The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 15.0)
Now that we have moved past the 94th Annual Academy Awards, let’s look forward to 95th rendition of the awards in 2023! Throughout the course of the year I am […]
Why Doesn’t Jennifer Lawrence Act Again Like In “Winter’s Bone”?
“An unflinching Ozark Mountain girl hacks through dangerous social terrain as she hunts down her drug-dealing father while trying to keep her family intact.” Director: Debra GranikWriters: Debra Granik, Anne […]
“God Forbid: The Sex Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty” | If You Love Watching Arrogant Families Get Taken Down, Then This Is The Documentary For You
“Giancarlo Granda, former pool attendant at the Fontainebleau Hotel, shares the intimate details of his 7-year relationship with a charming older woman, Becki Falwell, and her husband, the Evangelical Trump […]
It’s The Season. “Noelle” Hits All The Notes You Want
“Santa’s daughter must take over the family business when her father retires and her brother, who is supposed to inherit the Santa role, gets cold feet.” Director: Marc LawrenceWriter: Marc […]
Need A Who-Dun-It Warmup? See “See How They Run”
“In the West End of 1950s London, plans for a movie version of a smash-hit play come to an abrupt halt after a pivotal member of the crew is murdered.” […]
“Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” Trailer Reaction
“The plot is unknown at this time.” Director: James MangoldWriters: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Philip Kaufman, George Lucas, James MangoldStaring: Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Boyd Holbrook, Antonio Banderas, […]
“On The Rocks” Is A Perfect Character Drama Sampler
“A young mother reconnects with her larger-than-life playboy father on an adventure through New York.” Director: Sofia CoppolaWriter: Sofia CoppolaStaring: Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans, Jessica HenwickRated: RRelease Date: […]
“Magic Mike’s Last Dance” Trailer Reaction
“Plot kept under wraps.” Director: Steven SoderberghWriter: Reid CarolinStaring: Channing Tatum, Salma Hayek, Caitlin GerardRelease Date: February 10, 2023IMDB Channing Tatum is back. Steven Soderbergh is back. My excitement level […]
“Prom Night” | Hope You Like Disco Because Scares Are Not Attending
“At a high school senior prom, a masked killer stalks four teenagers who were responsible for the accidental death of a classmate six years previously.“ Director: Paul LynchWriters: William Gray, […]
“Beast” Perches On Perfectly Average Execution & Expectations
“A father and his two teenage daughters find themselves hunted by a massive rogue lion intent on proving that the Savanna has but one apex predator.” Director: Baltasar KormákurWriters: Jaime […]
“Waves” Tosses Emotions With Fury Of A Yearning Tempest
“Traces the journey of a suburban family – led by a well-intentioned but domineering father – as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.” […]
“Masters Of The Universe” Is 1980s Entertainment In Its Simplest Form…For Better Or For Worse
“The heroic warrior He-Man battles against the evil lord Skeletor and his armies of darkness for control of Castle Grayskull.” Director: Gary GoddardWriters: David Odell, Stephen Tolkin, Gary GoddardStaring: Dolph […]
“The Invisible Man” Makes Sure You See Evil; Trend Setting In Monster Genre Still Hits
“A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane.” Director: James WhaleWriters: H.G. Wells, R.C. Sherriff, Preston SturgesStaring: Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, William […]
“Hellraiser” Evicts A Mood But Struggles To Retain Momentum Throughout
“A take on Clive Barker’s 1987 horror classic where a young woman struggling with addiction comes into possession of an ancient puzzle box, unaware that its purpose is to summon […]
Another Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Trailer Reaction
“Famed Southern detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece for his latest case.” Director: Rian JohnsonWriter: Rian JohnsonStaring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Ethan […]
“Halloween Ends” Surpasses Expectations With Fantastic Staging and Finale (The Middle Is Okay Too)
“The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode comes to a spine-chilling climax in the final installment of this trilogy.” Director: David Gordon GreenWriters: John Carpenter, Debra Hill, Paul Brad […]
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