How the Gringo Stole Christmas (2023) – Review
“How the Gringo Stole Christmas” is a prime example of how not to shoot a comedy.
Family
Stories in the family tag aim to touch your heart by showing the love of either a blood or chosen family.
The Mandalorian (2023) – Season 3 Review
Mando, Grogu, and Bo-Katan work to unite the varied Mandalorian factions under a growing threat from Moff Gideon.
The Mandalorian Season 3/ Episode 6 – Chapter 22 “Guns for Hire”
Jack Black, Lizzo, and Christopher Lloyd are the welcome guest stars in this whimisical and farcical episode where Mando, Grogu, and Bo-Katan travel to the outer rim planet of Plazir-15 to recruite renegade Mandalorians to return to the original fold.
Champions (2023) – Movie Review
Coach Marcus ordered by a judge to coach a team of disabled athetes for 90 days gets more than he bargained for in this heartfelt comedy.
Shazam! The Fury of the Gods (2023) – Movie Review
Shazam! Fury of the Gods returns as a sequel with the super hero family battling a wicked trio of twisted sisters complete with a dragon and monsters wreaking havoc on Philadelphia.
Infidelity (2023) Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
A seasoned Lifetime movie if I had ever seen one would go something like this. A deadly affair that leads to the ultimate loss of possible interrelational development— and a baby.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022) – Review/ Summary
The Last Wish adds emotional depth in a blast of color and fun antics throughout the film.
Aftersun (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Aftersun” is a dry, slice-of-life family movie that makes you wonder if you missed something of note while watching.
Dear Zoe (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While there are times when the drama of Tess’ life makes this tedious to watch, by the end of “Dear Zoe,” you’ll nonetheless find yourself potentially in tears.
The Whale (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
By having a small cast with volatile emotions paired with a fat suit that is used to elicit sympathy, “The Whale” may make you cry, but its lasting impact is questionable.
Let The Right One In: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Anything For Blood” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The third adaption of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s novel brings a heart not seen as strong in the previous movie adaptations.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Lyle, Lyle Crocodile” knows what the heart of the film could be, yet it refuses to stick to it and thus becomes a forgettable movie hoping to cash in due to lack of competition.
Catherine, Called Birdy (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While “Game of Thrones” is considered Bella Ramsay’s breakout role, Birdy has given proof that Ramsay can and will have diverse stardom.
The Chi: Season 5 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Season 5 of “The Chi” continues to give what is expected, in terms of presenting a complex view of the city, while making improvements to how the girls and women are developed.
About Fate (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“About Fate” is a cute and simple romantic comedy with minor dramatic elements that has the potential to make you swoon a bit.
Little Women: Season 1/ Episode 1 [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
What may appear to be a story about two working-class sisters trying to give their little sister the life they didn’t have evolves into something more dramatic.
Look Both Ways (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Look Both Ways” reminds you that what is meant for you will happen, whether you have a child or not.
Beast (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Beast” is an unbelievable action film that presents a meager attempt at an emotional father/daughter relationship.
The Ms. Pat Show: Season 2 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In the second season of “The Ms. Pat Show,” you get what is expected, mostly in good ways, but like its first season, it doesn’t necessarily end on a high note.
Easter Sunday (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
When “Easter Sunday” strips away the fat and focuses just on the complicated dynamics families can have, it becomes a pleasure to watch.
Don’t Blame Karma (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Don’t Blame Karma” is comical at times, but the romance it wishes to explore and the drama which creates the comedy and complicates the romance is disappointing.
Block Party (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
While it won’t become a definitive Juneteenth movie, “Block Party” makes for a wonderful family dramedy with Juneteenth acting as a featured part.
The Lost Girls (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In “The Lost Girls,” legendary literary figure Peter Pan is used as an entry point to talk about generational trauma, mental illness, and feeling disconnected from reality.
Vodka (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
With one of the greatest women she has ever known passing, Ivy tries to figure out how to honor her grandmother’s legacy.
The Summer I Turned Pretty: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Summer House” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” presents you with everything you’d want and need to swoon, laugh, and engorge.
Don’t Make Me Go (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
What could work as a lovely coming-of-age film focused on a father/daughter relationship ends with a rather unnecessary twist.
Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
“Cha Cha Real Smooth” is an undisputable reason to dust off your Apple TV+ account or start a free trial.
Hoop Dreams (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
In perhaps the cutest short you’ll ever see, we watch a little girl idolize her mother’s hoop earrings and question what powers they hold.
The Visitor (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
The path to redemption has always been without explicit details, and for Humberto, he seems to feel his daughter’s life depends on him regaining his footing.
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
This coming-of-age story subverts what you may think it is about, based on the “Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko” trailer, and leaves you a tear-stained mess by the time it’s over.
Firestarter (2022) – Review/ Summary
In this remake of Firestarter, you get what purely feels like an origin story left on a frustrating ellipsis to set up a sequel.
Along For The Ride (2022) – Review/ Summary
Along For The Ride takes you on an emotional journey as you watch people heal, grow, experience many first-time moments, and get the strength to start a new chapter in their lives.
Ozark: Season 4 – Summary/ Review
Ozark’s last season at times feels formulaic, and seemingly recognizing that you can see dramatic decisions were made in an attempt to shake things up.
Hatching (2022) – Review/ Summary
Best described as coming-of-age body horror, Hatching is just as much about the monster as an independent thing as its connection to the lead.
Better Things: Season 5 – Summary/ Review
In almost the best way possible, the final season of Better Things is more of the same.
The Northman (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
Blood, honor, love, and betrayal keep you engaged for over 2 hours in this epic revenge tale.
As They Made Us (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
As They Made Us is an ode to children with complicated relationships with their parents, who stuck by them even when they knew, and were told they shouldn’t.
Spy X Family: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Mission 1: Operation Strix” [Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With a nearly perfect balance of comedy, action, and emotional moments, Spy x Family is more than meets the eye.
The Devil You Know (2022) – Review/ Summary (with Spoilers)
For nearly two hours, you are left with not only the mystery of who did what, but who will pay for the crime?