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FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL reviewIn which the Mister joins me in reviewing BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL (2017) currently streaming on Amazon Prime, SlingTV, Vudu and Tubi but also available for rent on other platforms. Based off a Manga by Hiroaki Samura with a script by Tetsuya Oishi, this 100th film by director, Takashi Miike, follows Manji (Takuya Kimura), a samurai cursed with immortalityand trying to find redemption in helping a young girl, Rin (Hana Sugisaki) avenge the death of her parents at the hands of Anotsu Kagehisa (Sôta Fukushi). The film is rated R and clocks in at 2 h 20 m. Please note there ar...
2021-04-2439 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE LIGHTHOUSE reviewIn which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE LIGHTHOUSE (2019) currently streaming on Amazon Prime but also available on other platforms. Directed by Robert Eggers, from a script by Robert and Max Eggers, the film follows two men (Willem Defoe and Robert Pattinson in tour-de-force perfomrances) as they arrive for a 4 week stint at a New England lighthouse in the late 1800s. Hallucinations, fear and paranoia soon emerge and wreck their fragile relationship with some unexpected consequences - we highly recommend. The film is rated R and clocks in at 1 h 49 m. Please note there are a few SPOILERS in...
2021-04-1737 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW reviewIn which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW (2004) currently on Pluto TV and Amazon Prime as well as for rent on various other platforms. Directed and written by Kerry Conran, the story follows Sky Captain (Jude Law) and Polly Perkins (Gwyneth Paltrow) as they go on an adventure and try to solve the mystery of who is kidnapping these famous scientists and why. The film is rated PG and runs 1 h 46 m. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy o...
2021-04-1723 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: COHERENCE reviewIn which the Mister joins me in reviewing COHERENCE (2013) currently streaming on Hulu but also available on other platforms. Written and directed by James Ward Byrkit, from a story by James Ward Byrkit and Alex Manugian, the film follows a night in the lives of a group of friends who are gathering for dinner on the night that a comet is passing overhead. This is a low budget sci-fi thriller that more than makes up for the lack of special effects most come to expect from the genre with a tight script, great performances and a well-developed and continuous...
2021-04-1017 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP reviewIn which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing ANT-MAN AND THE WASP (2018) currently streaming on Disney+. Directed by Peyton Reed, this is the follow up to 2015's ANT-MAN, this story follows Scott (Paul Rudd) coming to the end of his two year house arrest sentence and trying to do the right thing, Scott finds himself entangled again with Hope and Hank Pym, much to his dismay because getting brought back into that will jeopardize the conditions of his sentencing. We are introduced to Ava/Ghost Hannah John-Kamen) who everyone originally thinks is the baddie but actually isn't...
2021-04-1018 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: GODZILLA vs KONG reviewIn which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing GODZILLA VS KONG (2021) out now in theaters but also streaming on HBO Max for a limited time. Directed by Adam Wingard, with a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein, with additional story credits to Terry Russo, Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields; this film is part of the Monsterverse and sees King Kong and Godzilla beating each other to crown a champion but there is trouble afoot when some other entity enters the arena. Who will be crowned the vostiry? You'll have to watch it and check out to see...
2021-04-0318 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: JIU JITSU reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing JIU JITSU (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. None of us liked this and we suggest you pass on it and instead check out John McTiernan's 1987 classic PREDATOR which is playing on STARZ and also Prime/Hulu/Sling TV with a premium subscription and for rent on other platforms. The film rums 1 h 42 m and is rated R. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening into music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2021-04-0219 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: MUDBOUND reviewIn which the Mister joins me in talking about MUDBOUND (2017), currently streaming on Netflix. Directed by Dee Rees, with writing credits to Dee Rees and Virgil Williams, from a novel by Hillary Jordan, the film follows The Jacksons and McAllans, during the 1940s in Mississippi. Two young male members from each family come back after WW2 to face life after the war, survivor's guilt and racism that consumes the South at this time. Fantastic actors and an incredible script make this a must watch experience. The film runs 2 h 14 m and is rated R. Please note there are SPOILERS in...
2021-03-2734 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN reviewAs we wrap up Women's History Month, our final Friday sees the Mister and Monsters checking out THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN (2016), currently streaming on TBS but available on other streaming platforms. Written and directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, the film follows Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) a hot mess of a teenager, who's been having a bad couple of years after the death of her father. Her best friend (Haley Lu Richardson) is suddenly dating her"perfect" older brother (Blake Jenner) and her mother (Kyra Sedgwick) just does not understand her. Woody Harrelson, Hayden Szeto and Alexander Calvert round out the cas...
2021-03-2718 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE ASSISTANT reviewIn which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE ASSISTANT (2019), currently streaming on Hulu but also available on multiple platforms.The film follows in unapologetic and searing fashion, a day in the life of an assistant, Jane (Julia Garner) who works in a high stress entertainment industry admin position that caters to a high level male who is never named or seen but wreaks havoc regardless of his physical presence. The film, written and directed by Kitty Green, is at times unnerving, riveting, uneasy but completely satisfying even if it leaves you with more questions than answers by its c...
2021-03-2031 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: PUNISHER WAR ZONE reviewIn which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing PUNISHER WAR ZONE (2008), available on Hulu with a premium subscription or to rent on YouTube, Google Play & Movies, Apple TV, Vudu, Amazon Prime and iTunes. Created in the 70s by Gerry Conway (writer) with John Romita Sr and Ross Andru, (artists), this 2008 incarnation is directed by Lexi Alexander with script credits to Nick Santora, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. The film follows Frank Castle (Ray Stevenson) as he kills his way through the criminal underworld all the while trying to protect the widow of an undercover federal agent and t...
2021-03-2018 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION reviewIn which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE FORTY-YEAR-OLD VERSION (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. Written and directed by Radha Blank, the film tells the story of Radha (played by Radha Blank) and her life as she approaches her fortieth year on earth. What had once felt like a promising career has now become a mundane existence where Radha is trying to sort it all out. She's surrounded by a gaggle of silly yet fun high schoolers, a zany and fun and loyal BFF while also stepping into a possible relationship she wasn't really looking for to begin as...
2021-03-1326 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON (2021), currently streaming on Disney+ at an additional fee of 29.99
Directed by Don Hall and Carlos López Estrada with co-directing credits to Paul Brigga and John Ripa, from a script by Qui Nguyen and Adele Lim, the story follows Raya (voiced by Kelly Marie Tran) a young and fierce young girl, who has her whole world upended when a kind gesture from her father gets spun on its head and she struggles for six years to correct the damage that was d...
2021-03-1320 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: FRAMING BRITNEY SPEARS reviewMarch is Women's History Month so we're going to focus on stories from the female perspective from either the topic or filmmaker POV. For our first film, the Mister and special guest, UNCLE LEO, join me in reviewing FRAMING BRITNEY SPEARS (2020), currently streaming on HULU. Directed by Samantha Stark with writing credits to Liz Day and in conjunction with The New York Times Presents, the film follows the story of Britney Spears, briefly tracks her early years and then focuses on her early career, her heyday and the subsequent incidents that happened after the demise of her marriage and i...
2021-03-051h 25
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH reviewIn which the Mister joins me in reviewing JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH (2021), out in theaters now and streaming on HBO Max. Directed by Shaka King from a script by Will Berson and Shaka King with additional story credits to Kenneth and Keith Lucas, the film follows the story of Bill O'Neal (LaKeith Stanfield) who infiltrates the Chicago Black Panthers Party and shadows Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya). Riveting, powerhouse performances by both male leads of the film, this is a MUST WATCH film. The film's runtime is 2 hour and 6 minutes and is rated R. Please note there are SPOILERS...
2021-02-2735 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: FLORA AND ULYSSES reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing FLORA AND ULYSSES (2021), premiering today and currently streaming on Disney+. Directed by Lena Khan with a script by Brad Copeland and based on the novel by Kate DiCamillo, the film tells the story of Flora (Matilda Lawler), who's family is going through a rough patch, how she meets a squirrel, saves his life and then the adventures they embark on. For those that read the novel, some changes were made to the story but nothing to take away anyone's enjoyment. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 35 minutes and is...
2021-02-2019 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: PERSUASION reviewIn which the Mister and Monsters joins me in reviewing PERSUASION (1995), on glorious DVD. Written by Nick Dear, directed by Roger Michell, the film is based on Jane Austen's novel and tells the story of Anne Elliot (Amanda Root) who rejected a suitor, Frederick Wentworth (Ciarán Hinds), eight and a half years previously. She lives a life of quiet desperation until one day the now worldy and rich Captain Wentworth reappears in her life. The film is rated PG with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review, but if you've read Austen...
2021-02-1330 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: MALCOLM AND MARIE reviewIn which the Mister joins me in reviewing MALCOLM AND MARIE (2021), currently streaming on Netflix. Written and directed by Sam Levinson, the film explores the relationship between a filmmaker (John David Washington as Malcolm) and his girlfriend (Zendaya as Marie) on what should have been a joyous occasion - the premiere of his film. However hurt feelings and resentments surface and make the night take an ugly turn. The film is rated R with a runtime of 1 hour and 46 minutes. Please note there are SPOILERS and mild cursing in this review, although it pales in comparison to the adult lan...
2021-02-0635 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: Derek DelGaudio's IN & OF ITSELF reviewDOUBLE FEATURE: In which the Mister joins me in reviewing Derek DelGaudio's IN & OF ITSELF (2020), currently streaming on Hulu. Directed by Frank Oz, from a stage show of conce[ptual magician Derek DelGaudio, the film explores identity through stories and vignettes told through parts of Derek's life but also from the POV of audience members selected to be part of the rgeater story. The run time is 1 hour and 30 minutes but the performance piece flies by. Please note there are NO SPOILERS in this review.
Opening into music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2021-01-3010 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: WOLFWALKERS reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing WOLFWALKERS (2020), currently streaming on Apple TV. Directed by Tomm Moore and Ross Stewart, from a script by Will Collins, story credit to Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart and Jericca Cleland (who's also listed as a consultant), the story is set in Ireland in 1650 and follows Robin and her father, who've left England by order of the Lord Protector to the Irish country to deal with a den of wolves. Robin soon discoers their secret and is pulled into the story and struggle of the wolves and the Wolfwalkers who ar...
2021-01-3022 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: A GOOFY MOVIE reviewDOUBLE FEATURE: In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing A GOOFY MOVIE (1995), currently streaming on Disney+. Directed by Kevin Lima with writing credits to Jymn Magon, Chris Matheson and Brian Pimental, the film tells the story of Max (Jason Marsden), his crush on Roxanne (Kellie Martin) and his intentions to get her to notice him. Things go awry and his Dad, Goofy (Bill Farmer) takes him on a vacation where temperatures flare - will they make this trip and survive in one piece? Will Max get back to his sweetie? You have to watch to fin...
2021-01-2312 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: WE CAN BE HEROES reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing WE CAN BE HEROES (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. Written and directed by Robert Rodriguez, the film tells the story of Missy Moreno (YaYa Gosselin) and her friends - other children of Earth's superheroes, The Heroics. In a very predictable and light way, the story unfolds showing the kids learning to work together to save their parents and the world from a possible alien invasion. The film's runtime is 1 hour and 40 minutes and is rated PG. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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2021-01-2319 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: SUPER 8 reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing SUPER 8 (2011), currently streaming on Hulu. Written and directed by J.J. Abrams, the film tells the story of Joe Lamb (Joel Courtney) and his friends in their small town in the Summer of 1979. One of Joe's friends, Charles, is a budding filmmaker and Joe is committed to helping his best and longest friend complete the film he's making for a local film festival. While out shooting one night at a train station, there's a derailment that impacts not only their lives but that of their town. Will Joe and...
2021-01-1626 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE VAST OF NIGHT reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE VAST OF NIGHT (2019), currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Directed by Andrew Patterson, with a script by James Montague and Craig W. Sanger, the film tells the story of Everett (Jake Horowitz) and Fay (Sierra McCormick), two young people in a very small New Mexico town in the 1950s. Fay, who works as a switchboard operator, stumbles on a strange audio frequency while attending to calls that repeats itself during Everett's radio show. She loops him in and together they try to piece what exactly the weird sound is...
2021-01-1629 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: BLADE reviewDOUBLE FEATURE: In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing BLADE (1998), currently streaming on HBO Max. Based off a Marvel comic property, directed by Stephen Norrington, with a script credit to David Goyer, BLADE tells the story of a half man/half vampire hunter (Wesley Snipes), who along with a surrogate father, Whistler (Kris Kristofferson) battle the creatures of the night and try to save/protect humanity from an upcoming apocalypse being unleashed by Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff). The film runs 2 hours and is rated R for language, violence, gore and brief nudity. Please note there ar...
2021-01-0912 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: Z-O-M-B-I-E-S reviewn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Z-O-M-B-I-E-S (2018), an original TV movie from Disney currently streaming on Disney+. Based on David Light and Joseph Raso's ZOMBIES & CHEERLEADERS and directed by Paul Hoen, the film follows Zed the Zombie (Milo Manheim) a young man who is being integrated into the local high school with regular kids but there are policies and procedures in place that undercut any real unity between the zombie and regular human teens. He meets Addison (Meg Donnelly) who he is instantly smitten with and they start a very chaste relationship. Will love tr...
2021-01-0919 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: SOUL reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing SOUL (2020), currently streaming on Disney+. Directed by Pete Docter, with a co-direction credit to Kemp Powers, based on a script from Docter/Powers and Mike Jones, SOUL tells the story of Joe Gardener (Jamie Foxx), a struggling musician working as a public high school teacher, whose ship may have come in but through a series of unfortunate events, has his life take a drastic turn. Will Joe get to get his shot to be the jazz piano man he's always dreamed he could be? Or will a morning mi...
2021-01-0224 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: WONDER WOMAN 1984 reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing WONDER WOMAN 1984 (2020), currently streaming on HBO Max. Patty Jenkins returns to direct and share a writing credit with Geoff Johns and Dave Callaham, based from a character created by William Moulton Marston, who is a pretty fascinating character (seriously, do a Google search on this guy). The second installment in the series finds Diana Prince (Gal Gadot) in DC in 1984, working at a museum and soon to face off against Max Lord (Pedro Pascal) and Barbara Minerva (Kristen Wiig) with a little help from an unexpected place. Please not...
2021-01-0236 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: MIRACLE ON 34th STREET reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947) for our final selection of 2020. Currently streaming on Disney+ and based on a story by Valentine Davies and written for the screen and directed by George Seaton; the film tells the story of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) who's stopped by NYC to try and inject a little holiday magic and comes across Doris Walker (Maureen O'Hara) and her daughter Susan (Natalie Wood) - both skeptics on any sort of fantastical aspects of life. Kringle gets a job at Macy's but is soon swept up in...
2020-12-2613 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: PADDINGTON 2 reviewDOUBLE FEATURE: In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing PADDINGTON 2 (2017), currently streaming for free on TBS and TNT, available on Hulu and SlingTv with a premium subscription and from YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV, Vudu and Amazon Prime for rent. The second installment see the return of the Brown Family (Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Madeleine Harris and Samuel Joslin), Mrs. Bird (Julie Walters) and Paddington (Ben Whisaw) who've settled into a lovely life together. Aunt Lucy's (Imelda Staunton) 100th birthday is on the horizon and Paddington wants to get the perfect gift - which just ha...
2020-12-1922 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: PADDINGTON reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing 2014's PADDINGTON, currently streaming on Hulu and SlingTv with a premium subscription and from YouTube, Google Play Movies & TV and Amazon Prime for rent. The film follows the adventures of a little bear from the darkest regions in Peru, who has come to London on an adventure but more importantly, to find home, now that his Aunt Lucy has retired to the Home for Old Bears. He meets the lovely Brown Family at the train station and is brought to their home and soon becomes a very important pa...
2020-12-1926 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: DIE HARD reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing DIE HARD (1988), currently streaming on HBO Max. From a novel by Rodrick Thorp and directed by John McTiernan, the story follows John McClane (Bruce Willis), a NYC police officer who goes out to L.A. to try and mend fences with his wife Holly (Bonnie Bedelia) and arrives at her office during her company's Christmas party. But Hans Gruber (Alan Rockman) and his pals have different ideas and the party goes south fast and its up to John to save the day - will he? The film is ra...
2020-12-1215 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: ELF reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing 2003's ELF, from a script by David Berenbaum and directed by Jon Favreau, the story follows Buddy the Elf (Will Farrell) who leaves the North Pole and goes :through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops" and then walks through the Lincoln Tunnel in search of his dad (James Caan). The film is currently streaming on Starz and Philo and with a premium subscription on Hulu, Amazon Prime, SlingTV and fuboTV. The film is rated PG and has a ru...
2020-12-1216 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES reviewIn which the Mister and Uncle Jay join me in reviewing PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987), currently for rent on YouTube, Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies & TV and Vudu. Written and directed by the late John Hughes, the movie tells the story of ad man, Neal Page (Steve Martin) who finds himself in a battle to get home in time for Thanksgiving. In what should be a straight and easy trip, turns into a life changing journey. He meets Del Griffith (the late John Candy) who in two short days, really makes an impact on Neal's life. Please note there ar...
2020-12-0537 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES 2 reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Netflix's THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES 2 - a continuation of their 2018 film. Starring Darby Camp as Kate Pierce, Kurt Russell as Santa Clause, Goldie Hawn as Mrs. Claus, Jahzir Bruno as Jack and Julian Dennison as the antagonist, Belsnickel; the film follows Kate to Cancun as she's on Christmas vacation with her mom and brother and her mother's new boyfriend, Bob, and his son, Jack. Both adults seem to have lost a spouse and may have come together through that and have now forged a relationship and are taking the op...
2020-12-0518 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946), based on a story by Philip Van Doren Stern, screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Jo Swerling, Michael Wilson and Frank Capra (who also directs): the story follows the life of George Baily (James Stewart), a long time resident of quaint Bedford Falls, who's only dream in life has been to shake the dusty of his crummy little hometown and see the world. As is prone to happen, those plans get put on the backburner, over and over and culm inate in a night o...
2020-11-2834 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: MIDNIGHT RUN reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing MIDNIGHT RUN (1988), written by George Gallo and directed by Martin Brest, the story follows Jack Walsh (Robert DeNiro), a "disgraced" ex-cop who now works for a bails bondsman (Joe Pantoliano), Jack is tasked with bringing in Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Charles Grodin), an accountant who stole money from a dangerous mob boss (Dennis Farina). The story takes them cross country on every possible mode of transport on a mission to get back to L.A. in 5 days before midnight. The film is currently streaming on HBO Max. Please not...
2020-11-2128 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: AVA reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing AVA (2020), written by Matthew Newton and director Tate Taylor, the story follows a young woman named Ava (Jessica Chastain), as a member of a black ops group where she's honed her assassin skills. However, her personal life and familial ties are so fractured and continue to haunt her. John Malkovich (Duke), Colin Farrell (Simon) and Common (Michael) round out the cast. Currently for rent on Prime, YouTube and Google Play Movie & TV. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening into music: GOAT by Wayne Jone...
2020-11-1430 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: RATATOUILLE reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Pixar's RATATOUILLE (2007), winner of a Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Feature Animated Film. Directed by Brad Bird, with a co-directing credit to Jan Pinkava, the story follows a young rat named Remy (Patton Oswalt) who inspired by Chef Gusteau (Brad Garrett) dares to dream of making his desire to be a great chef into a reality. Along the way he befriends Linguini (Lou Romano) the secret love child of Gusteau who is also struggling to find his own path in this new world. Absolutely fantastic storytelling by Pix...
2020-11-0717 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE WITCHES [2020] reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE WITCHES (2020), based on a book by Roald Dahl and currently streaming on HBO Max. With writing credits attributed to Robert Zemeckis (who also directs), Kenya Barris and Guillermo Del Toro, the story follows a young boy (Jahzir Bruno) who loses his parent in a car accident and who's picked up by his Grandmother (Octavia Spencer) to go live with her. After a while, the child starts to heal from his loss only to then be followed by a witch (Josette Simon). The Grandmother decides to go to a h...
2020-11-0116 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: CORALINE reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing CORALINE (2009), based on a novella by Neil Gaiman. Currently streaming on STARZ and written and directed by Henry Selick, the film follows Coraline Jones, 11, who moves to the Pink Palace Apartments and is trying to settle into her new home and life when she suddenly is made aware of a door in the wall that leads to a mirror world, very much like her own but with nicer and attentive parents...or are they? The cast features Dakota Fanning (Coraline Jones), Teri Hatcher (Mrs Jones/Other Mother), John Ho...
2020-10-3122 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: SHAUN OF THE DEAD reviewIn which the Mister, the Monsters and Uncle Jay returns to join me in reviewing SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004), which we saw on spectacular DVD! Written by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright and directed by Edgar Wright, the story follows Shaun (Pegg) a lovable loser in a dead-end job, with a crumbling relationship, a contentious relationship with his stepdad, among other things. Kate Ashfield (Liz), Nick Frost (Ed), Lucy Davis (Dianne), Dylan Moran (David), Penelope Wilton (Barbara) and Bill Nighy (Philip) round out the fantastic cast of characters in this zom-rom-com. Uncle Jay and I also argue with the Mi...
2020-10-3038 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: HUBIE HALLOWEEN reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing HUBIE HALLOWEEN (2020) currently streaming on Netflix. Directed by Steven Brill, with writing credits attributed to Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, the story follows Hubie Dubois of Salem, a fixture in the community but also the target of relentless bullying from various townsfolk. In spite of being seen as a loser by many, Hubie rises to to occasion to be a hero when needed and saves the town and Halloween from an unlikely advisory. The cast includes Kevin James, Julie Bowen, Ray Liotta, Steve Buscemi, Rob Schneider, Maya Rudolph, Tim...
2020-10-2917 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE (2016), which you can watch for free right now on IMDb TV. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg from a script by Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken and Damien Chazelle; the film follows Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who gets caught up in a accident while driving and wakes up in an underground bunker with Howard (John Goodman in a tour de force performance) and Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.). The story follows the three in a minimalist and claustrophobic manner, keeps you guessing as the story takes sharp turns that ultimately cu...
2020-10-2824 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: FRIGHT NIGHT reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing FRIGHT NIGHT (2011), a remake of Tom Holland's 1985 film of the same name. This incarnation is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars the late Anton Yelchin as Charley, a young man who comes to realize his new neighbor is so much more than he seems. Colin Farrell gives an outstanding performance as Jerry, a very creepy and ruthless man who harbors a lethal secret. The cast also includes Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and David Tennant in a fun, wild role as Peter Vincent. The film is currently stre...
2020-10-2723 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: HEREDITARY reviewFor tonight's DINNER & A MOVIE, we're looking at 2018's HEREDITARY, written and directed by Ari Aster and currently streaming on Amazon Prime. A story that melds family drama and horror ultimately culminates in a conclusion that's horrifying and satisfying. The entire movie fills you with unease and dread and we're beyond impressed with this filmmaker and look forward to more of his work in the future. A shout out to Toni Collete who deserved an Oscar for her turn as Annie Graham - wow. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Tonight's dinner was courtesy of the husban...
2020-10-2624 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE WAILING reviewIn tonight's DINNER & A MOVIE, the Mister and I are looking at 2016's THE WAILING, written and directed by Hong-jin Na. The film follows Jong-goo (Do-won Kwak), a policeman in a small, rural village in Korea that is being plagued with strange murders and occurrences. The main suspect is the Japanese Man (Jun Kunimura) who begins to become an active presence in Jong-goo's nightmares. There are stellar performances by all the actors and Hong-jin Na amps up the dread and horror by leaving things so open to interpretation that that adds an added layer of unease to the movie watc...
2020-10-2525 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: COCO reviewIn which the Mister, the Monsters and Uncle Leo join me in reviewing COCO (2017), from Pixar Studios and directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell. This film, currently streaming on Disney+, tells the story of a young man named Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), an aspiring musician who is trapped with a family that has censored music for many generations, in their lives and home. Unwilling to accept this, Miguel decides he must seize his moment, words that have become a mantra especially since they were uttered by his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (Benjamin Bratt). He is transported to the Land...
2020-10-2345 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: PARANORMAN reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing PARANORMAN (2012), from Laika Studios and directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell. This film tells the story of a young man named Norman (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who has the ability to see and speak with ghosts. Strange things start to happen and his family's black sheep uncle (John Goodman) comes to Norman with a call to action over impending ominous events that may devastate the town. The story mixes elements of adventure and comedy to weave a story where once again Laika's stellar storytelling prowess is on full display mak...
2020-10-2321 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: SLEEPY HALLOW reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing SLEEPY HALLOW (1999), currently streaming on Netfix. Based off Wahington Irving's story "The Legend of Sleepy Hallow" and directed by Tim Burton, this film tells the story of a New York Constable, Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) who is sent by his superiors to the Upstate town of Sleep Hallow, to investigate the beheadings of some townsfolk by the Headless Horseman, a legendary figure of the town's history who came here to fight to appease a bloodlust that followed into the next life where he's an apparition who is now...
2020-10-2222 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: CONSTANTINE reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing CONSTANTINE (2005), currently streaming on HBO Max. Based off Garth Ennis/Jamie Delano's "Hellblazer" comic and directed by Francis Lawrence, this is a noir take on a demonologist/exorcist who is trying to help a policewoman piece together what really happened to her twin sister as he tries to get some good points in his favor to cancel out the sin of the life he once took. Keanu Reeves gives a nuanced and fantastic performance as John Constantine, and Rachel Weisz is Angela/Isabel. Please note there are SPOILERS in...
2020-10-2128 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: A BABYSITTER'S GUIDE TO MONSTER HUNTING reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing A BABYSITTER'S GUIDE TO MONSTER HUNTING (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. Based off Joe Ballarini's book and directed by Rachel Talalay, the film tells the story of a young girl, Kelly (Tamara Smart) who was once visited as a small child by the Grand Guignol/Bogeyman (Tom Felton). While babysitting her mother's boss's young son, she's thrust into a harrowing adventure to get the boy back before midnight when his mother returns home. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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2020-10-2022 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: FREAKS reviewIn tonight's edition of our DINNER & A MOVIE of FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT - the Mister and I review FREAKS (2018), currently streaming on Netflix. Writers and directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, tell the story of a lonely little girl who pines for a normal life with loving family, while trapped in a dilapidated house with her overprotective and super paranoid father who claims he's doing these things to protect her. Lexy Kolker gives a magnificent performance as 7 year old Chloe and we predict, one to watch in the coming years. Emile Hirsch, Bruce Dern, Amanda Crew and Gra...
2020-10-1917 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: WE ARE WHAT WE ARE reviewIt's another edition of our DINNER & A MOVIE of FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT - in which the Mister and I review WE ARE WHAT WE ARE (2013), currently streaming on Amazon Prime/Tubi/Vudu/Sling and Pluto TV. Based off writer/director's Jorge Michel Grau's SOMOS LO QUE HAY (2010), this incarnation of the story follows the Parkers, who have lived in a non-descript remote rural town somewhere in America. In the opening sequence, the matriarch is suddenly cut down and the eldest daughter, Iris (Ambyr Childers) must assume the family legacy and traditions. Middle daughter, Rose (Julia Garner) is caught bet...
2020-10-1834 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: PAN'S LABYRINTH reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing PAN'S LABYRINTH (2006), currently streaming on Netflix. Written and directed by the amazing Guillermo del Toro, the film tells the story of a young girl, Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) who goes with her mother, to live with her new stepfather, Vidal (exquisitely played by Sergi López), a cruel and sadistic general in Franco's army. Ofelia finds comfort in her books and stories and is soon swept up in an adventure in which she just maybe royalty and is tasked to reclaim her birth right. Please note there are SPOILERS i...
2020-10-1724 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: DRAG ME TO HELL reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing DRAG ME TO HELL (2009), currently streaming on Hulu. Based on a script by Sam and Ivan Raimi, the film tells the story of a young loan officer (Alison Lohman), who denies another extension on loan forgiveness on an old woman's existing loan and then finds herself as the recipient of a terrible curse. Will she be able to turn her luck around? Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-10-1629 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: DEERSKIN reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing DEERSKIN (2019), currently streaming on Amazon Prime, HBO Max and Hulu. Written and directed by Quentin Dupieux, the film follows Georges (Jean Dujardin) who seems to be starting a new chapter in his life and decides to purchase a lovely deerskin jacket. He stops at a small small and meets Denise (Adèle Haenel) another quirky and loner, much like himself. Hilarity ensues but then things turn dark when the deerskin jacket suddenly starts communicating with Georges and we see him become more unraveled. Will Georges be able to silen...
2020-10-1520 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: LADY IN WHITE reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing LADY IN WHITE (1988), currently for rent on Vudu. Written, directed and with music by Frank LaLoggia, the film tells the story of a novelist who goes back to his old town and reminisces about a time in his youth that started with celebrating Halloween but slowly culminates in solving the murders of young people in and around the area over the past few years. Lukas Haas plays Frankie Scarlatti, the youngest of two sons and also a child without a mother, in a heartbreakingly beautiful performance. Please note ther...
2020-10-1427 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: LEPRECHAUN reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing LEPRECHAUN (1993), currently streaming on Amazon Prime/HBO Max and Hulu. Written and directed by Mark Jones, the film tells the story of an evil, sadistic leprechaun (Warwick Davis) who goes on a murderous rampage in search of his beloved gold. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-10-1315 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: GREEN ROOM reviewIt's another edition of our DINNER & A MOVIE of FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT - in which the Mister and I review GREEN ROOM (2015), currently streaming on Netflix. Written and directed by Jeremy Saulnier, the film tells the story of four punk band members who find themselves on the road, touring. Through some mishap, a gig they were suppose to perform at falls through but another paid opportunity presents itself. Unfortunately things go horribly wrong when the protagonists find themselves in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The film features Anton Yelchin, Joe Cole, Alia Shawkat and Callum Turner as t...
2020-10-1222 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE CABIN IN THE WOODS reviewIt's another edition of our DINNER & A MOVIE of FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT - in which the Mister and I review THE CABIN IN THE WOODS (2011), currently streaming on Amazon Prime and Hulu. Directed by Drew Goddard from a script by Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon, the film tells the story of five friends who come together for a weekend getaway to a cabin in the woods. At first things are uneventful but they soon find themselves swept up in something bigger and unimaginable. A stellar script, fantastic performances, impeccable art direction and special effects all combined are a re...
2020-10-1118 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: VAMPIRES vs THE BRONX reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing VAMPIRES vs THE BRONX (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. The film tells the story of three friends, Miguel (Jaden Michael), Bobby (Gerald Jones III) and Luis (Gregory Diaz IV) who are concerned with the changing landscape of their neighborhood because of gentrification but soon discovery their new neighbors are actually vampires. Will the vampires succeed in completely taking over the neighborhood or will Miguel and his friends triumph over the undead. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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2020-10-1024 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE BLACK CAULDRON reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE BLACK CAULDRON (1985), currently streaming on Disney+. Loosely based on the CHRONICLES OF PRYDAIN series of books by Lloyd Alexander, the film tells the story of the evil Horned King's quest for a mystical cauldron that will enable him to raise an army of the dead and conquer the world. Only a young boy named Taran (voiced by Grant Bardsley), a princess (Eilonwy/Susan Sheridan), a bard (Fflewddur Fflam/Nigel Hawthorne) and a creature named Gurgi (voiced by John Byner) stand in his way. Will the Horned King (Joh...
2020-10-0931 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE HAUNTED MANSION reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE HAUNTED MANSION (2003), currently streaming on Disney+. Based on the Disney ride of the same name, the film tells the story of a husband and wife realtor team and their children, dropping off for a quick visit to a place that is being put on the market. We come to find out that there is more to their summoning involving ghosts who've been trapped to the mansion until Master Gracey and Elizabeth are reunited. The cast includes Eddie Murphy, Marsha Thomason, Terence Stamp, marc John Jefferies, Aree Davis, Nath...
2020-10-0818 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: BIRDEMIC reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing BIRDEMIC (2010), currently streaming on Amazon Prime. In what can only be described as the worst movie ever made, writer/director James Nguyen tells a convoluted story with a heavy handed message of global warming with terrible acting, worse special effects and a go nowhere script that felt more like an eager college student's student film, we could find nothing positive about this movie watching experience except the sweet relief of the end credits. We suggest taking a pass on this film. Please note there are SPOILERS in this rev...
2020-10-0721 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE ADDAMS FAMILY reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE ADDAMS FAMILY (2019), currently streaming on Amazon Prime/Hulu and Sling TV. Based on the characters created by Charles Addams, the film tells the story of an eccentric family who moves to the suburbs and clashes with the local reality show host who's got a secret agenda but in the end, as is with most kids movies, the lesson is that we're all weird and it's okay. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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2020-10-0622 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE PLATFORM reviewIt's night 4 of our countdown to Halloween and we're doing another DINNER & A MOVIE - tonight we'll be reviewing THE PLATFORM (2019) , which is currently streaming on Netflix. The movie centers around Goreng (Ivan Massagué) who decides to put himself in a program unlike anything that's every been experienced in exchange for giving up smoking and earning a degree. The story follows him as he's put into put into a prison, which he volunteers for initially, where all humanity and decency progressively are lost as its inhabitants are shuffled lower and lower in the vertical prison. There's a lot of symb...
2020-10-0527 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: DON'T LOOK NOW reviewWe thought we'd try something a little different - it's our DINNER & A MOVIE edition of FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT In which the Mister and I review DON'T LOOK NOW (1973), currently streaming on Amazon Prime/CBS All Access and Pluto TV. Directed by Nicolas Roeg and loosely based on a story by Daphne Du Maurier, the film tells the story of a couple who experiences a devastating loss. Some time later they find themselves in Italy on a job site as they try to continue a new "normal". Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Our din...
2020-10-0426 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE FRIGHTENERs reviewIn which the Mister and Monsters and our very special guest, UNCLE JAY, join me in reviewing THE FRIGHTENERS (1996), currently streaming on Amazon Prime/HBO Max and Hulu. Directed by Peter Jackson with a script by Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson, the film follows Frank Bannister (Michael J. Fox), a man who loses his wife in a tragic accident but then discovers he can communicate with the dead. He unfortunately uses his powers for not such good endeavors but Lucy (Trini Alvarado) sees something good in him. Will Frank really turn over a new leaf and in the process hel...
2020-10-0328 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE WITCHES reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE WITCHES (1990), currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Based on a children's book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the story of Luke, a young boy who stumbles on a witches convention and is thrust into an adventure where he is tasked with saving all the children of the world from the peril being planned by some pretty evil witches. Will he succeed or fail? You've got to check it out - directed by Nicolas Roeg the film features performances by Angelica Houston as the Grand High Witch, Mai Zet...
2020-10-0220 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: ENOLA HOLMES reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing ENOLA HOLMES (2020), a new release currently streaming on Netflix. Based on the young adult series by Nancy Springer (and directed by Harry Bradbeer), the film tells the story of the youngest Holmes sibling, Enola, a precocious young girl who on the morning of her sixteen birthday finds her mother is missing. Her two older brothers, Mycroft and Sherlock (yes that Sherlock) come home to try and sort out the mess left behind with both brothers at odd at how just to care after Enola. Clues to a puzzle pro...
2020-09-2620 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: MATILDA reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing MATILDA (1996), in spectacular DVD! Based on a children's book by Roald Dahl, the film tells the story of Matilda Wormwood, a budding genius who unfortunately has the misfortune of being the daughter to the worst parents ever. Like most children, Matilda just pines for love and affection, things that her own parents (played by Rhea Perlman and Danny DeVito, the later who also directs and narrates the tale of Matilda's woes) are incapable of giving her but when things go south for the Wormwoods, will they ultimately do ri...
2020-09-1921 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: INHERIT THE WIND reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing INHERIT THE WIND (1960), currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Loosely based on the real life trial in 1925 of the State of Tennessee versus John Thomas Scopes, the film is a re-imagined retelling from the stage play by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. The movie tells the story of the arrest of Bertram Cates (Dick York) the teacher who decided to champion evolution over creationism in the classroom and purposely going against state legislature. The cast includes greats like Spencer Tracy as Henry Drummond, Frederic March as Matthew Harrison Br...
2020-09-1229 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004), currently streaming on HBO Max. Loosely based on the book by the late Diana Wynne Jones, the movie tells the story of Sophie who finds herself cursed and going on a wild adventure that leads to her finding love. Another fantastic tale by Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli and includes the voice talents of Emily Mortimer, Lauren Bacall, Jean Simmons, Blythe Danner and Christian Bale. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audi...
2020-09-0527 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE WILLOUGHBYS reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE WILLOUGHBYS (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. From the book by Lois Lowry, the movie tells the story of the Willoughby children (Tim, Jane and Barnaby A & B voiced by Will Forte, Alessia Cara and Seán Cullen) and how they concoct a plan of emancipation and send their awful, horrible, selfish parents (voiced by Martin Short and Jane Krakowski) on exotic traveling adventures. While the parents are away, they are left in the care of Nanny (Maya Rudolph) and through an adventure of their own, come to learn the...
2020-09-0526 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN (2020), currently streaming on Disney+. From the book by Katherine Applegate and loosely based on real life events, the movie tells the bittersweet story of Ivan the gorilla (voiced by Sam Rockwell) who escapes death by poachers, is adopted and raised by Mack (Bryan Cranston). They go on to start a small circus business in a mall for many years but when a little elephant, named Ruby (voiced by Brooklynn Prince) enters their lives, it soon becomes clear that there's more to life than th...
2020-08-2925 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE SLEEPOVER reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE SLEEPOVER (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. Led by Sadie Stanley (Clancy) and Maxwell Simkins (Kevin), the movie focuses on two siblings who find out their mother (Malin Akerman) is actually a former thief in witness protection. The mother has been coerced into doing one last job and it's up to the kids and their friends to rescue mom and dad. A good script, excellent acting by all the young actors make this a summer fun adventure. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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2020-08-2912 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: MURDER MYSTERY reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing MURDER MYSTERY (2019), currently streaming on Netflix. Led by Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, the movie is a summer fun whodunit about a couple trying to get the spark back in their marriage but then get framed for a murder they didn't commit. The great scenery, great supporting work and a good script all add to the enjoyment. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-08-2218 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: PONYO reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing PONYO (2008), currently streaming on HBO Max. Hayao Miyazaki's film, in a retelling of the Little Mermaid, focuses on the story of a little boy who finds a goldfish princess and the bond they share. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-08-1535 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: JOJO RABBIT reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing JOJO RABBIT (2019), currently streaming on HBO Max. With screenwriting credits to Christine Leunens (the film is based on her book, "CAGING SKIES") and Taika Waititi, the film tells the story of a young boy living during Hitler's Germany who finds out about an unexpected guest in his home and how that relationship changes him. The ensemble cast includes Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Sam Rockwell, Rebel Wilson, Alfie Allen, Stephen Merchant and Archie Yates. Roman Griffin Davis gives a spectacularly heartbreaking yet beautiful performance as JoJo and Taika (who als...
2020-08-0824 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: RAISING ARIZONA reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing RAISING ARIZONA (1987), currently streaming on HBO Max. Written and directed by Ethan and Joel Coen, the film tells the story of an ex-con and ex-cop (played by Nic Cage and Holly Hunter) who come together and hit a bump in their happily-ever-after when they realize they cannot have a baby. A stellar supporting cast includes John Goodman, William Forsythe, Trey Wilson, Frances MacDormand and Sam McMurray. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-08-0131 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: KNIVES OUT reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing KNIVES OUT (2019), currently streaming on Amazon Prime. The movie is written and directed by Rian Johnson and features an all star cast with Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas, Chris Evans, Christopher Plummer, LaKeith Stanfield, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, Kathering Langford, Michael Shannon, Jaeden Martell and Riki Lindhome. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-07-2519 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: THE OLD GUARD reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE OLD GUARD (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. The movie is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood (apologies to the director for saying her name incorrectly since 2000) and stars Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Matthias Schoenaerts, Marwan Kenzari, Luca Marinelli and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Based on the graphic novel of the same name, created by writer, Greg Rucka and artist, Leandro Fernandez; the screenplay for the film is credited to Greg Rucka. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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2020-07-1830 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: DUMBO reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing DUMBO (2019), currently streaming on Disney+. The movie is directed by Tim Burton and stars Colin Farrell, Eva Green, Danny DeVito and Michael Keaton. It tells the story from the perspective of the Farrier children - Millie and Joe - as they navigate their world and help Dumbo come into his own. Many elements of the original 1941 Disney classic appear here but with a more robust story and characters. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
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2020-07-1114 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: SONIC THE HEDGEHOG reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing SONIC THE HEDGEHOG (2020), currently streaming on In Demand. The movie is directed by Jeff Fowler and stars Jim Carrey, James Marsden and Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-07-1122 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: HAMILTON reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing HAMILTON (2020 on Disney+), the musical that was filmed from a live performance at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in NYC in June 2016. The stage production was inspired by Ron Chernow's 2004 biography of Alexander Hamilton and the June 2016 performance was filmed by Thomas Kail. The film is currently streaming on Disney+. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
2020-07-0432 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: HEARTS BEAT LOUD reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing HEARTS BEAT LOUD (2018) currently streaming on Hulu. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
2020-06-2731 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Laika's KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (2016) on spectacular DVD! Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-2026 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD (1962), based on Harper Lee's great American novel of the same name and currently streaming on Amazon Prime. It's a wonderful novel and movie and a perfect primer to start a conversation on deeply rooted racism and how social injustice and judicial blindness are still prevalent in our society, even almost 100 years later as the story takes place in 1932. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
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2020-06-2030 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: IRON MONKEY reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing IRON MONKEY (1993) on spectacular DVD! Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-2016 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: BRAVE reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Disney/Pixar's BRAVE (2012), currently streaming on Disney+. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-2030 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: LADY BIRD reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing LADYBIRD (2017). Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-2027 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: INSIDE OUT reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Disney/Pixar's INSIDE OUT (2015), currently streaming on Disney+. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-2027 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: TIME BANDITS reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Terry Gilliam's TIME BANDITS (1981), a story about a young boy who joins in the mad cap adventures of a group of 6 little people who are on a quest to steal riches and get "stinking rich" by jumping through holes in time by way of a map they'd stolen. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-1934 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: JOHN WICK reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing #LionsgateLIVE’s JOHN WICK (2014) on YouTube. The livestream is done in conjunction with the Pioneers Assistance Fund and donations are slated to help furloughed theater employees during the health crisis - you can donate at https://lionsgate.live/. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Also this movies is rated R for violence, strong language and brief use of drugs.
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-1223 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: STARGIRL reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Disney+’s STARGIRL (2020). Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Currently streaming on Disney +
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-1250 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: ONWARD reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Pixar’s ONWARD (2020). Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Currently streaming on Disney +
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-1218 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: SWORD OF DESTINY reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Netflix's CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON: SWORD OF DESTINY (2016). Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Currently streaming on Netflix
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-1228 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: BLACK PANTHER reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Marvel's BLACK PANTHER (2018). Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Currently streaming on Disney +
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-1229 min
FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHTFriday Family Film Night: FROZEN 2 reviewIn which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Disney's FROZEN 2 (2019). Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. Currently streaming on Disney +
Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library
2020-06-1229 min