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"They're not above nipping at you. Wildfires are pushing coyotes deeper into Los Angeles neighborhoods. They're desperate. They're going to do what they have to to survive." 

I think it started with Jaws in 1975. People were afraid to go into the water; some still are. It started with sharks, but by the end of the 1970's it was killer bees, ants, bears ... and by the turn of the century there were giant killer snakes and bears high on cocaine. The wave continues this year with Coyotes, directed by Colin Minihan. The film is at times clever, but it moves into the territory of a comic book movie by using crazy comic frames to introduce characters, and while we're talking about sharks, this movie is jumping them in the first 10 minutes as we watch a young spoiled rich girl walking her yip-yip dog.

“Do you know why people break up? Guilt. But if you make the bad thing okay, there is no guilt.”

Boy, was this messy. This was possibly the messiest love affair I ever witnessed, which somehow managed to make me laugh, yet also had me rolling my eyes at times. When good-natured Carey’s wife, Ashley, tells him she wants a divorce, his world is shattered. Seeking support from his friends, Julie and Paul, Carey discovers the secret to their happiness: an open marriage. Well, you can guess what transpires next. Essentially, the two couples’ friendship erupts into conflict when the husband of a divorcing couple sleeps with the wife of an open marriage couple. Frequent collaborators Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin star in the film, which they cowrote together, joining forces with Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona as their respective significant others. So, to put it simply, in this comedy, both guys are punching above their weight.

"Plato wrote that the ancient Greeks believed we were created with four arms, four legs, and a head with two faces. but Zeus feared our power so he split us into two separate parts, dooming us to spend our lives in search of the other half." 

What's in a name? Let me tell you, Billy. When I was first offered the opportunity to watch and review Together out on Blu-ray from NEON, I nearly passed. I saw that it was directed by a Michael Shanks, and I had met Shanks a few years ago. I honestly found him to be one of the biggest idiots I've ever had the displeasure of meeting in the business. Fortunately, I took a closer look at the thing, and I'm glad that I did. You see, this Michael Shanks is not the idiot I met years ago. Of course, that guy was the Stargate SG-1 actor, and this guy is much younger and now a first-time director, and not a complete idiot after all.

“The History of Black New York” thematically explores various aspects of the black experience through the use of historian testimony and period specific media. The documentary begins with the early arrival of the Dutch on Manhattan Island and their fair treatment of black slaves. With the arrival of the English, morality and race became intertwined in New York, as with the rest of America, leading to the ensuing years of black oppression and segregation.

"I wish I could have enjoyed it more. It's only due to the flaws in my character which I'm rather proud of." 

Douglas Adams once told us in his series of Hitchhiker's Guide books that the secret to life, the universe, and everything is 42. While Adams was a great writer and had a wonderful imagination, his math is a little suspect. Any of us who have grown up with This Is Spinal Tap over the last 40 years, we know the real answer is 11. If that confuses you, then stop reading right now. Go out and rent, stream, buy, or pinch  a copy of 1984's This Is Spinal Tap. Once you've watched that film, you can come back and rejoin the conversation on the long-awaited sequel: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues.

"Hi, Dad. It's me, Frank Jr. I want to be just like you, but at the same time be completely different and original. So, if you're proud of me, give me a sign. Like, maybe make me see an owl or something." 

The Naked Gun (2025) is a beautifully absurd film that had me and everyone in the theater laughing in tears. It is both a continuation and reboot to the original franchise that introduces a new generation of characters, which still honors the classic formula of deadpan delivery, absurd plotlines, and visual gags that gave the original its significance. It was like a breath of fresh air in a lackluster era of Hollywood which felt was seriously rich in soul. I can’t even joke; my face was hurting from laughing and smiling throughout the entire movie!

"I know my life isn't too exciting. I know I'm not to exciting either. I don't have a fancy job. I don't drive a fancy car. I'm not a member of any kind of country club but I do have a nice house, a strong back and a heart full of love to give. The world is so full of bad things it's frightening especially if you're alone. No one should be alone. People should be happy. I think I can make you happy." 

So Tony Tost wants to make me happy. He's released Americana now on home video and streaming. Here's what I need from you to make that happen. As a writer give me a great story that keeps me on the edge of my seat. Show me and don't tell me wherever it's possible to do that. As a director I'll need you to give me a cast that can carry the weight of it all and I want compelling characters. You see, Tony. I want very much to care about the people I'm watching. I want to become quickly invested in who they are and what they want or need.