Due to this movie having a few quirks, of which may work for some and for others be a problem, we believe your enjoyment of this movie will depend on your taste.
Overview Eco-Terrorist look to avenge the defenseless while we watch a generic lead infiltrate them. Review (with Spoilers) Being that I’ve been a fan of Ellen Page since Hard Candy, I had to see this film. The 1st trailer was intriguing and even for those who aren’t Ellen Page fans, there was Alexander Skarsgard of…
In life, sometimes it is easier to find ways to cope than to thrive. Especially when you think you’re alone and that all you need is a simple fix to make things better. Something which is hardly true for many.
A sweet love story set in a Brazilian suburb.
Overview Consider this film the warm up to The Best Man. Review (with Spoilers) Though I’ve seen The Wood in .gif sets and random mentions, due to it being released during the great Black renaissance of film in the 90s, it was never really on my radar. If just because, for one, I was born…
Overview As usual, a group of middle-upper-crust Black folk come together for the holidays and so begins the drama. Review (with Spoilers) Whether you saw the trailer or the clips released, especially the ones featuring Mo’Nique, you have to admit this seemed like something to see. But the question is, will this be added to…
Plot Overview Within the war on terror are many women and men who know the consequences of inaction, but when their actions involve killing innocents, especially children, so comes the question of what can be an ends to a means, and who should bear the weight of such a decision? Which is what Eye in…
While the message and feeling of what Woman in Gold tries to give you is clear, somehow the young Maslany finds a way to arguably upstage the veteran which is Helen Mirren.
Overview In this World War II epic, we watch a man continuously suffer for his country, and yet still find the strength to stand tall. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview A rather run of the mill coming of age story with the focus being losing one’s virginity. Review (with Spoilers) Between Dakota Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen, it is hard to argue that there isn’t some sort of draw to this movie. After all, they are playing two best friends in New York having their…
Overview Like many LGBT films, there is a search for love and family in a life in which those two things aren’t consistent. However, this is not a coming of age film since our lead, Jesus, is likely into his 20s and is at that point where he is just trying to pay the rent….
Overview A young inspiring actress is married to someone who is a tech genius who has anxiety issues and is maybe on the autism spectrum. She does her best to support him, but sometimes the effort doesn’t go both ways. Review (with Spoilers) Though I have probably seen very few of Mae Whitman’s movies or…
Plot Overview After his wife’s death, a man slowly begins to destroy their home, and in some ways his life. All the while, he gets involved with a woman who he vented to expecting no reply and her son who treats him as perhaps an older brother. Rating: TV Viewing Trigger Warning(s): Minor blood due…
Overview In an effort to see more foreign movies, so comes Difret. A movie dealing with the abduction, and rape, of a young girl, and a trial to see if whether her murdering her abductor shouldn’t lead to her own death, life in prison, or perhaps her being let free out of self-defense. Trigger Warning(s):…
Overview Two young girls share a criminal history with one another and we are left questioning whether it is solely the child involved that is the victim. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview Ex-Machina seems inspired by Quantic Dream’s “Kara” Tech Demo, but with the focus on how the first round of A.I. androids were tested and made. Director & Writer: Alex Garland Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview Dear White People is not as offensive as it looks, nor is it as complex as some may want it to be. Review (with Spoilers) Whenever I see a film which is either geared toward Black people or has a Black majority cast, it is always an awkward experience. Solely due to the fact…
Overview David O’Russell gathers his team again for another film with his star Jennifer Lawrence at the helm. A role she takes on quite well and perhaps shows that as iconic as she is slowly becoming with her antics off the set, perhaps she isn’t like her contemporaries and the big stars of yore. As…
Overview In a 3 in 1 story, we explore the complications of three relationships. Review (with Spoilers) With a cast boasting Liam Neeson, Mila Kunis, Olivia Wilde, as well as Adrien Brody, in starring roles, it is hard to not be intrigued what this combination would do. Though with a low box office tally, as…
Overview Beneath a strange sci-fi exterior lies a wealth of social commentary which will remind you of the distance you put between yourself and your negative emotions. Review (with Spoilers) Previous to this film, the only production I have seen of Terry Gilliam was The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus which was very trippy. So with the knowledge…
As shown through perhaps the most Trigger Warning(s) noted on this site, this movie is a bit messed up. For in the pursuit of a father trying to find his daughter, he does anything, and everything, not just to find her, but cope with his mental illnesses.
On the eve of what likely is a nuclear apocalypse, one man is faced with the decision of who he wishes to spend his final moments with.
A spoken word artist tries to escape her life through poetry, only to realize putting pen to paper isn’t enough.
In many ways, 13TH is like some of the posts you see on social media in which a blogger tries to break down how racism in America works. But rather than names only known on the internet, the sources of their material are trying to educate you the best they can.
Overview When a man’s ambition leads to the betrayal of a young woman heart, you find yourself within the remixed story of Sleeping Beauty known as Maleficent. Review (with Spoilers) Like a good majority of people, I found the idea of Angelina Jolie as a Disney villain exciting, and Maleficent, without question, fits all the…
Overview With the death of one town’s little angel comes the rise of a demon, one who exposes everyone’s inner most sinful thoughts. Trigger Warning(s): Rape scene Review (with Spoilers) Between the ever versatile Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple who is just in the strangest of movies, and even Sabrina Carpenter from Girl Meets World, you…
Overview A young man, whose best friends are his pets, decides he is going to be socially active and ask out a girl from accounting. Leading to a fun night which goes horribly wrong, and leads to him not making the best decisions from that night on. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Wetlands will probably be one of the most disgusting movies you may ever see, but also probably the most interesting coming of age tales you may ever see.
Bond once again is back, but with more oversight than ever, can he remain capable of doing what needs to be done to prevent hundreds, if not thousands, of lives from being destroyed? Well, continue on below to find out.
Overview If you want a weird indie film above romance, this one is for you. It features a single man living in a world where you can be arrested for being single, and have 45 days at a location to find someone, or else you become an animal. Which, of course, leads to many either…
Overview The complexity of family is played on screen and throughout the film, you watch one do what it takes to be loved, as the other seems almost indifferent at times. Review (with Spoilers) After seeing Blue is the Warmest Color (or Colour) I thought I should look for other films Lea Seydoux did, and…
Overview It’s a romance, it’s a gangster film, it slightly a comedy, all wrapped up in a film which is a tad bit too long, but still very much entertaining. Trigger Warning(s): Implied Rape & Domestic Violence
Overview Imagine a Cinderella/ Rapunzel inspired film in which there are no animal friends, or evil sisters, just a wicked mother, and a prince who helps turn the would-be princess’ life around. Trigger Warning(s): Mental Illness depictions Review (with Spoilers) Despite not reviewing a lot of Evan Rachel Wood productions, I must say that I…
Overview A period drama in which a woman decides between slightly boring but dependable, and a talented, slightly erratic, artist. Trigger Warning(s): Scene of attempted rape Review (with Spoilers) It has been almost a year since I have last seen an Emily Browning movie, and while I could have certainly watched Pompei, I didn’t want…
Strange Magic seems like the type of film that should have been a VOD/ Direct to DVD release but instead was released in theaters.
Overview The young Sean Lockhart aka the famous Brent Corrigan goes from a nobody to one of the most recognizable names in gay porn. But, issues arise once he doesn’t feel like he is being paid what he is worth. Review (with Spoilers) To be honest, I’m kind of unsure why I decided to watch…
Overview Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising is not only less funny than the original Neighbors but loses a lot of its heart as it attempts to introduce new characters. Rating TV Viewing Trigger Warning(s): Vomiting Characters Worth Noting Mac Radner (Seth Rogen) | Teddy Sanders (Zac Efron) | Kelly Radner (Rose Byrne) | Shelby (Chloe Grace…
Overview Seth Rogen once again finds himself trying to find the proper balance between jokes and serious situations, with varying degrees of success. Review (with Spoilers) – Below Characters & Story Dave Skylark (James Franco) is one of the top media personalities around, however, his producer Aaron (Seth Rogen) looks around and while he is…
Overview Once again Seth Rogen stars in a film which redefines the term “coming of age” by representing the weird, and difficult, transition from just legally being an adult, to actually having all the responsibilities and expectations of an adult.
Overview The dream once was to stick a sausage between a soft bun, but then they learned after such bliss they would be eaten. This is the story of how food learned the truth of their fate and when they fought back. Characters Worth Noting Frank (Seth Rogen) | Brenda (Kristen Wiig)
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