Tag: action-thriller

“Without Remorse” Action-Packed, But Story Lacks

HOLLYWOOD—There was something I learned as a screenwriter and filmmaker that has always haunted me: a bad script no matter how much talent you...

“Spenser Confidential” Is Highly Entertaining

HOLLYWOOD─I heard plenty of buzz about this action-thriller starring Mark Wahlberg that was on Netflix. I hadn’t thought much of it, but with a...

“Girl In Spider’s Web” Lacks Punch

HOLLYWOOD—Many were wowed by the first adaptation of the 2011 film “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” starring Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig. The...

“Peppermint” Is Predictable Fun

HOLLYWOOD—When you first hear about the movie “Peppermint” you get the impression that it’s a film about love, light-heartedness and all things warm and...

“Breaking In” Delivers Some Thrills

HOLLYWOOD—Have you ever seen a good B-movie? Of course, you know what a B-movie is. It’s a flick that is not Oscar caliber, but...