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Anemone Movie Review

October 2, 2025 (updated October 2, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

“Anemone” is grim and glum picture of self-isolation. Yet the picture is beautiful and magnificent, and the picture is moved by some incredible acting. The award-winning talent is given a canvas that is barely holding up. It is like putting a finely tuned Ferrari engine into a Volkswagen Beetle. It is ready to race but runs more like the tortoise than the rabbit. Read more Anemone Movie Review

The Smashing Machine Movie Review

October 2, 2025 (updated October 2, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

“The Smashing Machine” is a look at the Full Contact Wrestling / Mixed Martial Arts world-class fighter who rose to fame in the late 1990’s. This is a mountain of a man who fought with a brutal style. Sometimes his low-key emotions got in the way of his relationships. Read more The Smashing Machine Movie Review

Him Movie Review

September 18, 2025 (updated September 18, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

“Him” — So like the song says, “Are you ready for some Football?” But it fails to mention the insane lengths that one particular player travels to be the Greatest of All Time, the GOAT. In ancient times, the goat was used for a sacrifice, is it any wonder that a new young player is next up on the alter? Read more Him Movie Review

The Long Walk Movie Review

September 11, 2025 (updated September 11, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

As of the release of this movie, Rotten Tomatoes has a Critics 96% rating of positive reviews.

“The Long Walk” is a disturbing and brutal look at an authoritarian, militaristic society that uses torture to ‘motivate’ the public. They force 50 ‘volunteers’ to participate in a grueling endurance contest of ‘Walk or Die’. There will be 49 losers, and if you fail to keep up — they will ‘punch your ticket’. Not a pleasant stroll, by any means… Read more The Long Walk Movie Review

The Conjuring: Last Rites Movie Review

September 4, 2025 (updated September 4, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

“The Conjuring: Last Rites” is a new movie that will continue — and perhaps end — the legacy of the ‘Paranormal Activity’ husband and wife team of Ed and Loraine Warren. They are called into a new case. And this time — it’s Personal!

The Terminal List: Dark Wolf Series Preview

August 26, 2025 (updated August 26, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

“The Terminal List: Dark Wolf” is a Prime Video series that is set prior to the next series — called “The Terminal List”. This entire series will be a total of seven episodes, and each are about an hour long. The story line should attract an audience who appreciate the action and excitement of military and espionage operations. Tough guys with big guns help tell this story. Read more

Highest 2 Lowest Movie Review

August 14, 2025 (updated August 14, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

“Highest 2 Lowest” is ‘just’ another remake. But don’t roll your eyes, because this remake is actually an update to an earlier movie by a classic Director – Akira Kurosawa. And this is pairing of a true ‘Power Couple’ in Hollywood. Denzel Washington and Spike Lee bring the goods to this joint.

Weapons Movie Review

August 7, 2025 (updated August 7, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

As of the release of “Weapons” — Rotten Tomatoes has a Certified Fresh rating of 96% from all critic reviews! This one of the highest ratings for a Horror genre movie.

“Weapons” takes a look into a dark event in a small town and exposes the grief and fear that live in the shadows. After the disappearance of 17 young school kids one night, accusations and rumors run rampant. If the truth is uncovered, will anyone be able to recover? Read more Weapons Movie Review

She Rides Shotgun Movie Review

July 31, 2025 (updated July 31, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

“She Rides Shotgun” is an intense ride on the run with a newly-released con and his daughter. The girl is picked up by her dad, but in a way which is just short of a kidnapping. But there are evil forces out to get the innocent girl, based on the actions of the father. His idea of saving her is really putting her deeper into harm’s way. Read more She Rides Shotgun Movie Review

The Bad Guys 2 Movie Review

July 31, 2025 (updated July 31, 2025) Published by JMcNaughton

“The Bad Guys 2′ — as the title might suggest — is a sequel to the animated 2022 “The Bad Guys” movie. But in an era of unimpressive repeats, reboots and recycles — this is an openly fun frolic of frantic frivolity. In other words, compared to many other movies being released — this ‘heist movie’ is one clever caper.

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