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Land Movie Review

February 11, 2021 (updated February 11, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

Land” is a movie obsessed with separation, because it studies a woman who separates herself from society. Due to a tragic incident in her life, she carries a major emotional burden. She carries that burden alone and removes herself from her home, off to a remote mountain cabin somewhere out ‘Into the Wild’. Is she there to find a new beginning, or is it a way to end it all?” Read more Land Movie Review

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things Movie Review

February 11, 2021 (updated February 11, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

Streaming on Amazon starting February 12, 2021

“The Map of Tiny Perfect Things” is fun little movie that takes the young adult romance concept into a ‘Dr. Who timey-wimey’ direction. This makes for a mostly “Perfect” take on an older movie concept – the Time Loop. Think of “Groundhog Day”, “Edge of Tomorrow”, and (most recently) “Palm Springs” — but for the high school kids.

Minari Movie Review

February 11, 2021 (updated February 11, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

In select theaters February 12th and On Demand February 26th

“Minari” is a refreshing look at the struggles and triumphs of a family. Originally from Korea, this family immigrated to America to live in L.A. and then relocated to Arkansas. They are seemingly out-of-place in a very rural farm site. But the father’s desire to be a successful farmer is the driving force to keep them together.

Saint Maud Movie Review

January 28, 2021 (updated January 28, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

“Saint Maud” is a bleak look at a misguided soul who confuses feeling Pain for receiving Love. The main character is a nurse, who should be be able to embrace life. Yet she is overwhelmed by a wrong-headed religious belief that her destiny is to die for God.

Outside the Wire Movie Review

January 15, 2021 (updated January 14, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

Streaming on Netflix starting January 15, 2021

“Outside the Wire” is futuristic look at what warfare might come to, if people decide to leave more and more of the decisions up to the ‘machines’. For a future like that to take place, the leaders in charge will rely more on mechanical soldiers and devices that can out-think a mere human. But what if the machines decide that the only way to ‘save the village’ is to ‘burn down the village’?

One Night in Miami Movie Information

January 8, 2021 (updated January 8, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

Opening in Theaters January 8^th, and will be streaming on Amazon Prime Jan. 15th

“One Night in Miami” is a powerful look at the meeting of four powerful men. It is the story of four young Black men who have decided to use the fame, the glory and the notoriety they possess to make powerful changes in the world. These are people who are leading figures in their respective areas. Yet, to America as a whole, they are still just Negro boys – some think they are out to make some trouble.

Sylvie’s Love Movie Review

December 22, 2020 (updated December 22, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

Released for Streaming on Amazon Prime – Dec. 23

“Sylvie’s Love” is a throwback to the mid 1960’s, into a era of hot jazz and warm hearts The Black culture shown on the screen is infused with a love of music, family, and pop culture. In this arrangement, the story touches on love found, then lost, and then found again. But only for a while… It is like a jazz cover of “La-La Land”, in a different key and with slowed-down tempo.

Climate of the Hunter Movie Review

December 18, 2020 (updated December 18, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

Released in select theaters on December 18th (VOD on January 12th, 2021)

“Climate of the Hunter” is an odd mash-up of a low-budget horror movie and low-budget indie/art-house movie. The place where succeeds the most in the ‘low-budget’ part. Now, some low-budget movies can be well made and interesting – wanting to tell a unique story in a low-key manner. But, with a misguided concept – this can go off the rails pretty quickly. This movie boards the Express Train to Weird and never makes a stop…

I’m Your Woman Movie Review

December 10, 2020 (updated December 10, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

Opens in theaters Dec 11^th, and will be streaming on Amazon Prime Dec. 11th

“I’m Your Woman” takes you into a criminal world that you rarely see on screen – the ‘Domestic’ side of crime. That is to say, it follows the story of a meek and unassuming wife of a bad guy. She does not know anything at all about the activities of her husband. But when this perfect world is torn apart one night, she is unprepared for what is about to happen.

Half Brothers Movie Review

December 3, 2020 (updated December 3, 2020) Published by JMcNaughton

Opens in theaters Dec 4^th

“Half Brothers” is a multicultural (and multilingual) comedy about a road trip adventure with someone who you just met. But he is your brother, well half-brother. And when you are from a small town in Mexico, and this other guy is an ‘American Idiot’ – well how can you say “Road Trip”? “Viaje por Carretera”? Yeah, close enough…

Author: JMcNaughton

Land Movie Review

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things Movie Review

Minari Movie Review

Saint Maud Movie Review

Outside the Wire Movie Review

One Night in Miami Movie Information

Sylvie’s Love Movie Review

Climate of the Hunter Movie Review

I’m Your Woman Movie Review

Half Brothers Movie Review

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