Category Archives: Movie Reviews

“How to Train Your Dragon” (2025) is live-action done right

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Denise

“Figure out which side you’re on.” Story: On the isle of Berk, there are tribes from all over the world. Their one connection? They’re the very best at what they do. Which is dragon killing. But when young Hiccup wounds … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “Mickey 17”

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Denise

“Oh, sauce is the true litmus test of civilization!” Genre: Offbeat Sci-Fi Social CritiqueRelease Date: 2025 Where I Watched: HBOMAX Gist: Mickey Barnes is a guy whose whole life seems to have been one bad decision after another. So when … Continue reading →

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“The Old Lady With the Knife” – an intriguing story that could be sharper

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Denise

“Watch who you hire.” Story: Hornclaw, a “specialist” – think more Nobody, less The Pitt – has been doing her job for the past forty years. She’s the one every other killer has nightmares about, a true legend in her … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “Heart Eyes”

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Denise

“We’re not a couple! We barely know each other! So back the fuck off!” Genre: Horror Comedies That Wink At You In A Good Way Release Date: 2025 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: Ally, a “pitch designer” (read: an in-house … Continue reading →

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“Greek Mothers Never Die”

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Denise

“How could I not love her? She’s my mother. But she’s Greek…” Story: Ella has spent all of her 26 years close to her overprotective mother Despina. But when Despina suddenly passes away? Ella is at a loss…until her mom … Continue reading →

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“Fight or Flight” – a fun ride on the unfriendly skies

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Denise

“Oh YEEEEEAH.” Story: Lucas Reyes has had a rough couple of years. On the run for botching a protection gig, he’s given one last chance to clear his name. All he’s gotta do is find the BlackCat terrorist “Ghost” on … Continue reading →

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“Sinners” is Coogler’s best yet (and that’s saying quite a lot)

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Denise

“You keep dancin’ with the devil? One day he gonna follow you home.” Story: It’s 1932, deep in Jim Crow Mississippi, and guitar player Sammie “Preacher Boy” Moore has had one hell of a night at the opening of Club … Continue reading →

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“Drop” had made me feel safe being an Android girly

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Denise

“It’s just a date.” Story: Violet has decided to get back into the dating scene after a long absence. That long absence being surviving DV, the “suspicious” death of her husband, and trying to make life better for her young … Continue reading →

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In Queue Review – “The Twister: Caught in the Storm”

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Denise

“We called ourselves the Class of the Apocalypse. Most people thought that was ridiculous.” Story: A documentarian looks at the devastating mile-wide EF-5 tornado that touched down in Joplin, Missouri on May 22nd, 2011, focusing on several stories, including the … Continue reading →

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“How Deep is Your Love” – a beautiful documentary about little known animals, and their biggest thread (Hint: it’s us.)

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Denise

“Isn’t it strange, to name a planet Earth. When 70% of it is covered in water.” Story: A look at our oceans, especially the deep sea, and all the creatures we don’t even know. As countries push forward with deep … Continue reading →

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