Tag Archives: 2022 Films

In Queue Review – “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery”

“I’ve learned through bitter experience that an anonymous invitation is not to be trifled with.” “Now, I can handle a Matisse in the bathroom, but is that a fax machine?” “It’s a dangerous thing, to mistake speaking without thought as … Continue reading

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Blow off “Avatar”. Go see “The Whale” right the now.

“Look at me. Who would want me to be a part of their life?” Story: Charlie has lived a life filled with ups and downs…but during the past several years, they’ve been downs. His partner Alan passed away awhile back, … Continue reading

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“Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody”

“This is what they want. America’s sweetheart.” Genre I’d put it in: Powerfully Compelling BiopicsRelease Date: 2022Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the life and career defining moments of Whitney Houston Story: Whitney Elizabeth “Nippy” Houston grew up in … Continue reading

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Ho or No? – “Christmas Bloody Christmas”

“Why are you so bloody?”  Genre: Government-created Killer SantasNew Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Released 2022Bonus Content?: Blood and gore!Where I Watched: Shudder Synopsis: Tori Tooms has just closed up her record shop for Christmas Eve, and now … Continue reading

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“Babylon” – messy mesmerizing madness

“Alright! No tits!” Story: 1920s Hollywood was absolutely crazy. Decadent, hedonistic, and straight-up lewd, those in the cinema system were all-out, every day. Work hard, play hard, amirite? But soon, audiences began to eschew silent films filled with “excess”, and wanted … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Troll”

“You have to believe in something to see it.” Genre I’d put it in: Big Mythic Monster MayhemRelease Date: 2022Where I Watched: Netflix Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on Norwegian mythology and folklore. Story: No, not 2010’s Trollhunter. Nor … Continue reading

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Ho or No? – “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol”

“WOOF.” Genre: Holiday Musicals You Put On In The Background For The Kids New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Based on the Dickens story, and the usual holiday musical tropes. Hit streaming in 2022. Bonus Content?: DOGGO Where … Continue reading

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“Spoiler Alert” – a bittersweet love story that’s…fine. It’s fine.

“Hi honey – I’m cancer!” Story: Michael Ausiello has things together y’all. He’s a writer at TVGuide, has a nice pad in Jersey, and figures The Guy is just something that’s not in the cards for him. But they Kit … Continue reading

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Ho or No? – “The Noelle Diary”

“Excuse me, are you two together?” Genre: Family Secrets, Holiday Edition New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: Released 2022. Based on the book of the same name by Richard Paul Evans. Bonus Content?: A sweet border collie! Where … Continue reading

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“Violent Night”

“Santa’s getting mad.” Story: It’s been a rough couple of centuries for ol’ Santa. So maybe this is his last year delivering presents “…to kids who really need me.” Meanwhile, the uber-rich Lightstone family gathers together for their annual uncomfortable … Continue reading

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