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On Christmas Day, in keeping with the theme, I decided that the movie du jour should be The Man Who Invented Christmas. This star-studded cast boasts some acting greats such as Christopher Plummer, Ian McNeice, Simon Callow, Donald Sumpter, Jonathan Pryce, Bill Paterson, and Miriam Margolyes. The story this...
“Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his hometown Kiewarra after an absence of over twenty years to attend the funeral of his childhood friend, Luke, who allegedly killed his wife Karen and child Billy (sparing baby daughter Charlotte) before taking his own life. Luke's parents persuade a reluctant Falk...
I was a little disappointed with the quality of production, being used to the usual high-quality Christie fare. The plot of Agatha and the Curse of Ishtar was disjointed and choppy and the whole premise was not very well outlined. I also found Lyndsey Marshall a bland and not...
Moving on to Glass Onion, which I watched last night. Why, one might ask, would I bother since Craig’s performance was so hammy and abysmal? Because I thought he would drop his dreadful Southern accent (whose very bad idea was that?) or at least make an effort to improve....
In Knives Out, the first Benoit Blanc murder mystery, Harlan Thrombey, a well-known crime novelist is found dead after his 85th birthday. His throat had been slashed. Could it have been suicide? Can people even slash their own throats??? Top detective Benoit Blanc is called in to solve the...
While I am not usually a horror fan, something about The Cave piqued my interest. “In the 13th-century Carpathian Mountains of Romania, an Eastern Orthodox abbey and its inhabitants are destroyed by a landslide. Centuries later, a group of modern-day Soviet and British plunderers search for the long-lost abbey...
“An explosion at a mine in Manitoba traps 26 miners. Mike McCann and his brother Gurty, an Iraq War veteran suffering from PTSD and aphasia, work for a trucking company until Mike punches another trucker for referring to Gurty as a "retard", and they are both fired. Mike hears...
I’m a big fan of Jane Austen’s novels and their various adaptations. I loved the 1996 adaptation of Emma with Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam. It had sparkle, panache, simmering flirtation, and real heart. Sadly, the 2020 production of Emma is all style and no substance. The good parts:...
A Castle for Christmas follows the path of rich and famous romance author Sophie Brown who flees the wrath of her irate fans, after she killed off the hero of her best-selling series, to Scotland, where her father grew up. Particularly at a place called Dun Dunbar which is,...
In Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, a movie based on the 1958 novel by Paul Gallico, Ada Harris, a British cleaning lady, manages to scrape together enough money to travel to Paris to buy a dream Dior gown. Despite the initial rebuffs by some at the French fashion house,...
Blithe Spirit, based on the 1941 play by Noel Coward, is about a writer, Charles Condomine (played by a lacklustre and hammy Dan Stevens), who gets a fake medium, Madame Arcati (superbly performed by the inimitable Judi Dench), to hold a séance at his house. Although a successful writer,...
"The Flood" (2023) immerses viewers in a gripping and emotionally charged experience that goes beyond its high-concept premise. Set against the backdrop of a catastrophic flood that threatens to submerge a coastal town, the film masterfully blends intense survival drama with poignant personal stories. Director Anna Scott crafts a...
Twisters 2 is billed as a stand-alone sequel to the 1996 Twister. The main lead, Kate Carter, loses 3 of her friends tragically in a tornado-chasing experiment that went spectacularly wrong. She gives up her ambitions and goes to work at a NOAA office in New York....
Great 1980s fun. During the height of the cold war, James Bond had some great movies. This one has a great opening seen and music from Duran Duran.
"Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" closes out the beloved Marvel trilogy with a blend of heart, humor, and high-octane adventure that fans have come to expect. Directed by James Gunn, this installment continues the story of the ragtag team of intergalactic misfits as they face new challenges and...
"Sisu" delivers a riveting mix of historical drama and visceral action, set against the backdrop of World War II. Directed by Jalmari Helander, this film follows a Finnish prospector, Aatami Korpi (played with intense conviction by Jorma Tommaila), who uncovers a fortune in gold only to have it stolen...
"Evil Dead Rise" resurrects the horror franchise with a ferocious intensity and a fresh perspective, delivering a visceral experience that both honors its roots and ventures into new territory. Directed by Lee Cronin, this latest installment in the "Evil Dead" series reinvigorates the genre with its relentless energy and...
First of all, compared to the two films that came before it, Scott Lang's Ant Man is a significant improvement. I had been waiting for a very long time to see this movie, and today was finally the day! It was a movie that not only surpassed my...
"Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" is a triumph of animated storytelling and visual artistry, proving once again that the superhero genre can be as innovative as it is entertaining. This sequel to the critically acclaimed "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" not only lives up to its predecessor but elevates the franchise...
Disney’s latest live-action adaptation, The Little Mermaid, dives deep into the enchanting world of Ariel, bringing fresh vitality and modern sensibilities to the beloved classic. Directed by Rob Marshall, this film beautifully balances nostalgia with new elements, creating a magical experience that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers....
The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) is a delightful dive into the beloved world of Nintendo’s iconic plumber. Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, this animated adventure captures the whimsical charm of the Mushroom Kingdom while offering fresh, engaging content for both longtime fans and new audiences. ...
John Wick: Chapter 4 catapults the franchise to new heights, delivering an exhilarating blend of style, choreography, and relentless action. This latest installment continues the saga of the eponymous hitman, portrayed with unyielding intensity by Keanu Reeves, as he navigates a treacherous world of assassins and power struggles. ...
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Regarding Henry is an emotional movie about how a man can become completely changed in an instant. A successful and "rude" lawyer, he becomes a family man after a shooting and learns to love his wife and daughter again and finds what is really important to him. A very...
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