https://youtu.be/-ezfi6FQ8Ds 3/10 I gave the original “Venom” a 3/10 and remarked how despite an amazing cast and phenomenal behind the scenes talent (one of the best cinematographers and composers), the script was awful and the movie ended up being extremely stupid. Well before you can say “déjà vu”, the sequel is here to do the … Continue reading #106 Film in 2021: Venom: Let There Be Carnage
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#105 Film in 2021: Dear Evan Hansen
https://youtu.be/g_c_Jd-hP-s 7/10 As a musical lover, I had mixed expectations going into this film adaptation of the Tony Award winning Broadway musical. On one hand, the trailer gave away too much and I was completely unfamiliar with the music from this musical. On the other hand, I knew this came from Justin Paul and Benj … Continue reading #105 Film in 2021: Dear Evan Hansen
Children of Dune Season 1
https://youtu.be/n2774yeIFV8 1.5/10 After the Sci-Fi Channel’s disastrous “Dune” in 2000, they inexplicably skipped the second novel in Frank Herbert’s acclaimed series, “Dune Messiah”, and adapted the third novel, “Children of Dune”. Having read none of the novels makes it a little difficult for me because I have no idea if they combined the second and … Continue reading Children of Dune Season 1
#13 Netflix Film in 2021: Hush
https://youtu.be/Q_P8WCbhC6s 7/10 While picking out original Netflix horror films to review this month, I had no idea that my first two choices, “The Platform” and “Hush” would have one big similarity…stories that take place in a singular location, something of which I am fond. Imagine what a challenge it is for film makers and story … Continue reading #13 Netflix Film in 2021: Hush
#104 Film in 2021: The Addams Family 2
https://youtu.be/Kd82bSBDE84 3/10 (Cue the music)…”It’s crappy and a big mess. Causes less joy and more stress. I wish I could have seen less. The Addams Family. It is quite poorly written. Not a soul will be smitten. Less fun than being bitten. The Addams Family.” I had never seen a single movie from this franchise … Continue reading #104 Film in 2021: The Addams Family 2
#103 Film in 2021: The Many Saints of Newark
https://youtu.be/dHa95iy2lF0 6/10 Coming 14 years after “The Sopranos” came to an abrupt end, this prequel movie is well made and perfectly cast but feels like it belongs like it would have been better suited as part of an HBO limited series as opposed to a movie. The end of this movie leaves room for a … Continue reading #103 Film in 2021: The Many Saints of Newark
#102 Film in 2021: The Guilty
https://youtu.be/NaB_ERMAZu4 2.5/10 If you know nothing about this movie going in and check it out on Netflix, you will most likely enjoy it. However, if you follow film as closely as I do, you will know this is an American remake of the 2018 Danish film from writer/director Gustav Möller. The original film can be … Continue reading #102 Film in 2021: The Guilty
Dune Season 1
https://youtu.be/7B1nfv65xQY 3/10 When David Lynch’s “Dune” was released in 1984, Lynch was given the impossible task of turning a nearly 800-page book into a two-hour movie. Due to having to condense so much content, the movie failed both commercially and critically. I watched it for the first time before viewing this and it was very … Continue reading Dune Season 1
#12 Netflix Film in 2021: The Platform
https://youtu.be/RlfooqeZcdY 8/10 Acquired and distributed by Netflix, this Spanish language horror film is extremely inventive and creative, while providing some social commentary without preaching or talking down to its audience, an accomplishment that many Hollywood studios could take a lesson from. “The Platform” is a rather simple story and all takes place in one location. … Continue reading #12 Netflix Film in 2021: The Platform
#101 Film in 2021: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
https://youtu.be/eMMLRnXPPJk 8/10 After watching the 1990 Lifetime movie “Fall From Grace” (Kevin Spacey plays Jim Bakker and the title couldn’t be more ironic for a Spacey movie) followed by the 2000 documentary “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”, this film adaptation keeps the documentary title but drastically improves the quality in this entertaining, emotional and well … Continue reading #101 Film in 2021: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
