Movie Review: “Hustlers”

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Denise

“Doesn’t money make you horny?”

Story: Destiny is beautiful, in her twenties, and broke as hell.  So why not dance at an adult club? More money than she’d make anywhere else…much, much more. But when the stock crash of 2008 hits, fellas aren’t making it rain like they used to. So her BFF decides to force those wealthy Wall Streeters hands a bit? Who’s gonna get hurt?

Genre I’d put it in: Captivating Oscar Bait

Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the Vulture/New Yorker article “The Hustlers at Scores”, by Jessica Pressler. Continue reading →

Posted in 7 Pieces Of, Movie Reviews | Tagged | Leave a comment

DVD Review: “Becoming Evil – Serial Killers” series

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Denise

This seven part documentary series is about as icky as the serial killers themselves. Evil tries for a feel similar to Leonard Nimoy in In Search Of or Robert Stack in Unsolved Mysteries, but the narrator has too much of a sensational vibe, from the mocking tone used when the narrator voices a killers actual words, to the heavy-handed narrative. Example: a pair of killers are said to have “…turned on each other like the animals they were.” It’s a strange niche this series is trying for; too hyperbolic for documentary fans, but not tabloid enough for the more hard core serial killer fan. (I’m glad about that last bit, actually.) Continue reading →

Posted in DVD Reviews | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

DVD Review: House Of Hell 4 movie set

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Denise

Mill Creek Entertainment released four SyFy originals to DVD, so folks can watch ’em anytime they like. Is that a good thing? Well, for the most part, it actually is. Let’s take a look at these four films, perfect for a Halloween Season binge-watch. Each film has a general haunted house theme, tying the films together. Who doesn’t love a theme?

But first? HOLY BLIP THE PLASTIC REEKS. I had to put the case outside immediately upon opening. Phew! Sorry, had to say that. Keep the cover in an open area, or else you’ll get all sorts of ooked out by the chemical stench. Luckily, it vanished overnight. Okay, let’s do this. Continue reading →

Posted in DVD Reviews | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

TrailerWatch “Black Christmas” 2019 gets some girl power

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Denise

“You messed with the wrong sisters.”

The original Black Christmas is a horror classic. The 2006 remake? Not so much. But this Blumhouse reboot has my interest piqued. A twist on the killer(s) and the why of it all feels fresh. Not to mention the smarts these new girls are packing. Synopsis!

Hawthorne College is quieting down for the holidays. But as Riley Stone (Imogen Poots, Green Room) and her Mu Kappa Epsilon sisters-athlete Marty (Lily Donoghue, The CW’s Jane the Virgin), rebel Kris (Aleyse Shannon, The CW’s Charmed), and foodie Jesse (Brittany O’Grady, Fox’s Star)-prepare to deck the halls with a series of seasonal parties, a black-masked stalker begins killing sorority women one by one.

Whoever the killer is, he’s about to discover that this generation’s young women aren’t about to be anybody’s victims.

This Black Christmas hits theaters December 13th, 2019.

Posted in Trailers | Leave a comment

TrailerWatch “GRETEL & HANSEL” gives a classic tale a chillingly modern twist

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Denise

…Or perhaps it’s just the bloody old world style that’s been reintroduced? Dang y’all – the original versions of most fairy tales are harsh. H&G give me serious The Witch vibes with its deeply unsettling, claustrophobic atmosphere. Synopsis!

A long time ago in a distant fairytale countryside, a young girl leads her little brother into a dark wood in desperate search of food and work, only to stumble upon a nexus of terrifying evil.

Gretel & Hansel comes to your village January 2020.

Posted in Trailers | Leave a comment

TrailerWatch: new “Jojo Rabbit Trailer shows the problem of hating what you don’t know

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Denise
“She doesn’t seem like a bad person. Or the enemy.”

Right from the auf Deutch version of The Monkee’s “I’m a Believer”, you know you’re in for some tongue-in-cheek fun. But this new trailer for Jojo Rabbit also shows that this film will be addressing lots of heavy stuff too, especially when young Jojo realizes that his mother (Scarlet Johansson) has given shelter to a young Jewish girl…

Jojo Rabbit hits theaters October 18th, 2019. You ready? I am.

Posted in Trailers | Leave a comment

TrailerWatch: “Hustlers” releases 2nd trailer! Dancing! Scams! MONAY Y’ALL!

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Denise

“Are you in?”

I’m looking forward to this one y’all. And with this new trailer, I’m even more hyped. Bonus? This ensemble cast looks they’re working really well together. Gotta love a solid ensemble.

Hustlers comes to town Friday the 13th. Ooh!

Posted in Trailers | Leave a comment

Elsewhere Review: Sukkerfri Dent Duett: Berry + Licorice Pastilles

Posted on August 31, 2019 by Denise
Originally published on The Green Man Review!

I’m an unabashed fan of black licorice. I’ve tasted (and reviewed) lots of different styles, from salty to sweet, and even covered in chocolate. (Don’t knock ’em ’til you’ve tried ’em y’all.) But licorice and berries? No, not berry flavored licorice. A mashup of black licorice and berry flavors. For those days when you can’t seem to make up your mind on what kind of taste you’re craving – which for me is just about every single day of my life – Duet has an equal amount of sweet and sweetly savory. And I’m a fan. Continue reading →

Posted in Food n Drink | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Blu-Ray Review: “Dead Don’t Die in Dallas”

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Denise

“TROMBIES!!!”

A zombie movie from the folks that gave us Ticked Off Trannies With Knives? Hell yeah I’m watching this. If you’re a lover of good & goofy homemade horror – and who isn’t? – you’ll have a blast with Dallas.

This film starts with one of my favorite quotes, racking up the points in my book. (Though the film attributes it to Plato, others have been credited with spouting it, including Ian Maclaren, John Watson, and more…but it’s a great quote whoever it originally came from.) Anyway, on to the zombies! Continue reading →

Posted in Blu-Ray Reviews | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

TrailerWatch – “American Horror Story: 1984” kicks off Season 9

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Denise

“Nothin’ but good memories about this place.”

YESSS! It’s here! It’s here! The first trailer for the 9th season of AHS! And damn y’all. Hair metal, spandex, Aqua Net, and so much more. Looks like it will, in fact, be a summer-camp slasher story, complete with a creepy killer. “Mr. Jingles”? Nope, don’t want to meet that guy.

Bummer there’ll be no no Sarah Paulson or Evan Peters, but I can’t wait to see what’s in store for our game cast! (How much do I adore Leslie Grossman’s winged hair? SO MUCH.)

Enjoy y’all!

Posted in Trailers | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment