Freeze Frame

The Marvel Cinematic Universe just got a bit more diverse. Newcomer Simu Liu stars in the rousing adventure “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” an impressive visual spectacle […] The post Freeze Frame: “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (PG-13), “Worth” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI .

Matt Damon (“The Bourne Identity”) and Abigail Breslin (“August: Osage County”) play father and daughter in “Stillwater,” a drama from Oscar-winning filmmaker Tom McCarthy (“Spotlight”). The post Take Two: “Stillwater” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

Who can creep out viewers? The “Candyman” can. Twenty-nine years after the scare-fest “Candyman” dared viewers to “Say my name,” a woke sequel slithers into theaters. This time out, “Candyman” […] The post Freeze Frame: “Candyman” (R), “No Man of God” (Not rated), “Vacation Friends” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

Maggie Q plays a super-skillful assassin out for revenge in the slick and sleazy action flick. “The Protégé.” Samuel L. Jackson does his usual thing as Maggie’s hired-killer mentor and […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Protégé” (R), “The Night House” (R), “Sweet Girl” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

The star of “Deadpool” and the director of “Night at the Museum” team up and the results are just what you’d expect. “Free Guy” is a visually elaborate comic fantasy […] The post Freeze Frame: “Free Guy” (PG-13), “CODA” (PG-13), “Beckett” (Not rated) appeared first on KKFI .

“The Suicide Squad” is a reboot and reimagining of the disappointing 2016 DC Comics movie “Suicide Squad,” about super villains manipulated into serving a shady government agency. Writer/director James Gunn […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Suicide Squad” (R), “Nine Days” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

Turning a theme park ride into a movie worked box office wonders for Disney’s “Pirates of the Caribbean.” The Mouse House employs the same template with “Jungle Cruise.” Dwayne Johnson […] The post Freeze Frame: “Jungle Cruise” (PG-13), “Stillwater” (R), “The Last Mercenary” appeared first on KKFI .

Have you ever felt like you’ve aged while watching a movie? That’s the feeling you’ll get if you decide to endure the latest eerie experiment from M. Knight Shyamalan, “Old.” […] The post Freeze Frame: “Old” (PG-13), “Snake Eyes” (PG-13), “Joe Bell” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

The unconventional career of Oscar-winner Nicholas Cage just got a bit more offbeat.. He gives a brilliant, nuanced performance in his latest film, the eccentric comic drama “Pig.” Cage plays […] The post Freeze Frame: “Pig” (R), “I Carry You With Me” (R), “Deep” (TV-MA), “Die in a Gunfight” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

“Black Widow,” The latest extravaganza from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, plays more like an over-the-top spy movie along the lines of James Bond than a superhero adventure. Scarlett Johansson stars […] The post Freeze Frame: “Black Widow” (PG-13), “First Date” (Not rated) appeared first on KKFI .

Take one part “Terminator” and two parts “Alien,” shake with big budget vigor and you might come up with something like “The Tomorrow War.” Chris Pratt stars in this action-packed […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Tomorrow War” (PG-13), “The Summer of Soul” (PG-13), “Boss Baby: Family Business” (PG) appeared first on KKFI .

In a scene from the latest in the “Fast and Furious” franchise, “F9,” a character played by Ludacris aptly says, “Nobody’s gonna believe this!” Exactly. Entries in the 20-year-old 10-film […] The post Freeze Frame: “F9: The Fast Saga” (PG-13), “False Positive” (R), “Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go For It” (PG-13), “The Ice Road” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI .

Even lesser Pixar offerings are better than most of their competitors’ work. Such is the case with “Luca,” a sweet and beautifully animated fantasy about the adventures of some nice […] The post Freeze Frame: “Luca” (PG), “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard” (R), “Fatherhood” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI .

The new Netflix offering “Awake” is yet another apocalyptic sci-fi thriller with a gimmick. After the radiation from solar flares bombards the earth, people lose their ability to sleep. After […] The post Freeze Frame “Awake” (TV-MA), “Queen Bees” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI .

Pre-teen girls comprise the target audience for “Spirit Untamed,” a big-screen adaptation of the animated Netflix TV series “Spirit Riding Free.” Set in the 19th century American west, it tells […] The post Freeze Frame: “Spirit Untamed” (PG), “Endangered Species” (R), “Chasing Wonders” (Not rated) appeared first on KKFI .

The long-delayed sequel to filmmaker John Krasinski’s wildly original sci-fi horror thriller has finally arrived in theaters. “A Quiet Place: Part II” is a worthy follow-up that seems even more […] The post Freeze Frame: “A Quiet Place: Part II” (PG-13), “Cruella” (PG-13), “Blue Miracle” (Not rated) appeared first on KKFI .

You can always expect dynamic visuals and plenty of breakneck action from filmmaker Zach Snyder. You can also expect his movies to be overblown, self-indulgent and overlong. “Army of the […] The post Freeze Frame: “Army of the Dead” (R), “Dream Horse” (PG), “Four Good Days” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

Amy Adams (“Hillbilly Elegy”) stars in a new Netflix suspense thriller from director Joe Wright (“Darkest Hour”). The supporting cast includes Gary Oldman (“Mank”) and Julianne Moore (“Gloria Bell”). The post Take Two: “The Woman in the Window” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

Alfred Hitchcock is long gone, but filmmakers continue to try to recapture the signature style of the master of suspense. “The Woman in the Window,” based on A.J. Finn’s novel, […] The post Freeze Frame: “The Woman in the Window” (R), “Spiral” (R), “Oxygen” (TV-MA) appeared first on KKFI .

The teaming of Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish promised to be a combo of comic gold. Instead, “Here Today” is a sweetly sentimental drama written and directed by Crystal about […] The post Freeze Frame: “Here Today” (PG-13), “Monster” (R), “The Human Factor” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI .

Michael B. Jordan steps into the role of Navy Seal and CIA operative John Clark in the involving action drama, “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse.” The plot has been updated from […] The post Freeze Frame: “Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse” (R), “The Mitchells vs. the Machines” (PG), “Things Heard and Seen” (TV-MA), “Four Good Days” (R), “YouthMin” (Not rated) appeared first on KKFI .

Ben Franklin famously said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Today, he could add, “and movies adapted from video games will be bad.” […] The post Freeze Frame: “Mortal Kombat” (R), “Together Together” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

The action thriller “Vanquish” represents the nadir in the distinguished career of Morgan Freeman. The Oscar-winning actor can’t save this ridiculous, over-directed mess about a corrupt police commissioner who blackmails […] The post Freeze Frame: “Vanquish” (R), “In the Earth” (R) appeared first on KKFI .

Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer are forces of nature. It’s their personal appeal that propels “Thunder Force,” a silly superhero spoof written and directed by McCarthy’s husband, Ben Falcone. McCarthy […] The post “Thunder Force” (PG-13), “Concrete Cowboy” (R), “Voyagers” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI .

Thanks to its childlike enthusiasm and spectacular special effects, “Godzilla Vs. Kong” is a fun popcorn movie adventure even though its storyline and dialogue are below par. “Kong: Skull Island” […] The post Freeze Frame: “Godzilla Vs. Kong” (PG-13), “French Exit” (R), “The Unholy” (PG-13) appeared first on KKFI .