“The Lodge” | Scared Silent
The Lodge Directed By: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz Written By: Sergio Casci, Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz Staring: Richard Armitage, Riley Keough, Alicia Silverstone, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh Rating: R Release […]
“Bone Tomahawk” | Unexpected Western Terror
Bone Tomahawk Directed By: S. Craig Zahler Written By: S. Craig Zahler Staring: Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, Richard Jenkins, Lili Simmons Rating: NR Release Date: February 19, 2016 […]
Stanko Stance – “The Lodge” Instant Reaction
The Lodge Directed By: Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz Written By: Sergio Casci, Severin Fiala, Veronika Franz Staring: Richard Armitage, Riley Keough, Alicia Silverstone, Jaeden Martell, Lia McHugh Rating: R Release Date: February 7, 2020 STANKO RATING: B+ (4.0/5 Stars) “The Lodge” IMDB “The Lodge” Rotten Tomatoes
“The Kid Who Would Be King” | It’s Good To Be King (And A Kid)
The Kid Who Would Be King Directed By: Joe Cornish Written By: Joe Cornish Staring: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Denise Gough, , Dean Chaumoo, Angus Imrie Rating: PG Release Date: January […]
“Dear Basketball” – Thank You Kobe
It takes a lot for an update on a phone to change an entire mood. In horrific fashion, that’s exactly what happened on Sunday, January 26 when Kobe Bryant, along […]
“Underwater” | A Perfect Dose Of ‘Fine’
Underwater Directed By: William Eubank Written By: Brian Duffield, Adam Cozad Staring: Kristen Stewart, Jessica Henwick, T.J. Miller, Vincent Cassel, John Gallagher Jr., Mamoudou Athie, Gunner Wright, Fiona Rene, Amanda […]
“1917” | A Beautiful, Technical Achievement; It’s Also A Damn Good Movie
All hail Sam Mendes and Roger Deakins. That’s the first thing everyone who be saying and thinking after seeing 1917. Mendes put a lot of emotional and personal energy into […]
“Uncut Gems” | Disorientation & Adrenaline At Its Finest
Let’s start with the setting in my theater at the Alamo Drafthouse. I was sandwiched between two groups of females who were having a night out. On my right were […]
Stanko Stance – “Uncut Gems” Instant Reaction
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Stanko Stance | My 2020 Oscar Nominations
With the Oscar nominations coming out this upcoming Monday, January 13, I have put together what my nominations would be with the movies I have seen from this Oscar year. […]
Stanko Stance – 10 Most Disappointing/Worst Movies Of The 2010s
Mike Phillips (“Just End the Suffering” podcast) joined me to talk about our 10 most disappointing/worst movies of the 2010! We were also joined by Garrett Murray who lent his mediating abilities. Listen to our podcast and see our full lists below. Stanko’s 10 Most Disappointing/Worst Movies Of The 2010s 10. Independence Day: Resurgence (2016) 9. A Good Day To […]
“Bombshell” – Profound & Entertaining; Theron Shines
Director: Joy Roach Writer: Charles Randolph Cinematographer: Barry Ackroyd Staring: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie, John Lithgow Release Date: December 20, 2019 “Will the investigation find anything uncomfortable?” “Define […]
Stanko Stance | Ranking The Star Wars Movies
It’s still the season for rankings! Following Star Wars: Episode XIV – The Rise Of Skywalker, here are my Star Wars Movie rankings as of the day of publication… Ranking […]
Here Are All The Movies Released In 2019 I Have Seen – It’s Been A Good Year!
Not a bad way to spend a year. I saw 79 movies that were released in 2019, and wish it could have been more. There are still plenty more to […]
Just End The Suffering Podcast, Episode 90: Year End Pop Culture Review Party
via Just End The Suffering Podcast, Episode 90: Year End Pop Culture Review Party Mike Phillips granted me the chance to hop on a special year-ending bonus episode of the […]
“Brittany Runs A Marathon” | Hilarious, Relatable & Heartfelt
I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect this. Speaking personally, Brittany Runs A Marathon connected with me on an incredibly personal level. Setting incremental goals, all leading to a greater challenge […]
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