, and three average sequels, removed from the original film starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, “Men In Black: International” has descended from the night skies without a single clever or original idea to…
Buttered and Salty – “Rocketman”
Sex, drugs and rock biopic's
R – Biography, Drama, Music 2h 1min Now Playing The new Elton John biopic – “Rocketman” – has more in common with “Moulin Rouge!” than it does with last year’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” If we are being honest, this film is perfectly suited to be on Broadway, so I expect this version of Sir Elton’s life…
Buttered and Salty – “Ma” Review
Octavia Spencer's talents are wasted in this tasteless throwback to 90's horror
R – Horror, Thriller 1h 39min Opens May 31st This movie is ridiculous, and not in a complementary way. It is cynical, but not in a way that is beneficial to the tone of the story or characters. The film was directed by a very talented filmmaker in Tate Taylor (“The Help”) who is working…
Buttered and Salty – “Aladdin” Review
Will Smith is the best thing about this superfluous remake
PG – Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Family 2h 8min Opens Today Robin Williams was a once-in-a-lifetime talent. Between his stand-up specials, television (“Mork and Mindy”), and film (“Good Morning Vietnam,” “Good Will Hunting), he was a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. It’s little surprise with his vocal and impressionistic talents that he…
Buttered and Salty: “Batman” (’89) – 30th Anniversary
In the age of the behemoth that is “Avengers: Endgame,” let's not forget one of the Godfathers of the genre
PG-13, Action, Adventure 2h 6min 4K/Blu-ray 30th Anniversary set due out June 4th There are few films that left such an impressionable imprint on me as a kid than Tim Burton’s 1989 superhero phenomenon “Batman.” Premiering in theaters 25 summers ago this June, Warner Bros. is pulling out all the stops to not only celebrate…
Buttered and Salty: Cobra Kai – Season Two
The YouTube Premium show continues to find good balance
TV-14, 10 Episodes – Action, Comedy, Drama Now Playing On YouTube Premium (30-Day Free Trial Available) “Cobra Kai” was one of last years biggest surprises and one of my favorite shows of 2018. While I was cynical a comedic retooling of one of the 1980’s most beloved franchises could succeed, series senseis Jon Hurwitz, Hayden…
Buttered and Salty: Avengers Endgame
The "Lawrence of Arabia" of superhero flicks smashes its way into theaters this weekend.
The “Lawrence of Arabia” of superhero flicks smashes its way into theaters this weekend.
YouTube Debuts Official Trailer for New Season of ‘Cobra Kai’
One of the best shows to premiere last year returns April 24th.
One of the best shows to premiere last year returns April 24th.
Buttered and Salty – “Shazam!” – Review
With the Power of Shazam, Warner Bros. finally nails the spirit of DC Comics
PG-13, 2h 12m – Action, Adventure, Comedy Opens Today When I originally got into comics as a kid in the late 80’s/early 90’s, I was a DC Comics guy. Sure, the art might have been a bit more energized (especially the mayhem) in Marvel Comics at the time, but the “Death of Superman” and the…
Mark Hamill Announced to Voice Chucky in ‘Child’s Play’ Reboot
First thought unnecessary, the remake get's a big boost with the casting of the fan favorite
Well this is a pleasant surprise. Orion Pictures announced over the weekend that Mark Hamill (“Star Wars,” “Knightfall”) has been cast as the voice of Chucky in “Child’s Play.” The legendary actor stars alongside Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman and Brian Tyree Henry in a contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic that follows Karen (Plaza),…
Pet Sematary – Final Trailer
Paramount releases the final trailer to the Stephen King horror remake ahead of its April 5th opening
“Sometimes dead is better.” Paramount Pictures has released the final trailer for “Pet Sematary.” This will be the second feature film based on Stephen King’s seminal 1986 novel. The first, released in 1991, was directed by Mary Lambert and starred Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, and Fred Gwynne. The 2019 adaptation follows Dr. Louis Creed (Jason…