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“Sinners” is Coogler’s best yet (and that’s saying quite a lot)
“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
“Drop” had made me feel safe being an Android girly
“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
In Queue Review – “The Twister: Caught in the Storm”
“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.)
“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
In Queue Review – “Dark Match”!
“Five deaths in the ring. That is the thing.” Genre: Wrestling HorrorRelease Date: 2025 Where I Watched: Shudder Gist: It’s 1988. In the world of small-time wrestling league SAW, heel Miss Behave (aka Nick) wants to make it big, and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2025 Films, In Horror, Movie Reviews
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“Nosferatu” (2024) – Wouldst thou like to live vampirically?
“Dream of me. Only of me.” Story: Ellen, a young girl, despondent and longing for connection, begs the universe for a companion. The universe answers. “Years later”, newlyweds Thomas and Ellen are starting their lives together. But first Thomas must … Continue reading
Festive Flicks – “Our Little Secret”
“Are you eating random pocket candy?” [WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE ME? Oh wait. This is movie dialogue, not an attack. Sorry.] Genre: Not-So-Secret Exes Holidayness Release Date: 2024 New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Hey girl – … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024 Films, Holiday Movies, Movie Reviews
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Festive Flicks – “Meet Me Next Christmas”
“It all makes sense! This is how epic love stories start! This is why I got cheated on three days before Christmas!” [Oh honey…] Genre: Get There By Christmas Rom-coms Release Date: 2024 New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas … Continue reading
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Tagged 2024 Films, Holiday Movies, Movie Reviews
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Festive Flicks – “The Merry Gentlemen”
*insert some boilerplate Netflix Christmas pablum here – I was too busy trying not to fall asleep, so I didn’t take notes* Genre: Dull Dancing Spirits Release Date: 2024 New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: New, but harks … Continue reading
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“Gladiator II” – an ode to the excess and eccentricities of Ancient Rome
“There once was a time when there was honor in Rome. That Rome no longer exists.” Story: 16 years after the death of Marcus Aurelius (and the events of Gladiator), the Roman Empire is led by twin emperors Caracalla and … Continue reading
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