‘The Green Knight’ is a devilish and honorable game

“The Green Knight” (2021) – Truth or Dare.  It’s a devilish game.  Sometimes, the player faces a no-win circumstance because each choice will cause detrimental angst.  Reveal a long-held crush when the said person sits – right there – across the living room, or pour two ounces of Tabasco in a wine glass and gulp it down.  Yikes.  Perhaps, look to Joshua from “War Games” (1983) for advice when dealing with such alternatives. “The only winning move is not to play.” In writer/director David Lowery’s film – based on “Sir…

‘Stillwater’ moves to different, surprising, and refreshing beats

“Stillwater” (2021) – Stillwater, Okla. sits 984’ above sea level in the north-central portion of the state. Looking at a U.S. map, Kansas might be smack dab in the center of the country, but Americans obviously consider the Sooner State as part of the heartland too.  This 50,000-resident city is known for red dirt music, the Tumbleweed Dance Hall, and cheese fries at Eskimo Joe’s, a popular sports bar.  It’s the home to Oklahoma State University and the economic, cultural, and football magic that comes with a major college presence…

‘Old’: M. Night’s time-warp movie ironically drags on too long

“Old” (2021) – “Don’t wish your life away.”  Did your mom or dad reply with that statement after you declared a desire to be older?  “I can’t wait until I’m 16, and I can drive.”  “I can’t wait until I’m 18, and I can do what I want.” Sound familiar?  Of course, this sentiment applies to turning 21 and reaching a retirement age too, but not necessarily landing on 30, 40, 50, 60, or 70 years young.  Who wants that, right? After watching M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old”, moviegoers probably won’t…