So someone went and remade the 80s classic romantic comedy Valley Girl… only now with 100% less Nic Cage (I rented it on iTunes). I’m not sure who asked for a remake… but, then again, I didn’t like the original … Continue reading
So Scoob! (with an exclamation point) is the big screen CGI adaptation of Scooby Doo and gang… released first to streaming since theaters are still closed. Scoob suggests that its going to be an update to the Mystery Inc … Continue reading
Also watched a Netflix movie called The Reliant. I recall seeing reactions to this film’s marketing last year from more liberal outlets who were alternatively laughing at it and incensed it would attack Black Lives Matter groups. So I watched … Continue reading
Rented a new horror flick (on iTunes) called The Wretched. Had a decent cover art and around 78% positive reviews on Rotten Tomatoes so that seemed worth giving a shot. And I’d say that RT score is about accurate. … Continue reading
Checked out the new Netflix teen romance film The Half of It. Wasn’t particular interested in the gimmicky description of the movie but I saw some positive reviews so I figured, hey, Netflix. What can it hurt? The Half … Continue reading
Watched a new Netflix original (with a forgettable title) named Dangerous Lies. Not a movie that will set the world on fire but it’s a tight, tense little thriller. A down-on-their-luck couple takes care of an old man in … Continue reading
Also rented (on iTunes) a heartbreaking work of staggering genius called Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge. Half of the last sentence is as exaggerated as this absent-minded video game tie-in movie. So this animated film is based on the … Continue reading
Watched the new Chris Hemsworth action flick Extraction on Netflix. This is an original film produced and written by the Russo Brothers (of recent Avengers renown) starring Thor (Hemsworth) and directed by the stunt coordinator behind some of those Marvel … Continue reading
Gave an iTunes rental to the new movie Wendy, a modern re-imagining of the Peter Pan story. This was going to be a theatrical release but that just didn’t happen and showed up on streaming for regular (non-$20) rental pricing. … Continue reading
Also rented (on iTunes) a cool little horror flick called Sea Fever. Looked generic when it appeared but it’s getting pretty good reviews so decided to give it a chance. The film follows a university student who buys a … Continue reading