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.
When you’re in your 20s and the reality of adulthood hits hard, easy money is tempting. But rather than racking up the number of credit cards David has, he instead gets into arms dealing with a friend he hasn’t seen in over a decade.
Plot Overview Grow up, adapt, survive and if you’re lucky, try to thrive as well. That is what you can only hope to achieve in life, and that is what nearly every character tries to do in Get a Job. Rating: TV Viewing Review Summary With negative views already around, I was honestly expecting something…
A one night stand becomes two, and maybe the start of spending a lifetime together.
Overview Insurgent is all one could hope for in a sequel yet, unfortunately, is burdened by a familiar script due to the many other similar trilogies out there. Director: Robert Schwentke Writer: Brian Duffield, Akiva Goldsman and Mark Bomback (screenplay) | Veronica Roth (source material) Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview Madea is asked by Brian to watch his 17-year-old daughter Tiffany on Halloween so she won’t get in trouble and sneak out. But oh, this young girl may need to run with the attitude she gives Madea. Review (with Spoilers) I don’t know why I still watch Madea movies but even as Madea starts…
Overview A movie which relies more so on special effects than substance. Trigger Warning(s): Jump Scare depicting body frozen to death Review (with Spoilers) I saw this film out of curiosity since it made over half a billion dollars, and since I don’t think I have seen a film about someone drifting, or stuck, in…
Overview A young girl on her way to being a nun decides to visit her family and try to reconcile with them after a three-year absence. Trigger Warning(s): Body Disfigurement
Overview A rock star turned businessman tries to get away from what has made him miserable to contemplate what to do with his life. Trigger Warning(s): Drug Use
Anita Hill, after being silent for 10 years, comes forward within a week of Clarence Thomas becoming a member of the Supreme Court and is crucified in political theater.
Overview The Hunger Games continue and while the supporting characters aren’t as interesting as in the first film, Jennifer Lawrence maintains her ability to lead. Review (with Spoilers) First, let me put it out there I have not read the books but have seen the first movie. With that said, perhaps the sole driving force…
Though not the best vampire film out there, remember the sub-genre still is in recovery thanks to all the young adult novel adaptations.
Overview Further proof that there are many reasons to invest in young actors of color. Trigger Warning(s): Scenes of Drug Use & Violence against children Review (with Spoilers) 2013 contained a huge amount of films focusing on Black characters and the amount of diversity was quite good. But, naturally, some fell through the cracks….
Overview In a movie which seems like it should have been a mini-series, we follow a relationship, which grows into a family, over the course of 20 years in Nigeria. Review (with Spoilers) After Chiwetel Ejiofor’s work in 12 Years a Slave, I wanted to see whether his career would be interesting enough to follow…
Overview It can be said that there is almost always a second life for comedians, once the laughs run dry, by taking on dramatic roles. In Mr. Church, Eddie Murphy proves that while he still may be a legend due to his standup and classic comedies, there could really be new life for his career…
Initial Thoughts The draw here was all Toni Collette for me. Since The United States of Tara, I have always found her in these odd, but interesting movies, and I expected no less from this. Though I must admit, her playing opposite Drew Barrymore did worry me a bit. If only because when I think…
Overview An emotionally stunted psychologist realizes one day that he is incapable of helping his patients, so he pursues what it means to be happy in order to be more than just someone listening to their problems. Review (with Spoilers) Between having probably one of the most interesting trailers I have seen in recent memory,…
Overview After a string of quality movies, McCarthy seems to have released a disappointment. Review (with Spoilers) Since Bridesmaids, arguably Melissa McCarthy has been one of the funniest comedians period. For not only does she know how to say vulgar and hilarious things, but her style of physical comedy perhaps hasn’t been seen since maybe…
Overview Middle-aged romance: comfortable and sexy. Review (with Spoilers) In one of James Gandolfini’s last films we are treated to a, mostly, adult romance film. Which feels sort of rare since usually, most romance stories star 20 something-year-olds, sometimes teens and kids as well. But, with the combination of Gandolfini, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Toni Collette and…
Overview A music journalist, working for a magazine in transition, is given one last chance to write an article which is either controversial or can get the magazine some press. Review (with Spoilers) As of this review, I will have covered around 6 Toni Collette films and the reason why I am so willing to…
Overview In the midst of packing up the summer home his parents have sold, a boy meets the guy of his dreams.
Overview A Woody Allen love story. One featuring Jesse Eisenberg at his least pretentious and Kristen Stewart in perhaps her most natural, vulnerable and dare I say, girly role yet. Rating: TV Viewing Trigger Warning(s): Gun Shots (Nothing Graphic, But Lots Of Head Shots) Characters Worth Noting Phil Stern (Steve Carell) | Bobby (Jesse Eisenberg)…
A woman slowly loses all that is dear to her due to Alzheimer’s and as she struggles to retain herself, her family struggles with the idea of how to maintain their relationship with her.
Overview An intriguing film about an actress who performs in a remake of the play which was her breakout role. However, rather than be her original part, she plays the part of the older woman and it is almost like life reflects art.
Overview Kevin Hart brings those of us who aren’t trying to travel and pay crazy ass prices for his comedy tour another movie special. One which, unfortunately, once again, features a 10-15 minutes “pre-showtime” sketch.
Between death and divorce, two women take a lucky moment to get away from their troubles. Only for the source of their relief to come after them.
Overview When a young girl claims everyone is against her, will you believe what she says, what you see, or what everyone else believes? Review (with Spoilers) Though perhaps I shouldn’t be reliant on one film, or show, being a reason to take interest in any actor’s career, especially after watching The Quiet Ones, just…
Overview A junkie love story which has us watch how far the two will go to find a score. Trigger Warning(s): Depictions of Drug Use Review (with Spoilers) – Below
An Oversimplification of Her Beauty retraces love lost, or which may have never existed, in the most artistic of ways.
Overview A film in which we see how far patriotism, and military culture, can take one man seemingly willing to risk it all at the cost of quite a few lives. Trigger Warning(s): Shooting of Children, 9/11 Imagery, and Dismembered Bodies Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview A young man, dealing with the death of his father, finds himself many misfits to bond and spend time with. Leading to him uncovering what has led him down this path we see him on. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview Age of Ultron maybe one of the first of Marvel’s films to show why making each film part of one long arcing story may not be the best ideas. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Overview A woman from a man’s past, long since a memory but not forgotten, returns after 15 years and so begins the questioning of why she left and where she went? Trigger Warning(s): Animal Carcass
Overview Adult World I won’t necessarily call a coming of age film, but more so a wake-up call. Review (with Spoilers) Adult World is one of the many films I wanted to see at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival that I was unable to. But, in Adult World’s case, it wasn’t a timing issue, but…
Overview When a woman finds her husband unable to please her like she wants, she ventures out to find some men who can. Trigger Warning: Rape scene Review (with Spoilers) Before 50 Shades of Grey was synonymous with mainstream erotica, there was the author Zane. Someone who wrote erotic books featuring Black characters and even…
Overview A movie where two couples are trying to figure out when friends with benefits, become a full-fledged relationship. Review (with Spoilers) In Kevin Hart’s 2nd feature of the year, he reunited with Michael Ealy and Regina Hall to bring us a remake of a film that I honestly never saw. But, with Kevin Hart…
Overview A group of college friends congregates after one of their own attempt suicide. Trigger Warning(s): Suicide
Overview When your career deals with being an observer, it makes the moments in which you are expected to be a participant difficult. Review (with Spoilers) Thanks to watching The Graham Norton Show, in which star Juliette Binoche was amongst the guest, I found out about this movie. It should be noted, though, another big…
Overview A suicide pact between strangers creates lifesaving friendships. Trigger Warning(s): Conversations about Suicide
Overview A young actress finds herself testing men’s fidelities while she waits for her big break. One which may come if she does one last job.
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