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“Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody”
“This is what they want. America’s sweetheart.” Genre I’d put it in: Powerfully Compelling BiopicsRelease Date: 2022Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the life and career defining moments of Whitney Houston Story: Whitney Elizabeth “Nippy” Houston grew up in … Continue reading
Ho or No? – “Christmas Bloody Christmas”
“Why are you so bloody?” Genre: Government-created Killer SantasNew Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Released 2022Bonus Content?: Blood and gore!Where I Watched: Shudder Synopsis: Tori Tooms has just closed up her record shop for Christmas Eve, and now … Continue reading
“Babylon” – messy mesmerizing madness
“Alright! No tits!” Story: 1920s Hollywood was absolutely crazy. Decadent, hedonistic, and straight-up lewd, those in the cinema system were all-out, every day. Work hard, play hard, amirite? But soon, audiences began to eschew silent films filled with “excess”, and wanted … Continue reading
In Queue Review – “Troll”
“You have to believe in something to see it.” Genre I’d put it in: Big Mythic Monster MayhemRelease Date: 2022Where I Watched: Netflix Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on Norwegian mythology and folklore. Story: No, not 2010’s Trollhunter. Nor … Continue reading
Ho or No? – “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol”
“WOOF.” Genre: Holiday Musicals You Put On In The Background For The Kids New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Based on the Dickens story, and the usual holiday musical tropes. Hit streaming in 2022. Bonus Content?: DOGGO Where … Continue reading
“Spoiler Alert” – a bittersweet love story that’s…fine. It’s fine.
“Hi honey – I’m cancer!” Story: Michael Ausiello has things together y’all. He’s a writer at TVGuide, has a nice pad in Jersey, and figures The Guy is just something that’s not in the cards for him. But they Kit … Continue reading
Ho or No? – “The Noelle Diary”
“Excuse me, are you two together?” Genre: Family Secrets, Holiday Edition New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Released 2022. Based on the book of the same name by Richard Paul Evans. Bonus Content?: A sweet border collie! Where … Continue reading
“Violent Night”
“Santa’s getting mad.” Story: It’s been a rough couple of centuries for ol’ Santa. So maybe this is his last year delivering presents “…to kids who really need me.” Meanwhile, the uber-rich Lightstone family gathers together for their annual uncomfortable … Continue reading
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With “The Fabelmans”, Spielberg turns his life into art
“Life isn’t a movie, Fableman.” Story: Little Sammy Fabelman DOES NOT want to go to the movies with his parents. But afterwards, his mom’s help with re-creating a moment in that film to help Sammy deal with his fears? Begins … Continue reading
“The Menu” – Dark. Hilarious. Delectable.
“Just go with the flow. It’s gonna be magical.” Story: Margot is the plus-one to gustatorial fanboy Nick’s super-chic, super-exclusive, dinner on the beautiful island of Don’t Go There Girl. She’s not impressed with foamy this and freeze-dried that, but … Continue reading
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