Category Archives: Flick Nation

Review: Jurassic World Dominion

Posted on June 10, 2022

“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should.” Dennis Willis reviews Jurassic World: Dominion, the third (or sixth) entry in the Jurassic (World or Park) series.… MORE

Review: Top Gun Maverick

Posted on May 26, 2022

Dennis Willis reviews the ultimate summer blockbuster Top Gun: Maverick.… MORE

Flick Nation – The Invisible Man, Once Were Brothers, Uncut Gems and Frozen II

Posted on February 27, 2020

Dennis Willis is surprised to discover the brand-new Invisible Man movie is actually good; and finds that the documentary Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band is a great companion piece to Martin Scosese’s classic The Last Waltz. Also, the underrated Uncut Gems and the inevitable Frozen II are available on demand. … MORE

Flick Nation – Oscar the Grouch

Posted on January 13, 2020

The Oscar nominations are out and Dennis Willis has opinions! From the surprises to the WTF snubs, some cool trivia, and why the award shows are so damn predictable, this is the only Oscar cheat sheet you’ll need!… MORE

Flick Nation – Bruce Springsteen’s Big Screen Glory Days

Posted on October 24, 2019

Bruce Springsteen is having a moment! Dennis Willis reviews The Boss’ new theatrical concert doc Western Stars, the Springsteen-inspired Blinded by the Light (now available on digital), and why Springsteen on Broadway and the Clarence Clemons doc Who Do I Think I Am are vital chapters in Bruce’s ongoing saga.… MORE

Flick Nation – Will Smith vs Fresh Prince in Gemini Man

Posted on October 10, 2019

Dennis Willis explains that HOW you watch the Will Smith vs Fresh Prince 3D actioner Gemini Man may affect whether you like it. The umpeenth Conjuring spin-off Annabelle Come Home, um, comes home. Also, Disney’s billion dollar double shot – Toy Story 4 and The Lion King are available on digital. How do they play…… MORE

Flick Nation – Joker, Spider-man: Far From Home, and the ultimate Robin Williams Collection

Posted on October 3, 2019

Joaquin Phoenix dominates the long-awaited controversial Joker movie, Spider-man: Far From Home swings to home media, there’s a new Peanuts compilation, and if you’re a Robin Williams fan, you’re going to want to save your pennies for the new Comic Genius collection.… MORE

Flick Nation – The Banana Splits Movie, The Hustle + Home Media

Posted on August 29, 2019

Hey kids! Remember the beloved kids program The Banana Splits? Dennis Willis reviews their bonkers (and violent) new direct-to-video movie! Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson star in The Hustle, the (almost too) faithful remake of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. And if you missed them on the big screen, Godzilla and Rocketman are available for rental.…… MORE

Flick Nation – The Lion King, Shazam! and Moon movies

Posted on July 18, 2019

It’s the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, and Dennis Willis has some advice on what to watch to mark the occasion (it’s probably not what you think). He also breaks down the brand confusion between Captain Marvel and Shazam! (which is new to video) – and talks about some movie nobody’s ever heard of…… MORE

Flick Nation – Yesterday, The Avengers return, and … Escape Plan 3?

Posted on June 27, 2019

Dennis Willis talks about Yesterday, the new romantic comedy that asks what if nobody remember The Beatles? Also, did you know that Sylvester Stallone made two sequels to Escape Plan? Plus, the Avengers assemble once again to defeat their greatest threat: James Cameron’s Avatar!… MORE

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