I'm Back

​“They may take my prostate, but they will never take my spirit!”  William Wallace.
 
Anyone who visits this site knows that on the rare occasions when the muse takes a much-needed vacation, I will either pawn this space over to another writer, compose a list, or write a review or two.
 
This is your lucky day because I have three movies worth talking about today.
 
 
Bank of Dave (Rory Kinnear, Joel Fry, directed by Chris Foggin, written by Piers Ashworth):  Based on a true story, this is the feel-good film of 2024, a reminder of what we are capable of once we put our minds to something. Funny, warm, and very much worth your time. (Added bonus: Rory Kinnear singing with AC/DC!)
 
 
American Fiction (Jeffrey Wright, written and directed by Cord Jefferson) We are six months into the year, and I am already calling it the best picture of the year. Intelligent, challenging, witty, and a triumphant performance by Mr. Wright
 
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (Eddie Murphy, directed by Mark Molloy and written by a few guys):  Eddie Murphy’s return as Axel F is a welcome addition to our summer. He looks good, his timing is great, and while the rest of the movie fails to live up to Eddie’s performance, it is still a solid B. Where it fails mostly in the pedestrian directing of some of the bigger action set pieces. But, hey, it was great to see Axel and the old gang together again.
 
Okay, I am exhausted.