“The Gray Man” Trailer Reaction
“When the CIA’s most skilled operative-whose true identity is known to none-accidentally uncovers dark agency secrets, a psychopathic former colleague puts a bounty on his head, setting off a global […]
Ranking NBR’s Top Movies From 2014
NBR stands for the National Board of Review and it was established in 1909. Every year they pick roughly 10 movies that they deem to be the best of the […]
“Hail, Caesar!” | Wonderful Writing Without A Purpose
“A Hollywood fixer in the 1950s works to keep the studio’s stars in line.” Director: Ethan Coen, Joel CoenWriters: Ethan Coen, Joel CoenStaring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph […]
“Hustle” Trailer Reaction
“A washed-up basketball scout discovers a phenomenal street ball player while in Spain and sees the prospect as his opportunity to get back into the NBA.” Director: Jeremiah ZagarWriters: Will […]
“Fatal Attraction” | Lyne And Company Cut It Close Getting Over The Line Of Mediocrity
“A married man’s one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family.” Director: Adrian LyneWriters: James DeardenStaring: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne […]
Reflection On “The Big Picture” 2015 Movie Draft
As of my writing of this reaction, I watched 113 movies from the year 2015 and my average star rating is 3.02 stars. I am excited to look into Sean […]
The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 2.0)
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 […]
Reflection On “The Big Picture” 2017 Movie Draft
Looking at my stats on Letterboxd, I am surprised that I have not seen a ton of movies that were released in 2017. At least comparatively to 2018 and 2019. […]
“The Seventh Day” | Bottom Of The Wrung Horror Streaming
“A renowned exorcist teams up with a rookie priest for his first day of training. As they plunge deeper into hell on earth, the lines between good and evil blur, […]
“Resident Evil” Trailer Reactions
“Nearly three decades after the discovery of the T-virus, an outbreak reveals the Umbrella Corporation’s dark secrets. Based on the horror franchise.” Directors: Rachel Goldberg, Rob Seidenglanz, Batan Silva, Bronwen […]
“The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes” | A Disappointing History Lesson; Another Grasping For Straws Netflix Documentary
“Explores the mystery surrounding the death of movie icon Marilyn Monroe through previously unheard interviews with her inner circle.” Director: Emma CooperRelease Date: April 27, 2022 I think we need […]
Reflection On “The Big Picture” 2012 Movie Draft
We are back to the normal drafts after visiting the 90s Oscar Winners draft last time out. So here we go, this is going to be the reflection on The Big […]
Reflection On “The Big Picture” 1990s Oscar Winners Movie Draft
A new version of the draft! I like this. This is going to humble me and make me think, big-time. So here we go, this is going to be the […]
Ranking NBR’s Top Movies From 2015
NBR stands for the National Board of Review and it was established in 1909. Every year they pick roughly 10 movies that they deem to be the best of the […]
Reflection On “The Big Picture” 2011 Movie Draft
Here we revisit the 2011 movie draft, the second draft that Sean Fennessey, Amanda Dobbins and Chris Ryan did on The Big Picture. With this being the second go around, […]
Reflection On “The Big Picture” 2003 Movie Draft
Overview In the drama category, I am going to have to go with Joanna Robinson’s Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World (2003). It wins over Mystic River […]
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