“Forgotten Island” is a colorful, and very active, animated movie that stresses friendship and adventure. Two teenage girls, just out of high school, find their way to a mysterious, magical island. But as they make many new close friends, their own friendship is tested. Read more
“Resident Evil” is a new look at an existing slog of video games and movies. But it takes the known lore and uses it as a jumping off point. When a slacker ‘organ delivery’ guy gets overwhelmed with the breakout of ‘Infected’ monsters at Raccoon City, you know he is in for a hard night. He shoulda got a job delivering pizzas, right?
“Practical Magic 2” is the sequel that has taken 28 years since the original “Practical Magic” to finally get made. The first one did not do all that well at first, but it developed a cult following. Will this continuing story of two sisters, who are both witches, cast a bigger better spell on movie audiences in this day and age?
“Buddy” is a look at what might have happened if a kid’s show host, a large and lovable plush Unicorn, was actually a cruel and evil murdering fiend. This becomes a twisted Twight Zone or a blighted Black Mirror episode. Under the surface of the bright and happy TV show, there are dark and dangerous things afoot… Read more
“Mutiny” is a movie that puts one, outmanned guy against a dangerous container ship crew. It becomes a claustrophobic clash of close contact conflict. The ship’s captain and crew are armed and deadly, while engaged in nefarious deeds. But when an overwhelming force is matched up against Jason Statham, the odds just tipped in favor of the ‘Certified Tuff Guy’ (Trademark pending)… Read more
“The Snare” might be considered a modern day morality tale for the current generation. When a young girl makes a bad choice, she ends up on an escalating path of unyielding consequences. Much like the 1950’s scare drama called “Reefer Madness”, you might think of this one as ‘Molly Mania’.
“Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” is a movie with an usual title. It represents a fictional “Camp Miasma” as an old 1980’s “Slasher Film” franchise. This series has spun off so many low-quality sequels that the entire franchise is now toxic. A young hot-shot Director has been given a chance to revive the concept again. She is paired with the now-reclusive lead actress from the first movie — the ‘Final Girl’. Can they raise the dead, and is that a good idea? Read more
“Olmo” is a low-key coming-of-age movie that explores the life of a family living in the Southwest during the late 1970’s. This small group of people has money stress and medical issues. But deep down, they have a deep reservoir of family bonds.
“Evil Dead Burn” is the most recent entry in the ‘Evil-Dead-Verse’. That is the universe of ‘Evil Dead’ movies (started in 1981) and it features the lovely creatures called ‘Deadites’. These are things summoned from the darkness, that are neither living nor dead. Hey, perfect time for a Family Reunion! Read more
“Minions & Monsters” is the third sequel to the ‘Minions’ spin-off from the original “Despicable Me” movie. The funny yellow henchmen are now the main event, once again. They are spouting more nonsense and creating more havoc than ever before. Prepare to see them take on Historic Hollywood. Read more
