Tag Archives: 2023 Films

“The Last Voyage of the Demeter” – an eerie, effective trip

“You would have made a wonderful Captain… Pity we won’t make it to London.” Story: It’s 1897, and the British ship Demeter gears up to sail for London from Romania. As the crew load up their cargo, people start to … Continue reading

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“Meg 2: The Trench”

“I had to save the dog!”[The dog is, in fact, saved. Again. You’re welcome. – eds.] Story: Remember that preggo megalodon from the first film? Me neither, but other than Jason Statham punching a shark, I remember very little else … Continue reading

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“Talk to Me”

While I firmly support the members of WGA and SAG/AFTRA, I also respect that they should be given recognition – and back ends – on work already in the can. Get those bags, y’all! So without further ado… “That was…AMAZING!” … Continue reading

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“Barbie” – Sparkly, Subversive, and Sublime

While I firmly support the members of WGA and SAG/AFTRA, I also respect that they should be given recognition – and back ends – on work already in the can. Get those bags, y’all! So without further ado… “Goodnight Barbie! … Continue reading

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“Oppenheimer” – scientific genius, cinematic complexity

While I firmly support the members of WGA and SAG/AFTRA, I also respect that they should begiven recognition and back ends on work already in the can. Get those bags, y’all! So without further ado… “Did you think that if … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Grey Matter” (2023)

“What the hell happened?” Genre: YA Psychic Thrillers Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: HBO (Oh. Right. “MAX”.) Gist: Aurora/Ro is your typical teenager. Cool mom, home-schooled, psychic powers… Not your experience. Same. But maybe that last bit is why … Continue reading

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In Queue Review – “Brooklyn 45”

“This isn’t the front line…this is Park Slope.” Genre: Post-WWII Harkback Horror Release Date: 2023 Where I Watched: Shudder Gist: It’s December 27th, 1945, and Mrs. Susie Hockstatter un-alived herself a month before. Her husband Clive can’t take the loss. … Continue reading

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“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”

“Shoot him! Not me!” Story: It’s 1969, baybeeee! Time for miniskirts, astronauts, and Professor Indiana Jones’ retirement! Yep, the ol’ adventurer is hanging up his hat, to enjoy his golden years. Or something like that. But then Indy’s goddaughter Helena … Continue reading

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“Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken”

“The sea will always need a Kraken. And a Kraken will always answer the call.” Story: Ruby is your typical teenage girl, living in Oceanside, but actually “from Canada”. (WIIIIIIINK) But when junior prom comes around, her parents won’t let … Continue reading

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“The Blackening”

“Happy Juneteenth!” Story: A group of friends gather together for the first time in ten years…in a cabin (actually a pretty sweet house) in the woods. Sounds familiar? Well, this time Our Gang is gathering to celebrate Juneteenth. That’s right; … Continue reading

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