Tag Archives: 2024 Films

“A Quiet Place: Day One” paints a gripping picture of the start of something horrible

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Denise

“I’d forgotten how the city sings…you can hear it when you’re quiet.” Story: Samira Sam is a young woman who’s come into the city with her hospice gang (AND HER CAT.) But when they have to leave the city due … Continue reading →

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“Daddio”

Posted on June 26, 2024 by Denise

“2 to 2. … We are tied.” Story: A woman (“Girlie”) takes a taxi home after a flight from Oklahoma. Clark is the the typical taxi driver guy. Girlie is a typical Midtown dweller. But when traffic deadlocks, they really … Continue reading →

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“The Bikeriders”

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Denise

“Ain’t you supposed to be takin’ pictures?” Story: 1960s Chicago was a time of big change. Not the least of which was the rising motorcycle gang scene. Let’s take a ride with the Vandals, a Chicago club that slowly turned … Continue reading →

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“In a Violent Nature” – (N)ot (R)ated for a reason

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Denise

“Maybe it’s supposed to be here.” Story: Spending time in the woods is fun. Nature, exercise, campfires, s’mores…good times. But maybe if you see an old gold locket literally hanging out in the woods? Maybe leave it alone. Because maybe … Continue reading →

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“Bad Boys: Ride or Die”

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Denise

“This is some dysfunctional shit.” Story: Detectives Mike Lawrey and Marcus Burnett have had years of experience dealing with bad guys. But what happens when their latest bad guy turns makes our duo look like they’ve done wrong? Time to … Continue reading →

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“Furiousa: A Mad Max Story” – bleak, beautiful, brutally overlong

Posted on May 30, 2024 by Denise

“There always was, is, and shall be, war.” Story: “45 years after the collapse” of civilization as we know it, Australia is little more than a vast wasteland of sand, and loss of hope. But there’s one piece of green … Continue reading →

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“Back to Black” is an insult to Amy Winehouse

Posted on May 17, 2024 by Denise

“I want to be remembered… For just being me.” Story: Amy Winehouse was a talented singer/songwriter who was gone much too soon. Here, we take a look at what purports to be her life and times. Genre I’d put it … Continue reading →

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“Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”  is… Fine.

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Denise

“That is the law. But the law is WRONG.” Story: “Many generations after Caesar’s death”, Earth looks like one of those Life After People episodes. Apes have flourished, with many different settlements throughout the former USA. But Noa, a young … Continue reading →

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“Abigail” – bloody good fun

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Denise

“I don’t scare easy, so when I do? I take notice.” Story: A group of bad guys and gals come together at the behest of a powerful crime boss; their mission? Kidnap the young daughter of an extremely wealthy man, … Continue reading →

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Movie Review – “The Ministry of Ungentemanly Warfare”

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Denise

“Remember gentlemen; try to have fun.” Story: It’s WWII, and England is getting blitzed in the worst possible way. So, to get a leg up on Germany, Winston Churchill decides to not play fair. By having an unorthodox team led … Continue reading →

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