“In The Heights” Reaches Mid-Levels Of Musical Enjoyment
“A film version of the Broadway musical in which Usnavi, a sympathetic New York bodega owner, saves every penny every day as he imagines and sings about a better life.” […]
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 6.0)
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Keanu Reeves – “John Wick: Chapter 4” ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Chris Messina – “Air” ACTRESS […]
It’s Shocking How Many People Are In “Stonehearst Asylum”
“An Oxford graduate takes up a job in a mental asylum, only to discover that the “revolutionary” new treatments are inhumane, and that there is more going on than meets […]
“Tetris” Fits The Puzzle Pieces Together Nicely
“The story of how one of the world’s most popular video games found its way to players around the globe. Businessman Henk Rogers and Tetris inventor Alexey Pajitnov join forces […]
My First Interaction With Sydney Sweeney Is “Reality”
“A former American intelligence specialist was given the longest sentence for the unauthorized release of government information to the media about Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections via […]
It’s Good, Sure. But “M3gan” Really Broke Through?
“A robotics engineer at a toy company builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own.” Director: Gerard JohnstoneWriters: Akela Cooper, James WanStaring: Allison Williams, […]
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 5.0)
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Keanu Reeves – “John Wick: Chapter 4” ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE My Nominations MY WINNER: Chris Messina – “Air” ACTRESS […]
I Am On A Julie Roberts Kick, And “Erin Brockovich” Is Yet Another Vessel For Her Awesomeness
“An unemployed single mother becomes a legal assistant and almost single-handedly brings down a California power company accused of polluting a city’s water supply.” Director: Steven SoderberghWriter: Susannah GrantStaring: Julia […]
“The Last Manhunt” Is Very Bad And You Should Not Watch It
“Based on true events in the early 1900s Wild West, Willie Boy falls in love with Carlota from the Chemehuevi tribe despite being forbidden to be together. A fatal incident […]
The Mandalorian Chapter 23 (S3E7) Reaction | The Spies
The “previously on” portion of this episode was a massive rehashing of the entire season. We had the idea of retaking Mandalore, which is no longer polluted. We are reminded […]
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 4.0)
DISCLAIMER WARNING: I HAVE SEEN FEW MOVIES FROM THIS YEAR SO FAR. YEAH I KNOW SAD, BUT I HAVE WATCHED 119 MOVIES THIS YEAR AS OF NOW SO I’LL GET […]
No Sophomore Slump For Newest Iteration Of Ghostface | “Scream VI” Slashes To Success
“In the next installment, the survivors of the Ghostface killings leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter in New York City.” Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettWriters: Guy Busick, James […]
“Keeper Of The Flame” Has The Old Movie Script Vibes You Need To Be Reminded Of
“Journalist Steve O’Malley wants to write a biography of a national hero who died when his car ran off a bridge. Steve receives conflicting reports and tales that make him […]
The 96th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 3.0)
DISCLAIMER WARNING: I HAVE ONLY SEEN 12 MOVIES FROM THIS YEAR SO FAR. YEAH I KNOW SAD, BUT I HAVE WATCHED 119 MOVIES THIS YEAR AS OF NOW SO I’LL […]
Ti West Has Indeed Found The Brightest “Pearl” With Mia Goth
“In 1918, a young woman on the brink of madness pursues stardom in a desperate attempt to escape the drudgery, isolation and lovelessness of life on her parents’ farm.” Director: […]
“Scanners” Defines Cult Movies Qualities
“A scientist trains a man with an advanced telepathic ability called “scanning” to stop a dangerous Scanner with extraordinary psychic powers from waging war against non scanners.” Director: David CronenbergWriter: […]
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