I had heard the term the “Louis Wain Cat” before but had no idea what it meant. Having had no genuine interest in cats until later in life when I got one for my child, I never dove into anything about the mousers. I instead believed that they were more vicious where dogs were more sweet.
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This movie is a lot of fun but to maximize your pleasure of watching it, I have to suggest you do that in the comfort of your own home. I say this because as I sat viewing the film at the theater, I found myself, more than once, mind you, wishing I had a remote control in my hand so I could rewind and or pause.
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Here’s what was going on in my mind while I was viewing this fun, animated film. As you might, as well, I couldn’t help but think to myself that “Ron’s Gone Wrong” is a precursor of what’s to come. It was made to get us used to the idea that the movie we’re watching is actually the next generation phone on the way. It’s an ad! Okay, maybe not, but after they watch, every child will want a Ron, a “Bubble Bot” (B-Bot for short) of their own.
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This movie is surprisingly wonderful. It covers every aspect of Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s life from the beginning to the end, never once feeling stale or tiresome. Through this, you will see how and why he started exploring the sea, where it took him, and how some of his research led to the harm of the planet, himself, and us.
“Mass” was written and directed by actor Fran Kranz, who you’ve seen in such films as “Training Day,” “Cabin in the Woods,” and “The Village.” Actually, this is his writing and directorial debut. Still, with all the acting credits listed next to his name, I wasn’t too worried about whether or not he’d be a good storyteller. And what do you know, I wasn’t disappointed. You won’t be either.
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There’s something I have to mention right away, so I don’t forget. The music in this film is sublime. Now that I’ve gotten that out of the way, the logline for “Bergman Island” tells us that a couple goes to the Swedish island of Fårö. This island inspired Ingmar Bergman to write some of his work.
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Thank you, National Geographic Documentary Films! This is very captivating. “The Rescue” is a film that recounts the steps taken to help save twelve youngsters and their coach trapped in an underwater cave from impending tragedy.
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“Hard Luck Love Song” was inspired by a song written by an American folk singer/songwriter named Todd Snider. His debut album, “Songs for the Daily Planet,” which came out in 1994, blew my mind. Now in his fifties, Snider still manages to write far-out lyrics that generally tell amusing anecdotes, but with powerful messages.
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Opens in theaters and on Peacock streaming starting October 15, 2021
“Halloween Kills” is a direct sequel to “Halloween” (2018). This is not to be confused with “Halloween” (1978), because “Halloween” (2018) is a direct follow-up to the 1978 movie. In this new timeline, all the other ‘Halloween’ sequels and follow-up movies did not happen. Now it’s only the 1978 slasher/killer and the babysitter forty years later. In 2018, the slashing and killing started again. So now the stage is set and the knives are sharpened for “Halloween Kills”.
“The Last Duel” is an epic-sized historical drama full of swords and shields and mud and blood. It tells of a true tale from the 14th century in Medieval France based on power, pride, purity and lust. The style is focused some particular events and retold multiple times from the eyes of the three main characters. This never comes off a gimmick, but instead opens up a new layer of discovery after each tale is told once more. In the end, it shows how some behaviors have changed little over these hundreds of years. Read more
