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#31in31 2017 – “The Blob (1958)”

“Do I look like somebody’s playing a practical joke? Am I laughing, or am I scared stiff?”  Story: So this thing from outta the sky hits the ground, you hip?  Next thing you know, some old man’s all grody with … Continue reading

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#31in31 2017 – “The Blob (1988)”

“That’s great; I killed the strawberry jam.” Story: A meteor touches down near a small town.  Requisite stock character Old Man Hermit goes looking for it, and damn if it doesn’t stick to him.  Stick to him good.  A couple … Continue reading

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#31in31 2017 – “Cube”

“You gotta save yourselves from yourselves.” Story: Seven people find themselves trapped in a maze of small cubes.  Catch?  They don’t know the way out, and many of those cubes hold deadly traps.  I’m sure these seven folks will band … Continue reading

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#31in31 2017 – “Patchwork”

“Given the massive tissue loss and the fact that this is fucking impossible, I’m sorry but I think you’re stuck like this.” Story: three women become one woman after a guy cuts them up and sews parts of them together … Continue reading

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“All I See Is You”

Nutshell: Blake Lively deserves an incredible film worthy of her talents.  You gets nearer to that goal, but still doesn’t make it. Weird, suspenseful and fascinating, yet this film drowns in it’s own sense of grandeur. Grade: C+ What is … Continue reading

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#31in31 2017 – “Saw”

“Live or die. Make your choice.” Story: Two guys wake up chained to pipes in a busted old bathroom.  (That I’d still kill for, because HUGE.) They see a third guy lying on the floor in a pool of blood, … Continue reading

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“Thank You For Your Service” is a must-add to your watch list

Nutshell: Jason Hall tells a story about three men returning home from Iraq, and turns it into a rallying cry for better post-service care for our Military.  Intense wartime scenes blend with heartbreaking realities after the characters come home, and … Continue reading

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#31in31 2017 – “Man Vs.”

“I hate this. I hate this so much right now.” Story: Pompous know-it-all outdoor survivalist Doug is headed out to film the next season of his reality TV show!  How fun!  Especially when he actually has a crew of folks … Continue reading

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#31in31 2017 – “The Babysitter”

“Seriously, have you ever been awake after she’s fallen asleep?” Story: 12 year old Cole has a babysitter for the weekend. An impossibly cool and hot babysitter. In fact, Bee’s likely the best babysitter in the history of ever. Except … Continue reading

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“Only the Brave” – rough ending to watch, but a damn fine story

Nutshell: An ensemble cast delivers a dramatic retelling of the heartbreaking Yarnell Hill Fire, breathing life into the Granite Mountain Hotshots, their family and friends.  What starts out as a story about a rowdy gang of underdogs you grow to … Continue reading

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