AMSTERDAM (2022) Review – Another proof that star power never guarantees a movie’s quality

When I watched the trailer of Amsterdam back in July, I could barely pay attention to the story thanks to the star-studded ensemble. It’s not to be dazzled by all the actors who signed up to do this David O. Russell’s movie, it’s starry even by his standards. Like Woody Allen (another white male director …

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FlixChatter Review: NO TIME TO DIE(2021)

For Bond fans, it has been a long seven year itch since we last saw a new Bond movie on the big screen. Delayed 2.5 years since April 2020, it's been quite an arduous waiting game… there's even a rumor at one point that Bond might be coming via a streaming service [gasp!] Well I …

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Guest Post: The Little Things (2021)

Set in the early 1990s, The Little Things centers around Joe "Deke" Deacon (Denzel Washington), a deputy sheriff in Bakersfield, California. One day he is suddenly called to Los Angeles to retrieve a piece of evidence. It quickly becomes clear he has a deep and troubled past with the LAPD. When the evidence is withheld …

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BOND 25 NEWS – New Title, Synopsis & Release Date

Well, well, well, it's been a while since last April since we saw the Live Reveal of the cast/crew at Goldeneye, Ian Fleming's legendary Jamaican villa. Earlier today a tweet came announcing the title AND when we'll see the movie! Daniel Craig returns as James Bond, 007 in… NO TIME TO DIE. Out in the …

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Musings on #BOND25 news – New Director, Writers + Cast

Ok, as a massive Bond fan, today's a big day. Somehow I missed the news that they were going to do a LIVE stream right from Goldeneye, Ian Fleming's legendary Jamaican villa. Yep, the same exact location where Fleming wrote all those 007 novels. Apparently next week on April 28 the cast/crew will begin to …

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Oscars 2019 – Reflections on winners, memorable moments

Quick confession: I'm copying this post from 2015. Well whaddayaknow, four years later, I am still loyal to tradition of watching the Oscars in my PJs live tweetin' with my laptop!! The way to watch the #Oscars is always in my PJs w/ my laptop. Just set up a standing workstation for live tweeting tonight …

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Weekend Viewing Roundup: Mr Robot, ‘A Hologram for the King’ & The Wine Show

How's your weekend everyone? It's another glorious weekend weather-wise… Summer is so fleeting here in MN so we've got to make the most of our time being outside. I didn't go to the cinema this weekend, trying to finish up Mr Robot Season 1 and we've got four more episodes to go. I'll defer my final …

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