Only you can prevent forest fires…by doing cocaine. (Spoiler) As unbelievable as it sounds, Cocaine Bear is based on a true story. There was a drug smuggler named Andrew C. Thornton II (played in the film by Matthew Rhys) who dropped a load of cocaine into the forests near Knoxville, Tennessee. The cocaine was eaten …
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Batdance
And I don’t mean the Batusi (Spoilers) One of the movies I loved growing up was Batman (1989), directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton. Over the years, I’ve also come to regard Batman Returns as an underrated film. So today, I will do something I’ve never done before. Review a comic book. Specifically, …
“Viola Davis, My Woman King”
It’s Good To Be The King (Spoilers) In the Kingdom of Dahomey, Nanisca (Viola Davis) is a general of the Agojie, an all-female fighting force, serving under King Ghezo (John Boyega). Nawi (Thuso Mbedu) is a recent recruit studying under Nanisca, Izigie (Lashana Lynch), and the other members of the Agojie. Eventually, they all have …
ER
Talk about your ‘it’s not what it looks like.’ (Spoilers) Set at a college campus, it’s right before spring break and two best friends named Sean (RJ Cyler) and Kunle (Donald Elise Watkins) are planning on doing this “Legendendary Tour” of visiting all the parties that are happening on campus, leaving their third friend and …
Elora Danan
Is what this show should have been called. (Spoilers) In this sequel to the 1988 film of the same name, we learn that the good times following the defeat of evil Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh) didn’t last long because shortly afterward, Willow (Warwick Davis) had a vision of an ancient evil destroying Chosen One Elora …
Titanium
Meet the latest horror/gay icon (Spoilers) Gemma (Allison Williams) is a roboticist working at Funki designing toys. When her sister and brother-in-law die in a car accident, Gemma takes guardianship of her young niece Cady (Violet McGraw). Since Gemma, in her own words, doesn’t “even take care of her own plants,” she ends up turning …
When you wish upon a star
After 11 years, Puss is back. (Spoilers) The plot of Puss In Boots: The Last Wish kicks off when the title character (Antonio Banderas), a dashing feline who laughs in the face of death, discovers that he’s blown through eight of his nine lives. So yeah, a children’s movie about coming to terms with your …
A Child’s Plaything Part 2
A review of Chucky season 2. (Spoilers)(NSFW) After a brief prologue, season two of Chucky picks up six months after the last season left off. Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur) has moved away with a new foster family, though he and Devon Evans (Björgvin Arnarson) decide to keep in touch after a steamy goodbye. Lexy Cross …
Unlikable Female Protagonist
Prepare to be triggered (Spoilers) Danni Sanders (Zoey Deutch) is a photo editor and wannabe journalist who fakes going on a Paris trip to impress influencer Colin (Dylan O’Brien). Except when the city’s attacked, Danni pretends to be a victim and rides the newfound notoriety to internet fame. The film opens with her being the …
Starman
Buzz, Buzz, Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue (Massive Spoilers) Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans) of Star Command is on an exploration vessel that decides to check out an unknown planet to see if the locale lifeforms are hostile. Early on, Buzz makes it clear that he hates rookies and autopilots for getting in the way, believing …
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