Steven Helmer Publications

Synopsis: Boston hardware store employee Robert "Bob" McCall is beloved by his coworkers but never discusses his violent past. Due to insomnia, Bob frequents an all-night diner, where he drinks tea and reads books. While there, he befriends Alina, a 17-year-old who is being sex trafficked by members of the Russian mafia. When Alina is severely beaten and hospitalized, Bob attempts to buy her freedom. When his peaceful offer is rejected, he sets aside a vow he made to his late wife and returns to his violent ways to both assist Alina and the mafia's other local victims. Who's in it? The movie stars Denzel Washington , Chloë Grace Moretz , Martin Csokas , David Harbour and Haley Bennett . Review: Since I've never been a fan of the 1980s television series it was based on, I had never taken the time to watch The Equalizer in the more than a decade it has been out. However, after scrolling through several movies last night and being unable to settle on one with my...

Synopsis: Frustrated with the growing greed at Christmas, Santa Claus has become a shell of his former self, drinking heavily and just going through the motions as he delivers presents to the few remaining children on his nice list. While making a delivery at a mansion owned by Gertrude Lightstone for her granddaughter, Trudy, Santa falls asleep in a chair and is awoken by the sound of gunfire and attacked by one of a group of men attempting to steal $300 million hidden in a safe inside the mansion. He fends off the attacker, but his reindeer fly away, leaving him stranded. When he attempts to escape on foot, he realizes Trudy and her family are in danger and decides to stay to help, calling upon his previous life as a warrior. Who's in it? The movie stars David Harbour , Beverly D'Angelo , Leah Brady ,  John Leguizamo and Alex Hassell . Review: Mixing the Christmas holiday with action/thriller movies isn't a new concept. And more often than not, it doesn't mesh as ...