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Queen & Slim Movie Review

November 27, 2019 (updated November 26, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Queen & Slim” shows that the way criminal justice is approached and doled out in this country is as different as Black and White. The perceptions of crime and injustice become the realities of our lives. Based on social status, and skin tones, these differences are the fuel that power the journey that is this movie. Read more Queen & Slim Movie Review

Frozen II Movie Review

November 22, 2019 (updated November 17, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Frozen II” is also known as “Frozen 2” — what, was “Refrozen” not available ? — and it is a direct sequel to the Disney powerhouse of 2013 that was “Frozen”. Many parents still have a certain song stuck in their heads even now, but they should just ‘Let It Go’. Read more Frozen II Movie Review

21 Bridges Movie Review

November 22, 2019 (updated November 21, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“21 Bridges” is tightly-paced police action drama, in which a couple bad guys kill a bunch of cops — and then Black Panther comes to the rescue… Well – actually the actor who plays Black Panther. But for a standard ‘police face off against assailants’ type of movie, this does a really good job to keep it moving. Read more 21 Bridges Movie Review

Ford v Ferrari Movie Review

November 15, 2019 (updated November 11, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Ford v Ferrari” is a true-life based story of power and speed, and the men behind the scenes that made the headlines. The early 60’s was a time of trouble for the Ford Motor Company. But a brash young executive comes up with an idea that seems insane. Read more Ford v Ferrari Movie Review

The Irishman Movie Review

November 15, 2019 (updated December 10, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“The Irishman” is a new movie from Martin Scorsese and it is epic is scope, also in length. The story shows the slow rotting of the soul based on the various crimes done by Mobsters and Teamsters. Read more The Irishman Movie Review

Charlie’s Angels Movie Review

November 15, 2019 (updated November 13, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Charlie’s Angels” has a long history, first as TV show with the ‘Angels’ kicking butt and looking fine. Then later as a movie version (and a sequel) that had new and different ‘Angels’ kicking butt and looking fine. And now we come full circle, in which the 2019 “Charlie’s Angels” focus on new and different ‘Angels’ kicking butt and looking fine. Glad there is no boring repetition here! Read more Charlie’s Angels Movie Review

Midway Movie Review

November 8, 2019 (updated November 6, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Midway” is a throwback style movie of a great World War II battle, and they don’t them like this anymore. But this movie kinda shows WHY they don’t make them like this anymore. Read more Midway Movie Review

Last Christmas Movie Review

November 8, 2019 (updated November 6, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Last Christmas” is a movie with a lot of heart, and that makes it special. Special in the use of the overwhelming charm of the two main lead actors (Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding). But also special in the use of the overwhelming charm of London, decked out in full holiday sparkles. Read more Last Christmas Movie Review

Terminator: Dark Fate Movie Review

November 1, 2019 (updated October 30, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Terminator: Dark Fate” is a return to form, a flexing of muscles that have not been used since – say – 1984 and 1991? That was the last time that a true James Cameron ‘Terminator’ story worked along with actors Linda Hamilton and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Back then, it was “The Terminator” and “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” that blasted onto the movie screens like a T-800. Read more Terminator: Dark Fate Movie Review

Motherless Brooklyn Movie Review

November 1, 2019 (updated October 29, 2019) Published by JMcNaughton

“Motherless Brooklyn” is a movie set in 1950’s New York, but the unmistakable location is “Chinatown”. Based on a novel from the 90’s (and also set in that time period), this version makes a jump to the ‘Film Noir’ Big Apple borough period, with wide lapel coats and fedoras all around. It is detective story, wrapped up in big city corruption and vice. Read more Motherless Brooklyn Movie Review

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