Reviews of films
So…this poster makes the movie sound like some erotic movie. It is not. It is a very talky drama. Free on Amazon Prime. Approximately 116 minutes. Young Hehe has been suffering from fevers and it has recently come back with a … Continue reading WTF ASIA 34: In Love We Trust (2008)
In Love Actually/Hate Actually, Great Boos Up discusses each story in the movie and puts it on trial in an attempt to grapple with his enjoyment of the movie versus his own acknowledgement of its problems. The Defendants: Jamie and … Continue reading Love Actually/Hate Actually #3: Jamie/Aurelia
It’s Lori Loughlin (known to many as Aunt Becky in Full House)! Is there a trifecta or some sort of cabal of Hallmark female leads? Whatever it is, Lori is in it. Honestly, I think Candace Cameron Bure called up … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Homegrown Christmas Recap/Review
In Love Actually/Hate Actually, Great Boos Up discusses each story in the movie and puts it on trial in an attempt to grapple with his enjoyment of the movie versus his own acknowledgement of its problems. The Defendants: David and … Continue reading Love Actually/Hate Actually #2: David/Natalie
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. Pixar Edition. The Good Dinosaur
“It would be so great if this could be a film that people revisit every year…” ~ David Pevsner Last week I reviewed a series of LGBT Christmas films. Today I’ll provide a spoiler filled recap of one more: 2012’s … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Scrooge & Marley (2012)
There are plenty of movies I love that, to me, seem as close to objectively “good” as subjective taste can possibly run. I find it hard to understand, for example, how someone could not be enchanted and astounded by Who … Continue reading Love Actually/Hate Actually #1: Introduction
Much hay has been made over Roma and its status as a Netflix original that has gotten a wider than usual release from the company, but still one clinging stubbornly to a set of restrictions by the company. There are … Continue reading Movie Reviews: Roma (2018)
8:45pm – I’m cold and tired. It’s like this never ends. So many smiling faces, so hollow. I’m stuck in an endless loop. Maybe if I just close my eyes, it’ll all end… A Majestic Christmas is about… Christmas in … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: A Majestic Christmas Recap/Review
As steaming services play a bigger and bigger role in the film and television industry, a lot of attention is going to their original content–but mainly streaming television shows. What about streaming movies? What hidden gems or washed up flops … Continue reading Awash in the Stream: A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding
So, that article that I posted yesterday about Jewel in the Palace? Please keep that in mind while reading this. Available…online. Approximately 115 minutes. It is 2004 and Geum-Ja the Kindhearted is being let out of prison on parole. She … Continue reading WTF ASIA 33: Lady Vengeance (2005)
I’m delighted to bring you Mingle All the Way. Why? Let me let the synopsis tell you. “Mingle All the Way” is a new networking app designed to pair busy professionals together for upcoming events, without long-term romance. Molly, founder … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Mingle All the Way 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. Pixar Edition. Inside Out
“They say that gay men choose their own families. That’s never more evident than during the holidays.” ~ Shared Rooms The following reviews contain mild spoilers. 2009’s Make the Yuletide Gay follows a closeted college student who visits his goofy … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Christmas Cheer
According to Wikipedia, Jane Austen was an English novelist known primarily for her six major novels, which interpret, critique and comment upon the British landed gentry at the end of the 18th century. Austen’s plots often explore the dependence of … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Pride, Prejudice, and Mistletoe Recap/Review
Thanks to the Thanksgiving Hallmark Movie Bomb, I’m slowly making my way through the films. It’s a bit out of order from the release dates, but that’s because I’m selecting the ones with the dumbest titles. Allow me to present … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: Christmas at the Palace Recap/Review
As steaming services play a bigger and bigger role in the film and television industry, a lot of attention is going to their original content–but mainly streaming television shows. What about streaming movies? What hidden gems or washed up flops … Continue reading Awash In The Stream: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Netflix, 2018)
Just be glad that I talked about Tampopo for Thanksgiving week and not this movie. Free on Amazon Prime. Approximately 115 minutes. Dev Shamser is a bigshot lawyer from Kathmandu who has made international headlines for winning some case. Not … Continue reading WTF ASIA 32: Ko Afno (2015)
I just want everyone to know that Hallmark has ruined me. They dropped SEVEN films during Thanksgiving week so I have to play catch up. I was not thankful for that. I will do my best to ensure that I … Continue reading Hallmark Christmas: A Shoe Addict’s Christmas Recap/Review
As steaming services play a bigger and bigger role in the film and television industry, a lot of attention is going to their original content–but mainly streaming television shows. What about streaming movies? What hidden gems or washed up flops … Continue reading Calibre (Netflix 2018)
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. Big Hero 6
