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TrailerWatch – “BACK TO Black” teaser shows Amy Winehouse’s rise to superstardom
Is superstardom a word? Well if not, it is now. Black has the backing of the Winehouse estate, so I’m hoping director Sam Taylor-Johnson will be able to really dig deep… (The stellar documentary Amy pulled no punches…) Synopsis! A … Continue reading
TrailerWatch – “Abigail” brings us a child (murder) prodigy
Yeah baby. You wanted more creepy kid horror? Universal has your creepy kid horror. Synopsis! After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 … Continue reading
“Night Swim” successfully glides through familiar waters
“We’re the pool family!” Story: The Walker fam look to move into a new house after dad Ray got injured during his pro baseball thang. (#GoSports) But they can’t decide on what house to choose; one that’s handicapped accessible but … Continue reading
Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Mean Girls”!
That’s right baby – I’m talking the musical adaptation! Synopsis! From the comedic mind of Tina Fey comes a new twist on the modern classic, MEAN GIRLS. New student Cady Heron (Angourie Rice) is welcomed into the top of the … Continue reading
Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “Night Swim”!
Ready to get SPOOPY for 2024? Synopsis! Based on the acclaimed 2014 short film by Rod Blackhurst and Bryce McGuire, the film stars Wyatt Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) as Ray Waller, a former major league baseball player … Continue reading
In Queue Review – “Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare”
“I mean, some of how we did things could look abusive… I’m sorry, I might be old school, but human nature is we need parameters.” Genre: Horrifying Documentaries Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: A look at Challenger Camp, led by … Continue reading
“The Color Purple” – How To Adapt A Musical Beautifully 101
“We are more than kings and queens. We are the center of the universe.” Genre I’d put it in: Musical Adaptations That Become A Master Class In Their Genre Release Date: 2023 Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2023 Films, Adaptations, Movie Musicals, Movie Reviews
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TrailerWatch – A24’s “Civil War” scares the [RADIO EDIT] out of me
“What kind of American are you? You don’t know?” Alex Garland creates an America that is no longer united in this first look at his 2024 film. And with today’s charged climate? It’s terrifyingly on point. While the states that … Continue reading
“Godzilla Minus One” harks back to Kaiju classics while keeping things fresh
“This country never changes. Perhaps it can’t.” Story: In the aftermath of the Japanese loss in WWII, Kōichi Shikishima, a failed kamikaze pilot, tries to pick up the pieces of his life amid shame and self-loathing, while trying to figure … Continue reading
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Tagged 2023 Films, Godzilla, In Horror, Kaiju Fever, Movie Reviews
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In Queue Review – “Scream of the Wolf” (aka “Wolf Manor”)
“Trust me. I’m a producer.” Genre: Furry Horror Comedies Release Date: 2023 (wide & streaming), 2022 (Festival circuit) Where I Watched: Shudder Gist: Crimson Manor, the latest installment of a beloved Gothic vampire series, is wrapping up production at a … Continue reading
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