Category Archives: Movie Reviews

Festive Flicks – “Our Little Secret”

Posted on December 15, 2024 by Denise

“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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Festive Flicks – “Meet Me Next Christmas” 

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Denise

“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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Festive Flicks – “The Merry Gentlemen”

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Denise

*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

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Denise

“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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“Wicked (Part 1)” – a Wonderful World of Oz

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Denise

“Glinda, exactly how dead is she?” Story: Once upon a time, a young girl was born in Munchkinland. She was born with incredible powers, which could become a boon to the wonderful Wizard of Oz. She only thinks about how … Continue reading →

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Festive Flicks – “Hot Frosty”

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Denise

“This is very…um… It’s just… It’s very weird.” [I mean…fair.] Genre: Netflix Holiday Cheeseballs Release Date: 2024 New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: New! Where I Watched: Netflix. Obviously. Synopsis: Kathy has been distancing herself from everyone and … Continue reading →

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“Red One” is ho-ho-h-okay

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Denise

“Spread cheer, asshole.” Story: Jack O’Malley has never believed in Santa Claus. But as he’s grown up, he’s believed in cold hard cash, and gambling. He hasn’t been lucky with either of those. So when he takes a “job” to … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Thanksgiving”

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Denise

“We let the police handle it, we’ll all gonna end up end up 50% off.” Story: Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. How freakin’ American can you get? Well, this year, more than turkey is gonna get carved, thanks to a crazed … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Daddy’s Head”

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Denise

“Iiiiiiiisaccccc… Iiiiiiiisaaaaaac… Come to the forest.”  Story: Soon after James remarries, he’s struck down. His new bride Laura and son (from his first marriage) Isaac struggling to pick up the pieces, even though they barely like, let alone understand, each … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “How to Make a Monster”

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Denise

“For 25 years, he’s been the master! He’s created ’em all!” Story: Yep. Fire a guy who’s worked at your studio for 25 years, just so corporate shills can make more money after a takeover. That’d most likely do it. … Continue reading →

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