After Earth – Credits Roll
Unfortunately, we are long past the Shyamaissance (1999-2004). In those days, Shyamalan didn’t miss, producing four truly wonderful films. It has now become clear to me that I am in the middle of a...
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Strays – Off the Beaten Path
If you have to pee on something to own it, the only things I own are my toilet and the floor around my toilet. Strays is the story of Reggie (Will Ferrell), a down...
The Last Airbender – The Last Movie?
I try not to be super negative, both in general and on my blog. I understand how difficult it is to make movies. I know how much work and dedication goes into them. The...
Road to Perdition – Better Hit the Gas
I feel like this film has been overshadowed by others like it. There are a ton of Tom Hanks films, a ton of Sam Mendes films, and a ton of gangster films that get...
They Cloned Tyrone – Unique and Fun
If I ever get cloned, just know I could win in a fight with him. They Cloned Tyrone is a 2023 film released straight to streaming on Barbenheimer weekend. It’s a story of many...
The Happening – What is Happening?
This movie is an interesting case study, as it is very hard to tell if it’s a cutting satire or just a terrible movie. Shyamalan’s eighth film, The Happening, is a story of science...
Little Women – Big Heart
I had seen this film once before, curled up on my parent’s couch back in April 2020, a time when no one was certain of the future. I remember enjoying the film then, but...
Haunted Mansion – Spooky Ghouls
Sponsored by every company ever. Haunted Mansion stars LaKeith Stanfield as Ben, an astrophysicist turned paranormal tour guide, as he is roped in to helping Rosario Dawson (Gabbie) and her son Chase W. Dillon...
Lady in the Water – Can’t Swim
M Night’s seventh feature, Lady in the Water is a fantastical and tonally strange film. I would have titled this one: Exposition in the Water, as about 60% of the film is dedicated to...
Casablanca – A True Classic
I loved getting to watch this with Tori as I knew she would really like it… I won’t spoil her review but I think I was right. I’ll pass things over to her now....
