Tag Archives: Movie Reviews

“Gladiator II” – an ode to the excess and eccentricities of Ancient Rome

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Denise

“There once was a time when there was honor in Rome. That Rome no longer exists.” Story: 16 years after the death of Marcus Aurelius (and the events of Gladiator), the Roman Empire is led by twin emperors Caracalla and … Continue reading →

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Festive Flicks – “Hot Frosty”

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Denise

“This is very…um… It’s just… It’s very weird.” [I mean…fair.] Genre: Netflix Holiday Cheeseballs Release Date: 2024 New Holiday Spirit or Ghost of Christmas Past?: New! Where I Watched: Netflix. Obviously. Synopsis: Kathy has been distancing herself from everyone and … Continue reading →

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“Red One” is ho-ho-h-okay

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Denise

“Spread cheer, asshole.” Story: Jack O’Malley has never believed in Santa Claus. But as he’s grown up, he’s believed in cold hard cash, and gambling. He hasn’t been lucky with either of those. So when he takes a “job” to … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Thanksgiving”

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Denise

“We let the police handle it, we’ll all gonna end up end up 50% off.” Story: Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. How freakin’ American can you get? Well, this year, more than turkey is gonna get carved, thanks to a crazed … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Daddy’s Head”

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Denise

“Iiiiiiiisaccccc… Iiiiiiiisaaaaaac… Come to the forest.”  Story: Soon after James remarries, he’s struck down. His new bride Laura and son (from his first marriage) Isaac struggling to pick up the pieces, even though they barely like, let alone understand, each … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “How to Make a Monster”

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Denise

“For 25 years, he’s been the master! He’s created ’em all!” Story: Yep. Fire a guy who’s worked at your studio for 25 years, just so corporate shills can make more money after a takeover. That’d most likely do it. … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “It’s What’s Inside’

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Denise

“What the fuck is going on?” Story: A group of friends get together the weekend before one of them is going to get married. They haven’t seen each other in eight years, but things seem to start up exactly where … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Tell Me How I Die”

Posted on October 26, 2024 by Denise

“Summer camp with drugs!” Story: A bunch of young adults decide to make 2k of easy money by being prescription drug test subjects. But the drug has strange side effects, the company is rushing to put it out, and someone … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Stephen King’s The Night Flier”

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Denise

“Why do all the weird ones have to fly at night?” Story: Richard Dees, a tabloid “journalist” who seems out to be the poster boy for disgusting paparazzi, wants to get back on the front page of the rag he … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “The Legend of of Hell House”

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Denise

“The house tried to kill me. It almost succeeded.” Story: In 1953, a group of scientists and psychics investigated the Belasco House. Called the “Mount Everest of haunted houses”, only one person in that group escaped “alive and sane.” So … Continue reading →

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