Not all movies release in theaters, especially this past year. Our Friend is a new release available PVOD (Amazon), that tells the rough and real story originally by journalist Matthew Teague, who wrote about the experience of his wife’s cancer and the blanket of friendship that brought him comfort and strength. When I first sawContinue reading “Our Friend”
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Cruella
Before you grab the kids and head to see Disney’s Cruella, you should know that this is not your typical family-fun, good-natured movie with great moral messaging. Cruella is a bit dark at times. A warning of side effects from “strobe-like” lights opens the movie. They left out the possible incidence of vertigo with theContinue reading “Cruella”
A Quiet Place Part II
Whoa. Take a deep breath now, because it’s going to be hard while watching this one. Last night we re-watched A Quiet Place so everything would be fresh in my mind when I went to movie therapy today. But let’s get past that often asked question – do I have to see A Quiet PlaceContinue reading “A Quiet Place Part II”
Finding You
I went back to the movies today. I entered with so much hesitancy that I picked the first movie available at open. The popcorn machine wasn’t working. Masks were required (yet I feel lonely in my compliance). I fumbled through ordering snacks trying to find the rhythm that proved therapeutic, and remembered to smile. TrailersContinue reading “Finding You”
Onward
Yes, everything is crazy and scary right now – and I wasn’t sure this whole movie therapy would continue (and I knew it wouldn’t matter if it faded away), but then some of the major studios released theatrical movies to stream – and I thought – ok, I can still take a couple of hoursContinue reading “Onward”
I Still Believe
Kind of a like Nicholas Sparks movie with a lot more Faith. KJ Apa is achingly adorable. Everyone is pretty. There was music. There was hope. You probably think I’m picking the wrong movies…it’s a mood thing.
The Way Back
Could have used a different title. Visually it was dark and grainy, which set up the cautious and depressing storyline. Opening scaffolding shot was a reminder. Ben was believable and painful to watch, it felt personal. The team was diverse and held characteristics that seemed to reflect the choices we make. It was no Miracle,(sameContinue reading “The Way Back”
Seberg
I like her and thought she was good. I loved the FBI agent. I think it’s hard to tell stories based on real life events when you don’t embellish anywhere or provide depth to characters that they think we should already know enough about. Felt like I was missing more motivation, more whyyyy. I almostContinue reading “Seberg”
Sonic the Hedgehog
Yes, this was an actual choice and yes it was silly. Jim Carrey is outstanding. Product placements weren’t as fun as Wayne’s World made them. Nice to hear kids in the theatre laughing in between bathroom breaks. I don’t know why I did this.
Bad Boys For Life
Proof not every movie is gonna be an award contender, but dang this was fun. I chose it because back 25 years ago (seriously?), this was a go-to movie for me and Traci, so I was feeling sentimental. It was sexy, funny, and dare I say action-packed? Cuz all that. Same characters, and a fewContinue reading “Bad Boys For Life”