Marcel the Shell is pretty much something you’d find in your junk drawer. But oh this mollusk is so much more. From the creative genius of Dean Fleischer-Camp and the adorable voice from Jenny Slate, Marcel delivers heartwarming magic with creative innovations and a positive outlook. Marcel the Shell originally started as a YouTube stopContinue reading “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On”
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RRR
RRR is an epic (and long) adventure film with incredible action, glorious visual effects, miraculous stunts, humor, and dancing! Reflecting on this movie brings back the lyrics from Moulin Rouge: “Spectacular Spectacular, no words in our vernacular can describe this great event; you’ll be dumb with wonderment.“ I have never seen anything like RRR (Rise,Continue reading “RRR”
Nope
I’ve been hyped to see Nope since I saw the early trailers months ago. I’m a big fan of Jordan Peele’s previous work, including Get Out (also staring Daniel Kaluuya). Knowing it was shot on IMAX, I splurged to grab the upgraded viewing experience, mostly out of respect to the director. I can’t compare itContinue reading “Nope”
Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing is based on the best-selling novel by Delia Owens, which I didn’t read, so I’m not offering a movie/book comparison. The film takes place in the salt marsh coastal area of North Carolina. With sweeping views and sounds of nature, a discovery of a dead body sets a darker tone. DaisyContinue reading “Where the Crawdads Sing”
Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is back and this time with the quick and whimsical genius of director Taika Waititi, who is also the voice of Thor’s Kronan companion Korg. Korg you might remember from the Grandmaster’s Contest of Champions in Ragnarok. We’re lucky to have him narrating Thor’s superhero story – he’s quite witty, and saysContinue reading “Thor: Love and Thunder”
The Forgiven
The Forgiven is one of those movies that was just playing at the right time I needed it to. I had no idea what it was about, I just wanted popcorn and movie therapy. The film stars Ralph Fiennes (David) and Jessica Chastain (Jo) as a married couple heading to a weekend long party atContinue reading “The Forgiven”
ELVIS
Austin Butler stars in Elvis as the magnetic King himself in this new film from Director Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann pulls us in with the flashy metallic glitz and stark editing we remember from Moulin Rouge. It’s this style along with the mash up of old and new music – both from Elvis and modern rapContinue reading “ELVIS”
Jurassic World Dominion
Jurassic World Dominion is so hilariously bad, it’s good. This is the last movie in the Jurassic World Trilogy – which attempts to form some closure with what happens when the dinosaurs live in the wild. It brings with it a sense of nostalgia with characters from the original Jurassic Park. And ultimately shines lightContinue reading “Jurassic World Dominion”
Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot
Joaquin Phoenix brings us the story of cartoonist John Callahan, a quadriplegic alcoholic with a challenging yet humorous take on life. Based on a true story, John opens the film by sharing his story on a stage: I know three things about my real mother. She was Irish American. She had red hair. And, sheContinue reading “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot”
Top Gun: Maverick
Nearly everyone I know has seen Top Gun: Maverick already, or at least has plans to. Even the kids who didn’t see the original Top Gun are here for it. So I can’t waste too much time talking about how great of a movie experience it is – because you probably already know. Predictable? Sure.Continue reading “Top Gun: Maverick”