Category: Movie Review
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Dreams
Dreams are sometimes just that, dreams. An unrealistic dream of mine has always been Jessica Chastain. The dream wasn’t dating her or anything, she’s just there in my mind a lot, so I guess it’s more of a daydream. A related dream of mine was having an erotic thriller starring…
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How to Make a Killing
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World meets Snowpiercer. Now, that might not sound like something you wanted, but trust me, it is. You still might be wondering why my brain went to that mashup, and that’s because of the inherent nature and rules of their stories. In this film, Glen Powell…
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Pillion
First thing’s first, 50 Shades of Grey could never. Meter maid by day, barbershop quartet by night. If you told me grown up Dudley Dursely (Harry Meling) was in a film playing those roles and giving one of the best performances of the year, I never would have believed you.…
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Shelter
It’s safe to say that Jason Statham has now taken the place of what Liam Neeson was doing from 2014-2023. Now that means you’re going to get some good, some bad, and some just in between. This falls in the department of mostly the inbetween. You’re still getting Jason Statham…
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Send Help
The only help Sam Raimi, Rachel McAdams, and Dylan O’Brien are going to need is spreading the word on this movie, because it is a blast. Right off the bat, this is a quintessential Raimi film. He’s been off the radar as far as original films go for 15 years,…
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The Rip
I think I got ripped off… Affleck and Damon have been one of my favorite on screen duos over the past thirty years and honestly this movie is no different. I have no shame in saying that Ben Affleck is my spirit animal, which is why I’m so let down…
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple
After being a wee bit disappointed in 28 Years Later (2025), mainly because of its inconsistent and jarring choices, I can happily say that its direct sequel rules. Nia DaCosta was the perfect swap out for the director role as she unleashes the audience into a world that feels like…
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Dead Man’s Wire
Dead Man’s Wire is our second movie in recent months inspired by a real life crime that gained media attention, the first being Roofman. This time around, things are a little more serious while still having a dumb criminal at the forefront. As is typical with most movies, I don’t…
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Marty Supreme
I think we know who the chosen Safdie brother is. Marty Supreme makes one thing very clear, Timothee Chalamet has the juice. In a role that requires him to not only be athletically skilled, he’s also allowed to show off many other sides of his talent. His performance here will…
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Eternity
Why yes, I would like to put my name in the running to spend eternity with Elizabeth Olsen. I don’t love to complain, but I’ll get those out of the way first. This movie feels like an eternity and a half. It’s a little complicated, uncomfortable, and sometimes the humor…
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Is This Thing On?
I have been on the Bradely Cooper director train (very short train)since the beginning, but people seem to dislike his attempts. With Is This Thing On? I was once again hooked and entranced with the story he was telling. This follows a man, Will Arnett, in the beginning of a…
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If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Let’s get one thing straight before I get into too many thoughts on this movie, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is absolutely a horror film. Told in the most intimate of ways, this hardly pulls away from what Rose Byrne is suffering through. You feel her frustration, pain,…
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After the Hunt
Luca, Luca, Luca….. I’ve sat on this movie for almost three weeks now, so let’s see what thoughts I can get out. I never know if I should explain a movie in my reviews because if you’re reading this, I assume you know who’s in it, who made it, and…
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A House of Dynamite
Kathryn Bigelow is the master of political thrillers and it’s a shame it took almost a decade and a half to get another good one out of her. A House of Dynamite pits the president, journalists and everyone in between against a rogue nuke on its way to the United…
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John Candy: I Like Me
Since this is my first time reviewing a documentary, I do have to preface it by saying I normally don’t watch, or even like, documentaries. That being said, John Candy: I Like Me is a touching, hilarious, and somber look at the life of an all time great human. As…
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The Smashing Machine
You would think a real wrestler acting in a combat sport movie would make for some exciting fight scenes, right? The Smashing Machine, the newest in the line of biopics about fighters that have been addicted to drugs and yelling at their spouse. You get an abundance of both of…
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The Lost Bus
Paul Greengrass perfected a genre in directing with what he did on a few of the Bourne films. Bringing that same style to a movie where a bus driver is operating a vehicle while talking on the phone doesn’t quite hit on the same level. Now listen, The Lost Bus…
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One Battle After Another
In a world where resistance and the idea of a revolution is more prevalent than ever, One Battle After Another is a movie that solidifies PTA as a mainstay in the fight for film supremacy. Speaking of a revolution, there will need to be a new one started against the…
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Roofman
Talk about a bait and switch, but in a good way for once! Roofman is a tale mostly set in the nostalgic setting of a Toys “R” Us that should have been exclusively goofy, but it became much more than that. Channing Tatum plays a real life career criminal (Jeffrey)…
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Eleanor the Great
How far would you go to tell your story? Well, Eleanor (June Squibb) would go a long way to tell hers*. Squibb is absolutely the perfect casting for a role of a 94 year old woman that moves to New York City and does anything she can to fit back…
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A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey From the man that brought you After Yang (Kogonanda) comes another fantasy drama, this time with forced romance. I say forced because this movie would have worked better if this was solely a friendship journey instead of a romantic one. At no point did I…
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Caught Stealing
I don’t know if Aronofsky movies are supposed to be fun, but that was the most fun I’ve had in a theater all year. From the opening sequence, I knew I was in for a treat. Now I don’t read, so I’ll never be able to compare movies to the…
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The Thursday Murder Club
Chris Columbus has finally made his way back across the pond to direct a film, does it have the same magic as before? The Thursday Murder Club is a crossover of true crime and British comedy that fans of each should find something to latch on to. With a stacked…
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Honey Don’t!
For some reason The Coen Brothers are still split up, so here’s another attempt for Ethan with Honey Don’t! I’ve got to get the most important part of this movie out of the way first. HOLY $!&# is this movie sexual. I just watched Basic Instinct hours before seeing this…
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The Map That Leads to You
A streaming movie, actors and a director I’ve never heard of, plus a genre that typically isn’t my speed. This combination would usually add up to something I wouldn’t be a fan of, but I went in with an open mind and left pleasantly surprised. The Map That Leads to…
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