Back in my day . . . Disney movies had strong messages, now we get watered-down reminders that friends change, or something. Directed by: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore Written by: Phil Johnston, Pamela Ribon Cast: John (See Ya Everywhere) Reilly, Sarah (Skankmouth) Silverman, Gal Gadot It's been six years since the gigantic Ralph discovered his worth whilst … [Read more...] about Ralph Breaks the Internet
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
"Newt, you never met a monster you couldn't love." ~Leta Lestrange Directed by: David Yates Written by: J.K. Rowling Cast: Johnny Depp, Eddie Redmayne, Dan Fogler, Katherine Waterson, Zoe Kravitz The second after this film ended I wanted to see it again. Just like with The Empire Strikes Back and The Fellowship of the Ring, the end of The Crimes … [Read more...] about Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Hunter Killer
Directed by: Donovan Marsh Screenplay by: Jamie Moss and Arne L. Schmidt, based on the 2012 novel “Firing Point” by Don Keith and George Wallace Cast: Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Michael Nyqvist (in one of his final film roles), Common, Toby Stephens, Linda Cardellini, Michael Gor, Alexander Diachenko I’ve been ‘jonesing’ for a good action/adventure film for some time now. … [Read more...] about Hunter Killer
Venom
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer Written by: Scott Rosenberg, Jeff Pinkner, Kelly Marcel, Will Beall Cast: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Marcella Bragio, Riz Ahmed, Reid Scott, Scott Haze, Jenny Slate There are so many things you could do with $100,000,000 budget that could better the human condition, the least of which is to make an unmemorable-film. And yet, here it is, Venom, a … [Read more...] about Venom
The House with a Clock in Its Walls
Directed by: Eli Roth Written by: Eric Kripke (screenplay), John Bellairs (based on his novel) Cast: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Kyle MacLachian, Renee Elise Goldsberry Here comes an early family-friendly Halloween present from the master of gore Eli Roth (Hostel), and it turns out to be filled with a mix of spirited fun, light horror, and unabashed humor. It … [Read more...] about The House with a Clock in Its Walls
