Tag: Movie Reviews

  • Ultraman Rising Review

    Ultraman Rising Review

    Growing up I remember watching Spectraman, Ultraman, and reruns of Johnny Sokko and his Flying Robot. These shows introduced me to not only a different style of show but also Kaijus! While I would watch Godzilla movies when they were shown every now and then on Saturdays, these shows had something new every episode and…

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  • In a Violent Nature Review

    In a Violent Nature Review

    Lately, there has been a fresh batch of horror movies that are filling me with a lot of joy. From Late Night with the Devil, Sting, The Coffee Table, Oddity, and Brooklyn 45, horror fans are “eating” as the young kids say! During the Chicago Critics Film Festival, I was able to see In A…

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  • EZRA Review

    EZRA Review

    As a parent, we learn that we don’t know what we are doing. We think we have read enough books or been given enough advice that parenting should be fairly simple. What we are not prepared for or taught in books is that your child is going to have a personality of their own. Your…

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  • Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review

    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review

    Growing up I loved seeing car chases in movies. Whether it was Smokey and the Bandit, The Blues Brothers, or the James Bond films, seeing cars speed down busy streets and dodging other cars was a thrill. I remember all of that change the first time I saw The Road Warrior. I thought car chases…

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  • Thelma the Unicorn Review

    Thelma the Unicorn Review

    Imagine being in a band and having an amazing voice and incredible songs but because of your look you are told you will not make it. This news not only hurts you but makes you question what you need to do to succeed. In Thelma the Unicorn, Thelma, voiced amazingly by Brittany Howard, goes through…

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  • Bring Killer Klowns Home Today

    Bring Killer Klowns Home Today

    I remember seeing Killer Klowns from Outer Space when I was a kid. I remember watching it at home, I think we rented it, and I remember being a little afraid of the clowns but also thinking how bizarre the movie was. Here we are 35 years later and the movie has become a cult…

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  • The Fall Guy Comes Home #Giveaway

    The Fall Guy Comes Home #Giveaway

    When The Fall Guy came out we enjoyed the movie and were hoping to see more adventures of Colt Seaver and his friends. If you want to read our thoughts on the film click here. and then come back! With the way Hollywood is going, movies are coming home faster and staying for a shorter…

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  • Garfield the Movie Review

    Garfield the Movie Review

    Growing up I was a big fan of the Garfield comic strip and cartoons that would show on the television. I remember friends thinking Garfield was weak because all he would do was eat and pick on Odie. Many people I know were fans of Heathcliff because he was tougher but I still liked Garfield.…

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  • Finding your Imaginary Friend with IF

    Finding your Imaginary Friend with IF

    In 2015’s Inside Out we saw what happens when an imaginary friend is completely forgotten. Seeing the slow fade of Bing-Bong was one of the saddest moments on film and it is slightly referenced in one scene in IF. As Calvin, Bea, and Blue are walking on the New York City streets, Blue says “Am…

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  • Chicago Critics Film Festival Recap

    Chicago Critics Film Festival Recap

    Featured image courtesy of Brigid Presecky/Hilltop Photo Co Friends, the Chicago Critics Film Festival ended over a week ago and we were lucky enough to see a few incredible movies this year. Whereas the number of movies we saw dwindled down due to a cold, we did get to see some fantastic horror movies. It…

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