“Jojo Rabbit” | Worth The Risk, Every Second Of It
I love risks. I love originality. Actors and directors that venture past the expected and make something that surpasses both social norms and expectations are few and far between. In […]
Stanko Stance: “Doctor Sleep” Instant Reaction
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“Watchmen” Episode 1 | Premiere With A Punch
Mike Phillips and I broke down the first episode of HBO’s brand new show, Watchmen. We touch on the beats of the show, our overall impressions, and the obvious style of […]
Rapid Trailer Reaction (It’s Been A Minute)
Ok, it’s been a minutes, here are some of my rapid fire trailer reactions. BIRDS OF PREY: AND THE FANTABULOUS EMANCIPATION OF ONE HARLEY QUINN Disappointing to say, but Birds Of Prey: And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn’s trailer disappointed. The movie looks good, but is the major takeaway supposed to be Ewan McGregor as Black Mask…but I […]
“Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” Trailer Reaction
Director: Cathy YanWriters: Christina Hodson, Paul Dini, Bruce TimmStaring: Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, Ewan McGregorRelease Date: February 7, 2020 Disappointing to say, but Birds Of Prey: […]
“Uncut Games” Trailer Reaction
Uncut Gems looks incredible. Plain and simple. This trailer doesn’t reveal too much about the plot, but it does highlight how Adam Sandler is primed to give a performance of the […]
“Jungle Cruise” Trailer Reaction
Based off another Disney ride…but Jungle Cruise has zero of the positives going for it that Pirates Of The Caribbean: Curse Of The Black Pearl. You have the charisma of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ […]
“Charlie’s Angels” Trailer Reaction
This movie is going to stink. 100%. It’s a female-empowerment movie that wreaks of cheesy horrid action. Like truly sorry, but between the first two trailers, it looks like an […]
“Zombieland 2: Double Tap” Red Band Trailer Reaction
Director: Ruben FleischerWriters: Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Dave CallahamStaring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail BreslinRelease Date: October 18, 2019 “You’ll be the first to die, but I like […]
“Uncut Games” Trailer Reaction
Uncut Gems looks incredible. Plain and simple. This trailer doesn’t reveal too much about the plot, but it does highlight how Adam Sandler is primed to give a performance of the […]
“Jungle Cruise” Trailer Reaction
Based off another Disney ride…but Jungle Cruise has zero of the positives going for it that Pirates Of The Caribbean: Curse Of The Black Pearl. You have the charisma of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ […]
“The Irishman” Another Trailer Reaction
Director: Martin ScorseseWriters: Steve Zaillian, Charles BrandtStaring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Joe PesciStreaming: NetflixRelease Date: November 17, 2019 This is Martin Scorsese to an absolute tee. From the opening […]
“Slow West” | Grounded Western Romance
“He loved you with all his heart.” “His heart was in the wrong place.” “His spirit was true.” Oh how I LOVE a great gut-punching ending. Slow West is a […]
“Limitless” | A Low Ceiling Movie That’s Better Than It Has Any Right To Be
Reacting to movies that happened way in the past is an odd thing. The legacy of the movie is already embedded in the culture and minds are often made regarding […]
“Trick ‘r Treat” | Worth Stealing An Extra Piece
The Halloween season is approaching! While I personally am not a fan of dressing up and going out in public (says something about myself), I do love to stay in, […]
“Emelie” | An Absurd ‘Meh’ Fest
What a weird movie. What an odd freaking movie. Emelie is a horror movie directed by Michael Thelin staring a relatively small cast of unknown talents. Sarah Bolger plays Emelie; […]
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