Though there was some redundancy, and you get the feeling that the writing could have left out some talking down to you as if you don’t “get it,” this excellent film was perfectly cast. It’s a tale you’ve been told before, but it shouldn’t be missed.
“Smile 2” is a horror movie that continues with the same features as the first movie (“Smile”). This movie is effectively disturbing, or perhaps just disturbingly effective. The idea of a nameless demon monster, the “Smile Entity”, which can transfer from one person to another person is scary. Plus — the ‘infected’ person gives a future ‘host’ a patented “Creepy Smile”, just before they kill themselves. Would that be ‘Smile-icide’? Read more
“We Live in Time” could be a typical story of the stages of a relationship. But it is being told in a very non-typical way. This is a love story that has a beginning, middle, and a somewhat tragic end. But each section is sliced and diced and told out of order. Like a deck of cards, you have to deal with what you’ve been dealt… Read more
“Gracie & Pedro: Pets to the Rescue” is animated movie about two pets on an ‘incredible journey’. During a move from one city to another, the pets get separated from the owners — and must travel ‘homeward bound’. And if you think this is an original idea, Disney might like to have a word with you… Read more
You may know, at least you do now, that Trump tried to stop this movie from getting released. It is not a pro-Trump film, and he doesn’t want voters hearing what it has to say.
Do you remember the first time you heard “Live From New York, it’s Saturday Night!” The first person to shout that was Chevy Chase played by (Cory Michael Smith). Now, it’s shouted by the host, musical guest, and all cast members, generally after the cold opening.
Read more
So far, The Joker films have focused on how it all started for him. Jokers ‘origin story.’ Since this happens across two movies, I encourage everyone to watch the first movie again before seeing this one.
Read more
“The Outrun” is a fiercely evocative movie of struggle and recovery from a severe addition to alcohol. The main character hits rock bottom in London, and travels back to her home in a remote island off Scotland. She learns to live each day at peace and face her issues — not flee from them. Because addiction is one thing you can’t ‘out run’… Read more
Directors Daniel Roher and Edmund Stenson show us the beautiful Northern Lights in Montreal, Canada. The green light stretches across the night sky and you catch a few voices say they don’t know exactly where to look to see the light. Someone says they only see ‘black.’ Then another, with no interest in this rare visual, asks to go home.
Read more
Available on Hulu streaming
“Hold Your Breath” is a story of bleak fortunes during a tough time, leading to misery and madness. The Dust Bowl during the late 1930’s has turned many farms into desolate wastelands. One family survives on the knife’s edge of security and sanity. But they feel an evil presence is driving them to wither away like the crops. Read more
