This film was bad. Pros: Emma Roberts was the most likeable actor to root for in this movie. Poppy Liu was hilarious to watch and the movie feels like something from the early 2000s. Cons: The comedy didn’t work for him this time. It didn’t take the time to explain things properly. The sets …
Genre: Romance, Comedy Directed by Richard LaGravenese Produced by Joe Roth; Jeff Kirschenbaum; Alyssa Altman Written by Carrie Solomon Starring: Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, Liza Koshy & Kathy Bates. Cinematography: Don Burgess Music by Siddhartha Khosla Edited by Melissa Bretherton Production companies: Roth/Kirschenbaum Films Distributed by: Netflix The plot: A surprising romance kicks off …
Plot: After his daughter’s life is threatened, wisecracking Detective Axel Foley teams up with a new partner and some old pals to turn up the heat on a conspiracy. Axel F was such a blast. Pros: Eddie Murphy was fun as the main character. Watching this one made me feel glad I see this as …
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Plot: Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong. This series was Alright. Pros: I like how they betray refugees. …
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Plot: An expert in astrophysics sheds light on the topic of dark matter which has been one of the primary mysteries in modern physics. Season 1 of Dark Matter was Very Good. Pros: I like how it exports the multiverse in exciting ways and also with theme of regret. I was drawn towards the drama …
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Plot: Explores WCW’s downfall through interviews revealing management issues, creative missteps, and the fierce Monday Night Wars competition that led to its demise. This miniseries was Okay Pros: Hearing all fresh opinions from former WCW Wrestlers, staff, producers and industry people helped to add new ground on their time during this period in wrestling history. …
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Plot: Taking place between the events of Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024), the series follows Knuckles the Echidna as he trains deputy sheriff Wade Whipple in the ways of the Echidna warrior. The Knuckles series was Disappointing . Pros: This series did work with in the confines of being in the same universe as the …
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Plot: When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives. This series was great. Pros: It doesn’t shy away from showing shocking disturbing imagery like stalking, rape & upsetting moments. The two main lead were excellent in their roles. …
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Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama Created by Steven Knight Written by Steven Knight Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Yumna Marwan, Dali Benssalah, Josh Charles & Thibault de Montalembert. Music by Jon Opstad Executive producers: Denise Di Novi, Steven Knight, Lindsey McManus, Elisabeth Moss, Nina Tassler Producers: Adrian Kelly, Xavier Roy Cinematography: Bonnie Elliott Editors: Hunter M. Via, Nikki McChristie Production companies: Nebula …
Plot: Ex-UFC fighter Dalton takes a job as a bouncer at a Florida Keys roadhouse, only to discover that this paradise is not all it seems. This Road House Remade was Quite Good. Pros: I glad to say Doug Liman made this remade his own. Jake Gyllenhaal was really likeable as the main lead. The …
