The 95th Academy Awards – Stanko’s Version (Version 3.0)
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 […]
“The Menu” Trailer Reaction
“A young couple travel to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises.”
“The Midnight Club” Trailer Reaction
“The Midnight Club follows a group of five terminally ill patients at Brightcliffe Hospice, who begin to gather together at midnight to share scary stories.” Creators: Mike Flanagan, Leah FongWriters: […]
“Top Gun: Maverick” | Everything You Could Possibly Want, And More
“After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging […]
Reflection On “The Big Picture” 2016 Movie Draft
As of my writing this reaction, I have seen 81 movies that were released in the year of 2016. This is a rather low number. Don’t know what was happening […]
“Prey” Official Trailer Reaction
“The origin story of the Predator in the world of the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. Naru, a skilled female warrior, fights to protect her tribe against one of the […]
“Candyman” | A Worthy Continuation Of Terrifying Legacy
“A sequel to the horror film Candyman (1992) that returns to the now-gentrified Chicago neighborhood where the legend began.”
“Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil” | Michelle Pfeiffer Elevates What Should Have Been Terrible Sequel
Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil (2019) has no right to be as good as it is. It is better than the 2014 original Maleficent, and that elevation is due to one person, and one person only.
“Tron” | Undeniably Inventive; Story Gets Lost In The Weeds But It All Holds Up
“A computer hacker is abducted into the digital world and forced to participate in gladiatorial games where his only chance of escape is with the help of a heroic security […]
“Graveyard Shift” | I Hope The Book is Better Than This
“In a very old textile mill with a serious rat infestation, deadly accidents start happening, but the corrupt foreman continues to put his workers in danger, until they discover a […]
“House Of The Dragon” Teaser Trailer Reaction
“The story of the House Targaryen set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones” Directors: Miguel Sapochnik, Greg Yaitanes, Clare Kilner, Geeta Vasant PatelWriters: Ryan J. Condal, George […]
“Westworld” Season Four Trailer Reaction
“At the intersection of the near future and the reimagined past, waits a world in which every human appetite can be indulged without consequence.” Directors: TBD (according to IMDB)Writers: Lisa […]
“Fistful Of Vengeance” | A Waste Of Everyone’s Time
“Kai Jin, a young Chinatown chef in present day San Francisco, becomes entangled with the Chinese Triad’s pursuit of deadly ancient powers known as the “Wu Xing.” Director: Roel ReinéWriters: […]
Stanko Golfing: Norwalk Round 3. All I Want Is Consistency.
A random, late notice Friday off on a gorgeous day? That means we go golfing. I was meant to go golfing with my girlfriend’s uncle, but he got too busy, […]
“Bonnie And Clyde” | Faye Dunaway & Warren Beatty Steal The Movie; Yes, It’s A Terrible Pun. Deal With it.
“Bored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks.” Director: […]
Just End The Suffering Podcast – 2022 Summer Movie Preview with Jon Stanko
On the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast, host Mike Phillips is joined by Barstool Sports’ Jon Stanko to preview the 2022 summer movie slate. Mike and […]
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