“A Vigilante” | Remarkably Resonant & Powerful
A Vigilante is a stunningly gritty look at a revenge story that is hard to watch in the best way. It is straight to the point about a female character […]
“Jojo Rabbit” Trailer Reaction
From the fantastically unique mind of Taiki Waititi comes Jojo Rabbit, an “anti-hate satire” that takes place during World War II and tells the tale of a lonely German child […]
“Zombieland 2: Double Tap” Trailer Reaction
We are back folks. Back in a zombie world I really think movie viewers would ever get to experience again. Zombieland: Double Tap brings back everyone’s favorite: Wichita, Little Rock, […]
Stanko Stance | Top Character Introductions
“You only have one chance to make a first impression.” Oh Stanko, could you start this blog with a cheesier cliché? Probably not. Regardless, an initial introduction to a character […]
“Holmes & Watson” | Do Not See It
What a horrendous movie. Holmes & Watson is the worst movie I have seen since this year’s Hellboy. And let’s not talk about the independent movie that’s on Netflix, Only […]
“The Lion King” | Visually Dazzling & Satisfying Nostalgia
IT’S THE CIRCLE OF LIFE!!! Childhood memories and movies being resurrected for a modern audience; a cycle that has been a staple in Hollywood for the majority of the past […]
“Ad Astra” Trailer Reaction
Director James Gray and super star Brad Pitt released the second trailer for their upcoming film Ad Astra on Thursday. The opening overhead shot and then the entire set of […]
“Top Gun: Maverick” Trailer Reaction
If there was ever nostalgia porn, this is it. I cannot for the life of me think of any movie trailer that has excited the male demographic as quickly and […]
“It Chapter 2” Trailer Reaction (YESSSSS!!!!)
It is happening! I am so in on It Chapter 2. Take my money, in fact take it twice. It: Chapter 2 is among the most highly anticipated movies for […]
“The Beach Bum” | Getting Burnt Flying Too High
Sometimes having too much of a good thing is a detriment. The Beach Bum stars Matthew McConaughey in a role he was born to play, and one would have never […]
“The King’s Man” Trailer Reaction
The King’s Man is a return to the Kingsman franchise that began in 2014. That year, Colin Firth, Taron Egerton and Samuel L. Jackson turned the dull February movie month […]
“Crawl” | Chomp Me In!
“A young woman, while attempting to save her father during a Category 5 hurricane, finds herself trapped in a flooding house and must fight for her life against alligators.” That […]
“Happy Death Day 2U” | Good Enough Is Disappointing
Ohh the sequel bug. Have you heard of it before? Side effects include lack of consistency, over-playing of tropes, over complication and lack of original charisma. Such a sickness afflicted […]
“Happy Death Day” | A Wonderful Surprise
What a delightful surprise! Seriously, Happy Death Day really does deliver. People who know my movie tastes wouldn’t think I’d be recommending a cheesy, comedy-horror mashup that centers around a […]
Just End The Suffering Podcast | Summer Movie Deep Dive (7/12/19)
I was privileged to be a guest on Michael Phillip’s podcast, “Just End The Suffering“, where were dived deep on the summer movies we have seen thus far. t’s time […]
“Mile 22” Review | Boring, Action Rigmarole
Mile 22 boasts an intriguing cast but it takes itself far too seriously to be even be an enjoyable action escape. The plot involves the American secret forces, the Indonesian […]
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