The Last Duel Movie Review

October 14, 2021 (updated October 11, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

“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 The Last Duel Movie Review

Madres Movie Review

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

Streaming on Amazon Prime starting Oct. 8, 2021

“Madres” is a Blumhouse Television movie that deals with mothers (madres), but with a twist of fear and uncertainty. Mothers, and mothers-to-be, are placed into a deadly place – a place where a curse might be leading to death. When the little farming community in rural California has mostly Mexican immigrants, the women are afraid to become pregnant. There is something in the water, or something in the evil intentions of certain people in the town.

The Manor Movie Review

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

Streaming on Amazon Prime starting October 8, 2021

“The Manor” is a Blumhouse Television production that mixes a story of an old-folks home with the supernatural spookiness of “The Wicker Man”, but without the bees. When an elderly lady suffers a stroke, she finds a place of rest and peace living at the Golden Sun Manor. But then she uncovers a world enveloped in ancient rituals that threaten her very existence. She might not be able to tell reality from her own vivid dreams, and those dreams turn into nightmares.

Lamb Movie Review – It isn’t half baaaad

October 8, 2021 (updated October 8, 2021) Published by Shari K. Green

In the beginning of this Valdimar Jóhannsson directed film, his debut (he also wrote the script with Sjón Sigurdsson), one thing becomes evident. Not much else does, mind you, but still, there’s one thing you can feel completely certain of… you’ll see much more from Icelandic director Valdimar Jóhannsson in the coming years.
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No Time to Die Movie Review

October 7, 2021 (updated October 7, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

“No Time to Die” is the pandemic-delayed James Bond movie that notches number 25 in the series. The things that make a ‘Bond’ movie special are all on display, such as fantastic action sequences, beautiful locations and beautiful women. But there is also large tinge of sadness, like a final passing of an era.

Black as Night Movie Review

October 3, 2021 (updated October 3, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

Streaming on Amazon Prime starting Oct. 1, 2021

“Black as Night” is a movie that comes from Blumhouse Television, and it usually means a low budget and a high concept. Sometimes, the low budget can be low quality. But in this case, the idea and setting mingle to make a nice updated version of “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer”. But this movie is set in the rundown areas of New Orleans, well after Katrina. So the mix between horror and social commentary becomes unavoidable. So this Amazon Original movie raises the ‘stakes’ for quality entertainment.

Bingo Hell Movie Review

October 1, 2021 (updated October 1, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

Streaming on Amazon Prime starting Oct. 1, 2021

“Bingo Hell” is wacky little horror movie out of the Blumhouse Brand, which means that is will have a low budget and a high potential. In this small but close-knit community of low income, people-of-color have a new unwanted guest in the neighborhood. And these local folks don’t like the smell of brimstone…

The Addams Family 2 Movie Review

October 1, 2021 (updated October 1, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

“The Addams Family 2” is an animated sequel to the first animated movie. This one has most all the same actors returning to voice the same oddball characters as before. So, if the first animated “The Addams Family” movie was your cup of poison, than you are about to hit the jokey jackpot of quirky animated goofiness.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage Movie Review

September 30, 2021 (updated September 29, 2021) Published by JMcNaughton

“Venom: Let There Be Carnage” is a follow-up movie to the first “Venom” picture released in 2018. The comic book character Venom originated in the Marvel Comics series about Spiderman. But there are few spiders in this web of carnage. Instead, movie leans on investigative reporters and serial killers locked in a battle of symbiote supremacy. If you don’t know what that means, then read on… Read more

Halloween Kills Advance Movie Screening

September 25, 2021 (updated September 25, 2021) Published by markdeli

Movie Screening Summary

In 2018, David Gordon Green’s Halloween, starring icon Jamie Lee Curtis, killed at the box office, earning more than $250 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing chapter in the four-decade franchise and setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend in history for a horror film starring a woman. Read more Halloween Kills Advance Movie Screening

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