1989’s Road House became a cult hit after its underwhelming box office run. The film starred the late Patrick Swayze which some say it’s his best film. I wouldn’t go that far but it’s an entertaining action thriller that fits the era. It’s full of female nudity and hand-to-hand combats, and when I first saw the film …
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Double Reviews: Wicked Little Letters + The Beautiful Game – a pair of crowd-pleaser movies inspired by real events to add to your watch list
These two movies have plenty in common, not only are they both set in the UK, but both are directed by an English theatre and film director Thea Sharrock. This is my intro to her film work, though some of you might be familiar with her film Me Before You. Wicked Little Letters has been …
Documentary Review – Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound (2023) – a must-see for movie lovers everywhere
One of my March viewing highlights is this documentary I stumbled upon on Prime Video. The film's tagline is 'sound is 50% of the cinematic experience' which is 100% correct. Making Waves is a comprehensive exploration of the history and emotional power of cinema sound, highlighting one of filmmaking's unsung heroes. Our movie-watching experience wouldn't …
TV Review: THE BEAR (S1) – Finally caught up with HULU’s award-winning series, each episode gives me such an adrenaline rush and I love it!
Ok, so I’m nearly 2 years late to the party with this highly acclaimed series. Thankfully there are only two seasons so far, and it’s only about a half-hour per episode so it’s easier to binge on. It took us just over a week to finish the entire season. For those who haven’t seen it, …
FlixChatter Review – Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) – fun nostalgia dampened by somber tone
Hollywood frequently resorts to nostalgia to sell its plethora of sequels and the Ghostbusters franchise relies heavily on it. It’s so entrenched in popular culture that fans of the original will flock to it whenever a new edition is released, there were quite a few Gen-Xers and their kids dressed up in the iconic khaki …
FlixChatter Review: Arthur the King (2024) – a fun albeit forgettable adventure movie where the dog is the real MVP
Directed by Simon Cellan Jones Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ali Suliman Arthur the King is an adventure racing movie loosely based on the 2016 book “Arthur – The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home” by Swedish athlete Mikael Lindnord. It stars Mark Wahlberg as Michael Light, the …
FlixChatter Review: CABRINI (2024) – a visually stunning biopic where abiding faith and female empowerment meet
When I first saw the film’s trailer, the first thing that struck me was, how have I not heard of Mother Cabrini before? Frances Cabrini is the First American Saint of the Catholic Church, and I'm glad that I finally learned about her incredible story. Cabrini is the kind of biopic done right in that …
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