It seems that studios are rethinking their covid-19 strategy where they sent a certain amount of releases straight to streamer versus theatre. It may be a good move for distributors and studios, major or otherwise. It could just find their coffers filled a bit better or just faster. After all, revenue is guaranteed to be … The post Theatre Versus Streamer: Studios Rethinking It (Op/Ed) appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Fallout (2024) shows the popular game from another angle. Same setting but with a different story. The video game itself veers into iconic territory. This almost guarantees good number of viewers. Choosing a new tale instead of relying upon a dodgy game transition the show’s creators have smoothed out that rocky road of other video … The post Fallout (2024) Another Angle appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Sugar has Colin Farrell doing his best Sam Spade, without the smoke. This is modern noire. Drinking is perfectly acceptable, smoking of course, is not. It is interesting to note that Monsieur Spade (AMC+/ACORNtv) was released this year as well. And just like John Sugar, Sam Spade is learning to do his investigating sans tobacco. … The post Sugar (2024) Colin Farrell Sam Spade without the Smoke appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Aaron Ronnie Almani is an actor on the rise. Here Aaron talks tips and insights and just how important flexibility is to everything. Unlocking Success: 5 Tips and Insights for Emerging Actors by Aaron Ronnie Almani “Breaking into the acting industry is a challenge but opportunities await those who persevere.” 1. Embrace New York’s Power: … The post Aaron Ronnie Almani Talks Success Tips and Insights appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Our retro review today is Miss Freelance (2019): A young woman named Carly hires out to strangers in New York City. Matthew Kyle Levine created this tale as writer and brought it to the screen as director. It follows the daily grind of Carly (Maddy Murphy) who fulfills the “dreams” of men in the city. … The post Retro Review: Miss Freelance (2019) appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Mickey Hardaway (2023) can be seen as a self fulfilling tragedy. Marcellus Cox, writer and director of the film, gives us a doomed and very flawed hero. Shot in black and white, except for a very short section, the movie feels bleak. As does the subject matter. Synopsis Mickey, played brilliantly by Rashad Hunter, is … The post Mickey Hardaway (2023) Self Fulfilling Tragedy appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Doll It Up could have been called “Living Doll,” or “Love With Plastic is Fantastic – Not.” Written and directed by Yalan Hu, this is a short tale, around 7 minutes, of love and pain…and latex, it is funny. There is also some drama, but really only when one looks closely at the whole relationship … The post Doll It Up (2018) Love With Plastic is Fantastic – Not appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Spooky Madison (AKA Spencer “Spooky” Madison wrote and directed As i Believe the world to Be. It was specifically for a winter film festival. I have seen a few offerings for this Cincinnati film fest and this one is dark. It also raises some questions. A lot of questions. synopsis Elnora (Bailey Kathryn) is seemingly … The post As i Believe the World to Be: Review appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

  I have to admit being a huge fan of the James May: Our Man in…a series that feeds that Brit passion for travel through the ages. May became a household name on Top Gear but has branched out into other types of television programs. Journalist, TV presenter and broadcaster, Alan Whicker was the man … The post James May: Our Man in India Brit Passion for Travel appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more

Mark Battle’s Old Man 2 can be seen as an The Asylum style version of Sisu, on a low-no budget. For those not in the know, Z-Nation, Sharknado and many other schlock filled products are all the result of Asylum. In some ways very similar to the old Roger Corman days. *Side Note: Both The … The post Old Man 2 AKA OM2 (2023) The Asylum Style Version of Sisu appeared first on Mikes Film Talk ..read more