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Category Archives: In Theaters
The Shape of Water: Worth Seeing with some reservations
The short version…it’s a modern, R-rated take on The Creature From The Black Lagoon. I loved how del Toro made the creature more credible and stuck with practical effects on him. The creature is a him as you’ll see in the … Continue reading
It: Worth Seeing
Another second-chance opportunity we got through the local discount theater near work. Economist said it was one of the top ten financially successful movies this year and a rare non-sequel/franchise too. Could’ve fooled me, it didn’t stay at our Alamos for … Continue reading
The Last Jedi: MUST SEE!
NO SPOILERS…SO RELAX! The saga picks up shortly after the end of The Force Awakens as Rey meets exiled Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, obviously asking him to train her because the Force appears to be strong in her. Meanwhile, General Leia … Continue reading
Ninjago: Worth Seeing, more than a crass commercial
This was Somara’s pick at the discount theater. I was reluctant because I’ve watched some of the TV version on Cartoon Network and it’s boring. It’s an extended toy commercial worse than the Eighties crap which didn’t even try to … Continue reading
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Tagged Animation, Comedy, Jackie Chan, LEGO, Martial Arts
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Justice League:…just boring and unnecessary
When it comes to the big two superhero comic book companies, I have leaned toward DC since college. Hard to believe there was a time when DC’s movies were better too (Richard Donner’s 1978 Superman remains one of the best). Now … Continue reading
Thor: Ragnorak: Worth Seeing
I know this movie came out a couple weeks ago and 90 percent of my review was written but I had derailed by life. If you haven’t seen this, check it out. If you have, comment on where you agree … Continue reading
Blade Runner 2049: Must See
The long-awaited sequel arrives 35 years later to answer numerous questions from Blade Runner but (not a spoiler) it raises new ones, as a good movie should. 2049 begins with a quick explanation about what happened in the time since the … Continue reading
Kingsman: The Golden Circle: Worth Seeing
The surprise hit from a couple years ago returns and the people running things did it well. Circle is a sequel that dodged the pitfalls many run into: More and more characters on top of who was in the original. Another crisis … Continue reading
Summer of 1982 IX: Blade Runner: The Final Cut in 4K
Better late than never? Well, five years late since I’m guessing Blade Runner‘s owners have a stake in 2049 being a hit by reminding us how incredible the first chapter is. It was disappointing to end The Summer of 1982 festival with TRON. Firstly, … Continue reading
Dunkirk: Must See
Christopher Nolan returns to cover a real event instead of a hypothetical future he failed to impress me with his poor Astronomical knowledge (aka Interstellar). In this retelling of the Allied evacuation at Dunkirk, his style works and frustrates. I’ll go … Continue reading
Atomic Blonde: Rental
The short version…John Wick is a woman duking it out in Berlin circa 1989, days before the Wall is destroyed by the residents. To create the mood, cue up all the predictable Eighties synth tunes that sound German (New Order, Depeche … Continue reading
Brigsby Bear: Worth Seeing
Brigsby is a comedy I need to preface with a warning. If you’re expecting fart jokes and other low brow crap that Adam Sandler, and not thought-through Will Ferrell vehicles, make. This movie isn’t for you. The humor is subtle, observational. … Continue reading
Labyrinth Quote-Along
This Quote-Along was our anniversary celebration together for number 14. It was an easy choice because Somara is a huge Muppet fan. I can’t remember the last time I saw Labyrinth but I did see it in theaters before left for … Continue reading
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Tagged Eighties, Fantasy, Muppets, Quote-along, Special Alamo Event
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The Big Sick: Must See
Loosely based upon Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon’s relationship, Sick covers the chronological events leading up to them getting married with Emily’s coma being the middle act holding the story together. In Kumail’s case, it’s also a story about breaking free … Continue reading
War For The Planet Of The Apes: Worth Seeing
Thus concludes the new take on how The Planet of the Apes came to be since the current team wraps it up with War. As charming as Escape, Conquest and Battle were, Rise, Dawn and War have been more satisfying along with being more likely explanations for the world turned … Continue reading