*Show is still airing* Number of episodes: 10 (new episodes premiere on Wednesdays) I didn’t want to like this. If it wasn’t Nick Cage running around a national monument I didn’t want it. However, after watching a few episodes, I was pleasantly surprised. If you watched the movies you'll appreciate the plot. Agent Sadusky leaves … Continue reading National Treasure: Edge of History
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Spirited
Trying to save someone can be difficult, especially if they catch on. Spirited is a musical Christmas Carol where Ryan Reynolds is the one that’s trying to be saved by the ghost of Christmas present (Will Farrell) and things don’t go according to plan. This was a really creative and fresh take on a Christmas … Continue reading Spirited
Disenchanted
If the reboots and sequels from the past few years have annoyed you then just skip this one. Still with me? Essentially this is Enchanted 2, Amy Adams and the rest of the original cast is back showing you what can happen after the “happily ever after.” In her case that’s raising a teenager and … Continue reading Disenchanted
The School for Good and Evil
High school, but it's the birthplace of fairy tales and is plagued with mysterious dark magic….welcome to The School for Good and Evil! Based on the beloved YA book, Sophie and Agatha want to escape their town but Sophie’s great idea brings them both to the SFGAE. But instead of going into the schools that … Continue reading The School for Good and Evil
Hocus Pocus 2
For those skeptical, I was too. Making a sequel of a classic doesn't always pan out. However, this new installment is fun and much more uplifting than the original. The Sanderson sisters (original cast don't worry) return to Salem and do all they can to survive until sunrise...again. It has new songs and has the … Continue reading Hocus Pocus 2
Pinocchio
Side note if you’re a parent of small children, there might be some language used at Pleasure Island that you won’t want being repeated also some scenes could be scary for kids. I didn’t want to watch this but my love of Tom Hanks and having the day off coerced me into pressing play. First … Continue reading Pinocchio
Father of the Bride
I did not want to like this movie. I have a fierce loyalty to the original with Steve Martin and Martin Short (yes those guys from Only Murders) and boycotted this remake. However, I was forced to watch it and well it’s pretty great. Completely different from the “dad can’t accept his daughter isn’t 12” … Continue reading Father of the Bride
Rise
Based on the true story of the Antetokounmpo brothers Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas, you watch how their parents sacrificed and hid from immigration officials for years in order to give them and their other brothers the best life. The three Nigerian-Greek brothers emigrated from Nigeria to Greece and rose to fame in the NBA. You’ll … Continue reading Rise
Turning Red
Teen angst in the early 2000s, finally Disney is listening to us! Mei Lee is 13 and is about to go through changes. Much to her parents dismay, not the normal girl changes. According to her ancestry, every woman when they turn of age can turn into a red panda when feeling extreme emotion. For … Continue reading Turning Red