Ho or No? – “Christmas Catch”

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Denise

“And look, no matter how much you want it, you’re not going to meet Mister Right the same way they do movies.” (Clunky line, but a microcosm of the movie as a whole.)

Where I Watched: Netflix

Genre: Holiday Heist (?) Romance

New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Original. Boring, but original.

Synopsis: Mack wants magic in her meet cute. Serendipity. But she’s too into her detective work to notice the opportunities around her. Until she runs into Carson, who jingles her bells…but will he blend work with play?

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“Greenland”

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Denise

“Hey John, here it comes!”

Story: Big comet is headed our way y’all! And Bruce Willis John Cusak Dwayne Johnson Gerard Butler’s John Garrity is doing what he can to save his estranged wife Allison and cute son Nathan from the coming “extinction level event”. Cue the CGI madness! Um, you can cue it any time now. Any… Time… *checks watch yet again*

Genre I’d put it in: Disaster Pr0n 

Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on every other disaster movie you’ve seen. 

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“Promising Young Woman” – one incredible film

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Denise

“You know they put themselves in danger, girls like that.” 

Story: Cassie and Nina grew up together. Went to med school together. And dropped out of med school together, after Nina was horribly raped during a party. Years later, Cassie leads a life of making sure douchey men think twice before taking advantage of women…but then a run-in with a former med-school classmate stokes thoughts of revenge. Revenge served freezing cold.

Genre I’d put it in: Payback’s A Bitch Pitch-Black Comedies

Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on Emerald Fennell’s short film “Careful How You Go”.

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Twitter Watch Party Invitation: THE CROODS: A NEW AGE / Dec. 18th!

Posted on December 15, 2020 by Denise

C’mon, let’s watch the sequel to The Croods! Synopsis!

The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters, from fanged prehistoric beasts to surviving the end of the world, but now they will face their biggest challenge of all: another family.

So get that popcorn ready, grab something to drink, and watch along with us! Don’t forget to chime in on Twitter using #TheCroodsWatchParty and #CroodsNewAge. It’s gonna be fun! Remember fun? “See” you there!

DreamWorks Animation’s THE CROODS: A NEW AGE is on PVOD this Friday, December 18th

Official Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | #CroodsNewAge

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“Half Brothers” shares tips for surviving the holiday season!

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Denise

Okay, so the film Half Brothers had me at that adorable goat. I don’t know why he’s being carried, but I want to know. Synopsis!

Renato, a successful Mexican aviation executive, is shocked to discover he has an American half-brother he never knew about, the free-spirited Asher. The two very different half-brothers are forced on a road journey together masterminded by their ailing father, tracing the path their father took as an immigrant from Mexico to the US.

This sounds like a great all-in family film for the holidays, whether you have a goat or, like me, worship them from afar. Check out the tips from stars Luis Gerardo Méndez and Connor Del Rio – seriously, are we related? – and Happy Merry y’all! (Click on the links below to view!)

Half Brothers is available at home on demand December 23rd!

TIP #1 – smile & nod

TIP #2 – stick with the pets

TIP #3 – never expect anyone to arrive on time

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VIRTUAL Screening Pass-palooza – “Promising Young Woman”!

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Denise

I’ve been stoked about this movie since I saw the teaser trailer last year. So I’m so happy to share virtual passes with y’all! Synopsis!

From ground-breaking director Emerald Fennell comes a delicious new take on revenge. Everyone said Cassie (Carey Mulligan) was a promising young woman … until a mysterious event abruptly derailed her future. But nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be: she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs of the past in this thrilling and wildly entertaining story.

Ready? Get your sofa set up – and let’s go!

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Ho or No? – “A Twist of Christmas”

Posted on December 14, 2020 by Denise

“Why are you holding a rainbow unicorn?”

Where I Watched: Vudu’s 99 cent holiday sale

Genre: Single Parents Find Love Through Mixups Holiday Romance

New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: We’ve seen enemies to love stories before, though this is original. Ish.

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“News of the World” – excllent and exhausting

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Denise

“I guess we both have demons to face, going down this road.” 


Story: Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd goes from town to town in the West, reading the news to people in an engaging style. When he finds a “wild” girl after her guardian had been attacked and lynched, he takes it upon himself to bring her home. But as she’s spent more time with the Kiowa people, what is home, exactly?


Genre I’d put it in: New Retro Western


Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the novel of the same name by Paulette Jiles.

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Ho or No? – “Merry Liddle Christmas”

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Denise

“I don’t know what’s worse – a bunch of loud, messy, noisy people, or a quiet house all to yourself.”‘Oh, I’d take the latter any day.’ (Girl PREACH #LoveYouFam)

Where I Watched: Vudu’s 99 cent holiday sale 

Genre: Family – And Love – Is A Curse And A Blessing Holidayness 

New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Copies the” families + holidays = crazypants” style of holiday hijijks.

Synopsis: Jacquie is accomplished AF in her work life, mostly because she’s a perfectionist. She’s also got a great big boisterous family that’s coming to her brand new house…and a work related holiday home photo shoot scheduled for Xmas day that could change her life. Hey, where’s the dog…? Continue reading →

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Ho or No? – “A New York Christmas Wedding”

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Denise

“Listen honey, you have to trust me on this. A Christmas wedding will be perfect, something no one would expect.”
– a line said unironically by the future mom-in-law

Where I Watched: Netflix

Genre: Crappy Holiday “Get Happy Dammit” Stories

New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: An extremely wobbly riff on It’s A Wonderful Life.

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