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 The Fourth of July has come and gone, bringing some interesting films in theaters and on streaming. Below is a look at the new films I saw this week. You can keep up with everything I’m watching by following me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734. Enola Holmes 3 (Netflix) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter, and Louis Partridge Synopsis: This is the third installment in the Netflix film franchise that centers on Sherlock Holmes (Cavill) and his younger sister, Enola (Brown). There are mysteries and a bit of fun, winking at the camera and often breaking the fourth wall. That’s true of this latest installment, which is the shortest of the three. It’s directed by Philip Barantini, who knows how to handle a camera, and takes place almost entirely on the island of Malta, where Enola is preparing to marry Tewkesbury (Partridge). But when Sherlock goes missing, as does Tewkesbury’s mother, Enola springs into action and the game is afoot once again. I have enjoyed ...
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Summer TV Roundup, Week 6

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 We’re heading into the midst of July. We’re in the middle of summer and very early in the new Emmy cycle, so the flood of new shows has slowed to a trickle. But you might need something to kill time while enjoying air conditioning, and you’re wondering what of these new shows is worth your time to check out. Let this weekly post be your guide as I review the pilot and second episode of new series this summer. Fridays: Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, Fridays at 10 p.m. on HBO (Premiered June 26) About : This new comedy for HBO finds Larry David in his element. He’s bringing his unique style of comedy and unique view of the world to a sketch comedy series that skewers key moments in American history. It featured an introduction in the pilot from Barack Obama, who is a producer along with his wife, Michelle. This week’s second episode featured a sketch with Jerry Seinfeld and a closing sketch with the late Rob Reiner, who gets a dedication at the end. It was simply brill...
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Trek @ 60: Star Trek: Insurrection

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This year Star Trek turns 60. For decades, it has enthralled and entertained audiences. Part of that legacy is 13 feature films. Over the next few weeks, I'll be looking back on each of the feature films in the franchise, including where I place them in my personal rankings! Data : I feel obliged to point out that the environmental anomalies may have stimulated certain rebellious instincts common to youth, which could affect everyone's judgment... Except mine of course. Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) Franchise Ranking : 9 Starring: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Donna Murphy, F. Murray Abraham, and Anthony Zerbe Director: Jonathan Frakes About : I'd say this is a maligned installment of the franchise, but you can see from my ranking I don't have it particularly high. It's not that it's a bad film, it's just that it's forgettable. It's quite a step back from First Contact ,...
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1996 Rewind: An Introduction

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 It's a new year, but the rewind continues. In these weekly posts, we will be looking at films that are celebrating an anniversary in 2026. I will be going back throughout the year, looking at a few films from different milestone years that stand out to me now a decade, two decades, or three decades on. It's a fun journey, and I hope you'll join me in looking back! For our next set of films, we're jumping back to 1996. Films from 1996 are turning 30 years old in 2026, and when you look at the list it feels hard to believe some of these titles are 30 years old. In this set I'll be looking at 12 films, an interesting mix of smaller films and blockbusters, that stand out now 30 years after their release. Check back each Sunday as we explore another title in the rewind and celebrate the films that are marking a milestone anniversary in 2026!
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 50

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. John Dunbar : [voice-over] Nothing I have been told about these people is correct. They are not thieves or beggars. They are not the bogeymen they are made out to be. On the contrary, they are polite guests and I enjoy their humor. Dances With Wolves (1990) Original List Position : 75 Starring : Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, and Graham Greene Director : Kevin Costner About : This film landed about 25 spots lower on the original list, and wasn't a part of the list 10 years later. It's definitely got a more mixed reception in the years since its release, when it won Best Picture. I get that some don't love it. If you followed my countdown of Westerns, y...
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AFI 100 Years, 100 Movies: No. 51

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Back in 1998, the American Film Institute unveiled its list of the 100 greatest films as voted on by members of the cinematic community. The year, I'm looking at the films on that list, re-ranked according to my preference. Check back Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year as we walk through this list of classic films. The Tramp : Tomorrow the birds will sing. City Lights (1931) Original List Position : 76 Starring : Charlie Chaplin Director: Charlie Chaplin About: We come to another of Chaplin's films, one of his classics. This is a classic love story. In it, the Tramp finds a blind girl and seeks to help her. He manages to pull it off, but at great cost. As always, there's great fun and comedy in the film. But it's the sweet ending that is one of the reasons it's been so enduring. It is a film that leapt quite a bit in the re-ordered countdown, too. It went from 76 all the way to 11. I am somewhere in the middle. I like it a bit, and it's one of my favorit...
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2026 Broncos' Season, Running Backs

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The off-season is in full swing. We've seen free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft. Now, it's time to take stock of the roster and begin figuring out who will be the final 53 players to suit up for the Broncos during the 2026 NFL Season. Over the next few weeks, we'll be looking at each unit for the Broncos. Today, that continues with the running backs. On the Roster : J.K. Dobbins, R.J. Harvey, Jonah Coleman, Tyler Badie, Jaleel McLaughlin, Cody Schrader, and Adam Prentice About : The Broncos had a better rushing attack in 2025, but it didn't seem to be enough. The thought was the team would go big at the position this off-season. Instead, the Broncos brought back everyone. They re-signed Dobbins, who was solid before being injured, and McLaughlin. Then the team added Coleman in the draft. It feels like Coleman and Harvey are the future, with Coleman looking like an ideal hedge for Dobbins. The question is whether it's enough. It's also fair to wonder how many back...
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