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A wonky film that feels like a combination of Men In Black and Everything Everywhere All At Once, John Dies At The End is an interdimensional dark comedy that has two college dropouts fighting to save the world. I have mentioned many times now that I’m not into horror films, but occasionally I’ll try a…
A fresh revamp of the 1980s story, The Roses is a black comedy about a married couple who love each other, hate each other, and try to destroy each other, sometimes on the same day. I remember watching The War Of The Roses in the movie theater when it first came out. Starring Kathleen Turner…
A deep-dive documentary about the search for four children in the Colombian jungle after a plane crash, The Lost Children definitely pricks at the tear ducts. I vividly remember hearing about the four children who were lost in the Colombian Amazon following a plane crash in 2023. There were mentions on various news programs throughout…
An riveting sci-fi thriller about astronauts trying to save the sun before the extinction of humanity, Sunshine has an incredible ensemble and a tension that never lets go. There are some excellent films out there with wonderful ensembles. The Big Chill and Steel Magnolias are the first two that pop into my head because no…
A charming film about a bigtime screenwriter who returns to a small town after losing his memory, The Majestic really does have a little magic sprinkled in. I happen to love when famous comedic actors play serious roles. It shows their talent in a different range and you learn to love them in a new…
A hysterical mockumentary about everything from religion to DNA, Cunk On Life is full of hilarious observations along with overqualified and baffled scholars. I love a good mockumentary. Between shows like Abbott Elementary and Jury Duty plus This Is Spinal Tap and Theater Camp, I am a huge fan of the format. It’s fun to…
An interesting film about an octogenarian who transports drugs for the cartel, The Mule has a great cast and an extra bump from knowing it’s based on a true story. When you think about people in their 80s, the first thing that comes to mind is not “drug mule.” In passing thoughts, pickleball, mahjong, and…
John Wick in Korean, but 4 years before John Wick ever came out? I am SO here for The Man From Nowhere and it is FANTASTIC! I’ll admit that, as usual, I went into this movie completely blind. I had added it to my list long ago and clicked play without reading anything further. Honestly,…
A documentary about Ocean Ramsey and her quest to understand sharks and raise awareness, Shark Whisperer is a beautiful film that also feels like it leans a little too heavily to one side. I have never seen the movie Jaws. It is a film staple that has always been full of people’s reported fear of…
A fun little murder mystery film with personality, The Thursday Murder Club is packed with amazing actors and a whimsical tone. Netflix films can be a little bit hit or miss these days. It feels as if they are sometimes more interested in pumping out products, regardless of quality, just to have something new on…
A heartwarming and funny film about a crotchety older man and the boy that he babysits, St. Vincent is odd and endearing in all the right ways. St. Vincent is one of those films that I find myself going back to every couple of years. I love it and I would watch it more often,…
A quiet and pained film about a teenager who discovers that she is pregnant and has to travel out of state to receive an abortion, Never Rarely Sometimes Always shows the tumult involved in a trip like this. Abortion has always been a big issue in the United States and it will always be a…
