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In Queue Review – “Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare”
“I mean, some of how we did things could look abusive… I’m sorry, I might be old school, but human nature is we need parameters.” Genre: Horrifying Documentaries Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: Netflix Gist: A look at Challenger Camp, led by … Continue reading
“The Color Purple” – How To Adapt A Musical Beautifully 101
“We are more than kings and queens. We are the center of the universe.” Genre I’d put it in: Musical Adaptations That Become A Master Class In Their Genre Release Date: 2023 Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2023 Films, Adaptations, Movie Musicals, Movie Reviews
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“Godzilla Minus One” harks back to Kaiju classics while keeping things fresh
“This country never changes. Perhaps it can’t.” Story: In the aftermath of the Japanese loss in WWII, Kōichi Shikishima, a failed kamikaze pilot, tries to pick up the pieces of his life amid shame and self-loathing, while trying to figure … Continue reading
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Tagged 2023 Films, Godzilla, In Horror, Kaiju Fever, Movie Reviews
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In Queue Review – “Scream of the Wolf” (aka “Wolf Manor”)
“Trust me. I’m a producer.” Genre: Furry Horror Comedies Release Date: 2023 (wide & streaming), 2022 (Festival circuit) Where I Watched: Shudder Gist: Crimson Manor, the latest installment of a beloved Gothic vampire series, is wrapping up production at a … Continue reading
“Wish” – new story, old hat
“A squirrel just said good morning to me…. What do you say to a squirrel?” Story: Welcome to the Kingdom of Rosas! Here, our King is a magnificent sorcerer that can grant wishes! Just give him your wish on your … Continue reading
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes”
“Snow lands on top.” Story: It’s time for the tenth annual Hunger Games. After Panem’s failed revolution decimated the Capitol, the once shining city is starting to rebuild. A young Coriolanus “Cori” Snow is tasked with being the mentor for … Continue reading
“Napoleon” isn’t Ridley Scott’s Waterloo, but it’s just as muddy
“Destiny has brought me here! Destiny has brought me this lamb chop!” Story: It’s 1789, and Marie Antoinette has been beheaded during the rabid tide of the French Revolution. As years pass, a Corsican military commander named Napoleon Bonaparte seeks … Continue reading
“The Holdovers”
“You can’t even dream a whole dream, can you?” Story: Paul (Mr. Hunham to his students) is a gleeful curmudgeon who lives for the takedown. Especially when that involves the wealthy, overprivileged snots in his Ancient Civilization classes. But when … Continue reading
“The Marvels” is kitten-tastic!
“New rule – no more touching shit! Especially mysterious glowing shit!” Story: In a galaxy far far away from Kamala Khan, Kree leader Dar-Benn finds the second Quantum Band, and decides to use it to save her home planet of … Continue reading
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Tagged 2023 Films, Captain Marvel, I LOVE CATS Y'ALL, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Movie Reviews
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#31in31 – “Sissy”
“I am loved. I am special. I am enough. I am doing my best. We all are.” Story: Cecilia used to be the odd duck in primary school, but has blossomed into a popular self-help influencer on her channel Sincerely … Continue reading
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