I told a friend the basic formula for a Fast movie; totally realistic science-defying car stunts, at least one scene of women in too-small skirts, comedic violent fighting, and catchphrases that should win awards. For the tenth installment of the franchise it definitely had that and more! Dom Torreto is up against perhaps the best … Continue reading Fast X
Warning: movie depicts animals being used for science experiments that may be tough for viewers The Guardians went out with a bang! The Marvel movies have been so hit or miss lately but they did this one right. Ending the trilogy and taking place after Endgame, the crew is living in Knowhere trying to cope … Continue reading Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Based on the book by Judy Blume, eleven-year old Margaret Simon just wants to be a normal fourth grader. She wants to have friends, grow boobs, and get her period. Throughout her wants and wishes, she talks to God. Told she doesn’t need to choose a religion until she’s older, she starts exploring different religions … Continue reading Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
WAHOO, ever wondered the origin story of the Super Mario Brothers? Well have no fear because Illumination Studios is here. Mario and Luigi are brothers who are trying to make a life out of being plumbers when a twist of events ends them up in Nintendo world. Desperate to find his brother, Mario, with the … Continue reading Super Mario Bros
Ghostface is back...again...again? A year after the last movie ended, the Carpenter sisters moved from Woodsboro to the great NYC. Tara is at college and Sam is doing her best to stay in her sister's life and find peace again. Now for those familiar with the Scream franchise, you know that just because someone goes … Continue reading Scream VI
Trigger warning: movie depicts rape victims and discussions of rape Based on the book of the same name by Miriam Toews, the women of a Mennonite colony discuss whether or not to leave the men who have attacked them. I’m not going to sugarcoat it, this movie is rough. It’s intense and raw and hard … Continue reading Women Talking
Not a whole lot I can say without ruining anything so I’ll do my best. Michelle Yeoh is a rundown mom, wife, daughter, and business owner. On top of all of that she’s getting audited by the IRS. Her trip down there with her receipts ends up leading her on a wild (and I do … Continue reading Everything Everywhere All At Once
Michael B. Jordan puts on his gloves one last time as the boxing icon Adonis Creed. This time it’s to go against a childhood friend with a chip on his shoulder. As this was the last installment of this franchise (hopefully) you see plenty of familiar faces and get closure with the characters. Jordan was … Continue reading Creed 3
Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin are in this. Oh you need more reasons to see it? Okay fine. Loosely based on a true story, four die-hard Patriots fans who are obsessed with Tom Brady do everything they can to make it to Super Bowl LI. They make they’re way to Houston … Continue reading 80 for Brady
After 13 years we are back in Pandora! Jake Sully and Zoe Saldana have made a nice little family but the "sky people" haven't forgotten who it was that destroyed their mission. Knowing he and his family aren't safe, they evacuate to one of the neighboring tribes of "water people" and try to acclimate. That's … Continue reading Avatar: The Way of Water
For years I’ve been waiting for Steven Spielberg to write an autobiography. I should have known that it would be in movie form! The Fabelmans was co-written and directed by Spielberg and is based on his childhood. It follows the fictitious Fabelman family from the 1950s to the late 60s, specifically from young Sammy’s perspective. … Continue reading The Fabelmans
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