I, too, am encouraged by the trailer for 28 Years Later (Sony, 6.20.25). especially with Danny Boyle directing and a script by Alex Garland, and a cast toplining Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell and Cillian Murphy.

True, I’m not a fan of Murphy or more particularly his eyes, but I respect his acting.

I’m less enthused abour 28 Years Later Part II: The Bone Temple, largely due to the threatening notion of Nia DaCosta (The Marvels) having directed.

Both films were reportedly shot with iPhones.

Boots” is Rudyard Kipling poem, initially published in 1903.

A year ago the Critical Drinker lamented the absence, weakening and/or downswirling of strong male characters, and in particular the “stoic man.” No longer! With the wackazoid wokies in retreat and on the run, stoic men will gradually be making a return….mark my words.