Bones And All

Love blossoms between a young woman on the margins of society and a disenfranchised drifter as they embark on a 3,000-mile odyssey through the backroads of America. However, despite their best efforts, all roads lead back to their terrifying pasts and a final stand that will determine whether their love can survive their differences.

This movie was basically a decent premise with good actors cast in it but then decided to be waaaaaaaay too artistic for its own good.  There was so much dead time throughout this movie of just a score playing and nothing really happening and then something crazy would happen and it would go back to treading water.  It kind of made it miss its mark overall.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone bothering with this movie.  It's not the worst watch but the movie kind of like ruins itself because of how it was too overdone.

Violent Night

An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage inside. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.

This movie is 10000000% exactly what you thought it would be.  It's a longer version of the trailer and doesn't disappoint for what it was.  It's over the top in every way.  It's quite corny at times.  But it works completely because the filmmakers and cast don't take themselves too seriously.  

I would actually recommend people checking this movie out.  It's a very fun, turn your brain off kind of movie that is basically Santa Claus inserted into Die Hard.

The Menu

The film, penned by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss, "focuses on a young couple who visits an exclusive destination restaurant on a remote island where the acclaimed chef has prepared a lavish tasting menu, along with some shocking surprise."Deadline notes, "Fiennes plays the world-class chef who sets it all up and adds some unexpected ingredients to the menu planned. The action follows one particular A-list couple that takes part. I've heard Stone will play half of that couple."

This was a weird ass and demented movie.   Not bad.  Just very twisted.  The actors really committed to their roles and it made for a really good watch.  They were all great and there were plenty of intensity and anxiety spikes throughout to keep you hooked.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  It was a very enjoyable and twisted watch.

She Said

The New York Times journalists Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor publish a report that exposes sexual abuse allegations against powerful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. The shocking story also serves as a launching pad for the #MeToo movement, shattering decades of silence around the subject of sexual assault and harassment.

This was a good movie for what it was.  This was a great telling of the start of the MeToo movement with actual moments and soundbites from along the way.   Both of the reporters were great and it was paced in a way that doesn't bore you.

I would somewhat recommend people checking this out.  It's not a must see by any means and it doesn't expose any unknown information.  Just a good job of showing how it all happened.  

Black Adam

In ancient Kahndaq, Teth Adam was bestowed the almighty powers of the gods. After using these powers for vengeance, he was imprisoned, becoming Black Adam. Nearly 5,000 years have passed, and Black Adam has gone from man to myth to legend. Now free, his unique form of justice, born out of rage, is challenged by modern-day heroes who form the Justice Society: Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Atom Smasher and Cyclone.

I find it impossible to not watch DC movies skeptically now.  LOL!  This was a really good movie for like the first 3/4 of it.  The background origins of Black Adam were good.  The Rock was great in the part.  The new characters that were introduced were all good.  And then right when I actually said this is much better than I expected they went and ended it the same exact absurd way that all DC movies end.  Fire everywhere.  An oversized satan related villain and lots of massive slow motion jumping and action.  Like why in the blue hell is that a thing.  Still though - this movie did much better than any previous DC movies in terms of connecting things to it throughout the universe but like do they really know what they want to do with the DC Universe?   Like I think that is the massive problem.

I would still recommend people checking this out.  It is a better than average watch and I mean . . . . . . its The Rock.  Why would anyone not watch him?

Prey For The Devil

The Roman Catholic Church combats a global rise in demonic possessions by reopening schools to train priests to perform exorcisms. Although nuns are forbidden to perform this ritual, a professor recognizes Sister Ann's gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline, she soon finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl who's possessed by the same demon that tormented her own mother years earlier.

This was pretty much your run of the mill, wash - rinse - repeat, exorcism movie.   I feel like I have seen some version of this movie a million times.   It had some really good sight scares but the bottom line is that you kind of forget about the movie five minutes after watching it.

I wouldn't really recommend anyone needing to see this.  The movie isn't a bad movie.  It's just really a dime a dozen exorcism movie and brings nothing new to the table.  

Halloween Ends

Four years after her last encounter with masked killer Michael Myers, Laurie Strode is living with her granddaughter and trying to finish her memoir. Myers hasn't been seen since, and Laurie finally decides to liberate herself from rage and fear and embrace life. However, when a young man stands accused of murdering a boy that he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that forces Laurie to confront the evil she can't control.

What the hell was this?   They legit just wanted a final battle with Laurie Strode and Michael Myers and tacked on a whole other movie a year later in order to show that scene during the last 15 minutes of the movie.  Everything up to that was beyond pointless, beyond crap and honestly became like comedic material.  I am baffled as to what their plan was here.  Totally baffled.

I would not recommend anyone watch this.  Ever.  This has to be the odds on favorite for worst movie of the year.

Smile

After witnessing a bizarre, traumatic incident involving a patient, Dr. Rose Cotter starts experiencing frightening occurrences that she can't explain. As an overwhelming terror begins taking over her life, Rose must confront her troubling past in order to survive and escape her horrifying new reality.

This preview has tormented me for months.  Might be one of the creepiest trailers of all time.   That had my expectations pretty high for this movie and that might have ended up hurting it in the end.  I liked the movie alot but there was too much down time between the crazy intense parts.   Too much fleshing out of a story that could have been explained simpler.

I would still recommend people checking this movie out.  There are some huge jump scares.   Just was not as good as I expected or as I think it could have been.  

Ticket To Paradise

A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.

This was a textbook rom-com.  There is nothing about this movie that you didn't know from the trailer.  You saw that and you pretty much saw the movie.  That being said - the chemistry between Clooney and Roberts was very legit and Madde the movie watchable/enjoyable even with how predictable it was in every way.  I wish that there would have been more laugh out loud moments during the movie like the beer pong scene but it was a decent watch regardless.  

I would recommend this to any fan of rom-coms.  It is a decent watch.  Not a must see by any means but enjoyable enough.  

The Woman King

The Woman King is a 2022 American historical epic film about the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit who protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey during the 17th to 19th centuries. Set in the 1820s, the film stars Viola Davis as a general who trains the next generation of warriors to fight their enemies.

I admittedly did not expect to enjoy this movie as much as I did.  It had great action, very well developed characters and relationships that you grow to care about.  Add that on top of how it was based on a true story and real people and the movie was just that much better.  Kudos to Viola Davis for being so badass and training so much for this.

I would definitely recommend people checking this out.  It was a really enjoyable watch especially for a September release.

Lyle Lyle Crocodile

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son, Josh, struggles to adapt to his new school and friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle, a singing crocodile that loves baths, caviar and great music. The two become fast friends, but when evil neighbor Mr. Grumps threatens Lyle's existence, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.

How is this a thing?   How the hell is Javier Bardem in this!?!?!?!  This movie was basically a massive insult to family movies.   They should be brought up on criminal charges for taking parents' hard earned money.   

This movie is beyond not recommended.  It is honestly criminal.

Amsterdam

Set in the '30s, it follows three friends who witness a murder, become suspects themselves, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history.

This was one weird ass movie.  If I would have reviewed this right after watching it I probably would have ranted about how ridiculous it was and all over the place with you watching the whole thing saying what the f am I watching.  But when thinking about it overnight I realize that it was all by design.  It was taking a bunch of very dedicated method actors and putting them in this where you can't help but think a bunch of it is improvised and even though you have no idea where it is going or what is happening at so many points - you are definitely. hooked and invested and at no point entertaining pulling the plug.  Credit where its due that is actually pretty impressive.  

I would strangely recommend people checking this out.  Its a very enjoyable watch with awesome actors even though it is quite random and off the wall.  

Clerks III

Clerks III is a 2022 American comedy film written, produced, directed, and edited by Kevin Smith. It serves as the sequel to the 1994 and 2006 Clerks films.

Listen . . . . . this movie was meant to be nothing more than a full circle kind of nostalgia trip for fans of the original.  That's why it didn't get a legit wide release.   The movie is just as horribly bad as the original was.  But even though the first one was one of the most garbage movies ever made it became a staple and a cult classic for my generation.  There are few movies that I have seen more and there are few movies that I quote or reference more than the original.  This movie was for us and it worked.  It actually worked on an emotional level which was honestly the last thing I expected to experience when seeing this. 

I can't openly recommend people checking it out because A - it's not in theaters because of a limited day release thing and B - its not a good movie.  Again - just like the first one this is not a movie that you recommend based on how well done or acted it is.  But if you know the person will like it then you insist that they will.  I really enjoyed the fan service nostalgia trip.

Don't Worry Darling

In the 1950s, Alice and Jack live in the idealized community of Victory, an experimental company town that houses the men who work on a top-secret project. While the husbands toil away, the wives get to enjoy the beauty, luxury and debauchery of their seemingly perfect paradise. However, when cracks in her idyllic life begin to appear, exposing flashes of something sinister lurking below the surface, Alice can't help but question exactly what she's doing in Victory.

It's a shame that there has been so much behind the scenes drama for this movie kind of tainting it.  The movie is actually a very enjoyable watch in a dystopian world/Stepford Wives kind of way.  Florence Pugh is great and Harry Styles was actually really good too.  They succeeded in taking you to this place where it all felt possible/real.

I would recommend people checking this out.   It is an enjoyable watch and don't let all the drama from behind the scenes effect watching the movie

Bros

Bobby is a neurotic podcast host who's happy to go on Tinder dates and content not to have a serious relationship. That all changes when he meets Aaron, an equally detached lawyer who likes to play the field. Repeatedly drawn to each other, both men begin to show their vulnerable sides as their undeniable attraction turns into something resembling a commitment.

This movie was a decent watch overall.  It started as being very homosexually specific but then hit its groove when it really embraced the Rom Com formula.  The tough thing with this movie is that no matter how accepting you are of LGBTQ community, this is still a targeted watch.  Like heterosexual couples wouldn't see this as their date movie.  Families are not going to go see it.  I like that they put it out there for the targeted audience but it is a very targeted audience watch.

I would recommend this to anyone who is homosexual or is open minded enough to take it for what it is.  It's a decent rom com overall outside of some extreme sexual content.