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My Octopus Teacher
I have always been a fan of films about wild animals. Disney was on the forefront of nature films with their annual release of a documentary featuring a particular animal for the celebration of Earth Day. However, with the strangeness of 2020, no such film hit theaters, most of which have been closed for most […]
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Vampires vs. The Bronx
I have always enjoyed a good vampire flick, and with the current movie “Vampires vs. The Bronx” playing on Netflix, I was game. Plus, how can you go wrong with a title like the aforementioned? The story wastes little time in introducing the blood suckers as during a visit to a Bronx nail salon, we […]
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Rebecca
The new film “Rebecca” is based on the 1938 novel of the same name, and the 1940 Alfred Hitchcock directed film, and stars Armie Hammer and Lily James. Lily stars as the assistant of a wealthy lady who meets and falls in love with the wealthy widower Maxim de Winter (Hammer), when the two meet […]
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Batman: Death in the Family
In 1988 there was a major event in the world of comic books for Batman. In the four-part issue called “A Death in the Family”, the then Robin, Jason Todd, was killed by the Joker. Not only was that shocking enough, the death of Robin was the result of a first ever fan vote of […]
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Hubie Halloween
When I heard about a new movie called “Hubie Halloween” I was thrilled to know there was a new Halloween themed movie to enjoy. Then I discovered something really horrific: it starred Adam Sandler. I have never been much of a fan of the weird voiced star, as the majority of his “comedy” films seem […]
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Halloween Treats
As one might expect, Halloween 2020 has been altered due to COVID-19, so if you have stay-at-home Halloween plans, I have a few suggestions for a few films you may want to enjoy. I am not including some of the obvious choices, the original “Halloween” or “Hocus Pous” to name two, but some that you […]
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Enola Holmes
The new Netflix film “Enola Holmes” is based on a series of novels by Nancy Springer and features the adventures of the younger sibling of famous detective Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) and their older brother Mycroft (Sam Claflin). Enola is portrayed by Millie Bobby Brown of “Stranger Things” fame, and Helena Bonham Carter portrays Eudoria, […]
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Freaks: You’re One of Us
Personally I have had little exposure to German films, so when I saw the title of the new film “Freaks: You’re One of Us” I found myself intrigued. I discovered the film was German made when I noticed the actors’ voices were dubbed. The film is best described as a superhero/sci-fi/fantasy/drama film, which I definitely […]
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Superman: Man of Tomorrow
This week I go back to the world of DC animated films with the new release “Superman: Man of Tomorrow”, which follows the early life of Clark Kent and his beginnings as Superman. The film is partially based on the 2015 miniseries “Superman: American Alien”. The film begins by introducing us to a young Clark […]
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Spencer Confidential
The new Mark Wahlberg film “Spencer Confidential” is described as an action/comedy film, but I found the emphasis to be more on action than comedy. Wahlberg plays a Boston detective (typecast?) named Spencer, who is sentenced to prison after he beats up Captain John Boylan after discovering the Captain is a wife abuser. While Spencer […]
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All Together Now
The film I am discussing this week is “All Together Now”, based on the novel “Sorta Like a Rock Star” by Quick. The film is set in Portland, Oregon, and follows the life of Amber Appleton (Auli’i Cravalho), a homeless teen, who,despite her situation, is the picture of optimism. The situation is so dire for […]
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Football Movies
With the 2020 football season in a state we have never seen before, some college conferences playing and others not until Spring, I have decided to “tackle” a few recommendations for football movies featuring high schools, colleges and pro teams. For those of us whose teams are not playing until Spring these films may provide […]
