Reviews of films
Homosexuals are being murdered. A cop goes undercover to investigate. The cop begins to question his sexuality and panics. Offensive hi-jinks ensue. 1980’s Cruising, inspired protests before it even opened in cinemas. Much has been written about Director William Friedkin’s controversial … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Cops in Drag
In Which the Fifth Circle of Hell is Connecticut For many the Holidays mean family, and with family comes the weight of all your relationships. Each point of a star webbing itself around a cast of characters who ping and … Continue reading Millennial Malaise 45: The Ref
STRIKE! STRIKE! STRIKE! STRIKE! STRIKE! STRIKE! This WAS available on Netflix, but now it is just…online. Approximately 104 minutes. The Customer is King. Service for the Customer’s Satisfaction. If the company survives, we survive. We love the customers. This … Continue reading WTF ASIA 85: Cart (2014)
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Live-action edition. James and the Giant Peach
Welcome to Christmas Town! I think all small towns in Hallmark could qualify for “Christmas Town,” but it appears they have selected a very special place to take the moniker. And who better to star than their top Hallmark Heroine … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Christmas Town Recap/Review
For today’s feature film, we return to Evergreen, the town at the center of the Christmas in Evergreen series. Last time we visited, two people fell in love. Who knows what’s in store this time?! Synopsis: As the town searches … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Christmas in Evergreen: Tidings of Joy Recap/Review
In Which Chefs Do That There is a feel to the actioners of the 90’s that is oh so special. The move away from 80’s lunkiness to a sleeker, more stylish approach to the genre. Trading in muscle men for … Continue reading Millennial Malaise 44: The Long Kiss Goodnight
A movie where a Hong Kong cop is a criminal? Who could imagine that? Available in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and maybe some other countries. Approximately 101 minutes. After five years of building up his gang and getting it … Continue reading WTF ASIA 84: Infernal Affairs (2002)
I’ve heard It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year so much in these films, I feel like I work in retail. This particular film takes place in the magical metropolis of New York City. It appears Hallmark decided to … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Christmas at the Plaza Recap/Review
Welcome to The Christmas Club! It’s a gathering of people who punch each other in alleyways while wearing Santa hats and baubles in their beards. At least, this is what I hope. Hallmark is sure to disappoint me though. Synopsis: … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: The Christmas Club Recap/Review
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Live-action Edition. The Rocketeer
There are too many Hallmark movies to review right now. I might faint. Today, we watch Check Inn to Christmas which I hope features a quaint bed and breakfast or else I riot. Synopsis: When New York City lawyer Julia … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Check Inn to Christmas Recap/Review
In Which We’re a Couple Spanning Time Together American Thanksgiving is perhaps the toughest holiday to square for a whole swath of people. Founded upon whitewashed history; it’s a celebration of puritanical values in family and culture that has grown more dissonant … Continue reading Millennial Malaise 43: Buffalo ’66
Happy Thanksgiving, you filthy Americans. No one will be on the internet, so why not upload a Hallmark film recap? Today’s movie is called A Christmas Duet, featuring people who can supposedly sing. It also features some other things. Synopsis: … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: A Christmas Duet Recap/Review
The holiday season is here and so…uh…um…hmmm… Available in Canada, the United States, and maybe some other countries. Approximately 99 minutes. A girl…I will call her N…has recently turned 18 and has just got dumped. So, she is single and ready to…have … Continue reading WTF ASIA 83: Japanese Summer: Double Suicide (1967)
Well, it’s Thanksgiving time in America and you know what that means: my impending doom. This is the week that Hallmark decides to drop a film EVERYDAY. So, I’ll have to drip feed the recaps/reviews over the next few weeks … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2 Recap/Review
Scorsese’s most epic gangster picture is also his funniest and most thoughtful. This is a spoiler-free review. To discuss spoilers, head over to The Irishman Spoil Sports. In the opening shot of The Irishman, the camera advances from the shadows … Continue reading Review: The Irishman
A near-perfect comedy whodunnit destined to become a classic. This is a spoiler-free review. To discuss spoilers, head over to the Knives Out Spoil Sports. I didn’t think the big studios made movies like this anymore. A tightly scripted, lovingly-shot … Continue reading Review: Knives Out
Welcome to my weekly discussion of the animated films of the Walt Disney Studio. I’m proceeding mostly chronologically. The title comes from a quote from Walt, “I never called my work an ‘art’ It’s part of show business, the business … Continue reading Building Entertainment: The Animated Films of the Walt Disney Studio. Disney MovieToons Edition. DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
Hi, can I talk to you about Labyrinth for a sec? You know, the 80’s movie with David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly? Have you seen it? Can I ask you some questions about it real quick? I just watched it … Continue reading Late To The Party: Labyrinth
Before we begin, I want to call out Adrian Grenier. What the hell is going on with his hair? Who said to give him the Lego Man Special? It’s a disaster and Hallmark needs to explain itself. Anyway, nothing says … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Christmas at Graceland: Home for the Holidays Recap/Review
