Author: John Spry
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“Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II” (1987) Horror Running Time: 97 minutes Written by: Ron Oliver Directed by: Bruce Pittman Featuring: Michael Ironside, Wendy Lyon, Justin Louis, Lisa Schrage and Richard Monette Mary Lou Maloney: “It’s not who you come with, it’s who takes you home.” “Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II” is a fascinating delve into the world of supernatural horror and high…
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“Prom Night” (2023) Horror Running Time: 93 minutes Written by: William Gray Directed by: Paul Lynch Featuring: Jamie Lee Curtis and Leslie Nielsen Kim: “You seem a little anxious, Wendy. By the way, who are going with tonight?” Wendy: “It’s not who you go with, honey. It’s who takes you home.” “Prom Night,” directed by Paul Lynch and released in 1980,…
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Trailer: “Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” (2024) Lionsgate has premiered the first trailer for Guy Ritchie’s new film WW2 action film “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare” Henry Cavill, Henry Golding, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Eiza Gonzalez, Cary Elwes, Babs Olusanmokun, Til Schweiger, Henry Zaga, Mohammad Nour Hakmi, and Babs Olusanmokun co-star in the…
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“All of Us Strangers” (2023) Drama Running Time: 106 minutes Written and directed by: Andrew Haigh Featuring: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell and Claire Foy Mum: “I suppose we don’t get to decide when it ends.” Andrew Haigh’s “All of Us Strangers” is more than a film; it’s an experience. It’s a tapestry woven with threads of grief, love, and…
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“The Iron Claw” (2024) Drama Running Time: 132 minutes Written and directed by: Sean Durkin Featuring: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Holt McCallany and Lily James Kevin Von Erich: “Ever since I was a child, people said my family was cursed. Mom tried to protect us with God. Dad tried to protect us with wrestling. He said if we were…
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Trailer: “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” (2024) The full-length trailer is out for “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” the sequel to 2021’s “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” at Sony Pictures. Gil Kenan helms the new entry – taking over from Jason Reitman who remains onboard as a producer and co-writer with Kenan and Jason Blumenfeld. The new film sees the Spengler family…
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“The Beekeeper” (2024) Action Running Time: 83 minutes Written by: Kurt Wimmer Directed by: David Ayer Featuring: Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Jemma Redgrave, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad and Jeremy Irons Adam Clay: “Stealing from an elderly person is like stealing from a child. In some ways it’s worse. When someone hurts a child, there are people who care, parents to step in.…
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Trailer: Amazon’s “Road House” (2024) Amazon has premiered the first trailer for its reimagining of the cult classic 1980s Patrick Swayze-led film “Road House”. Filmmaker Doug Liman (Edge of Tomorrow,” “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” “The Bourne Identity,” “Go”) directs this new version which follows a former UFC fighter who takes a job as a bouncer…
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“The Avengers: The Tara King Collection” (1968) Television Episodes: Thirty-Three Episodes Created by: Sydney Newman Featuring: Patrick Macnee, Ian Hendry, Honor Blackman, Julie Stevens, Diana Rigg, Linda Thorson and Patrick Newell John Steed: “Mrs. Peel, we’re needed.” Critical Commentary “The Avengers,” a British television series that first aired in 1961, underwent significant transformations throughout its run. One of the notable eras was the inclusion of…
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“Communion” (1989) Drama Running Time: 105 minutes Written by: Whitley Strieber Directed by: Philippe Mora Featuring: Christopher Walken, Lindsay Crouse, Frances Sternhagen, Terry Hanauer, Andreas Katsulas and Joel Carlson Whitley Strieber: “Was there an owl in here last night?” Critical Commentary “Communion” is a thought-provoking and enigmatic science fiction film that delves into the realms of extra-terrestrial encounters and the profound impact they…
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“Road House” (1989) Action Running Time: 114 minutes Written by: David Lee Henry and Hilary Henkin Directed by: Rowdy Herrington Featuring: Patrick Swayze, Ben Gazzara, Kelly Lynch and Sam Elliott Dalton: “Take the biggest guy in the world, shatter his knee and he’ll drop like a stone.” Critical Commentary “Road House,” released in 1989, directed by Rowdy Herrington, is a film that has left an…
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“The Mist” (2007) Horror Running Time: 126 minutes Written and directed by: Frank Darabont Featuring: Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay Harden, Laurie Holden, Andre Braugher, Toby Jones, William Sadler, Jeffrey DeMunn, Frances Sternhagen, Sam Witwer, Alexa Davalos and Nathan Gamble Ollie: “As a species we’re fundamentally insane. Put more than two of us in a room, we pick sides and start dreaming up reasons to kill one another. Why…
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“Happy Valley: Series Three” (2023) Television Series / Drama Episodes: Six Created by: Sally Wainwright Featuring: Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, James Norton, Charlie Murphy, George Costigan and Rhys Connah Catherine: “Can’t stop thinking about it.” After a nail-biting seven-year hiatus, Sally Wainwright’s Happy Valley finally returned for its bittersweet final chapter. And what a chapter it is. Series 3 doesn’t disappoint, delivering a taut,…
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“Night Swim” (2024) Horror Running Time: 83 minutes Written and directed by: Bryce McGuire Featuring: Wyatt Russell and Kerry Condon Pool Tech: “It’s funny, isn’t it, though. I mean, we evolved out of the water, and some part of our reptilian brain knows we’re not supposed to be there anymore. But… I guess that’s why we try to tame it…
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“Migration” (2023) Animation Running Time: 83 minutes Written by: Mike White Directed by: Benjamin Renner Featuring: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key, Awkwafina and Danny DeVito Delroy: “I’m free as a bird! I am a bird!” Taking flight in December 2023, “Migration” soared into theaters with the promise of a family-friendly adventure. Packed with stunning visuals, a star-studded voice cast, and a timely message about…
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“American Fiction” (2023) Drama Running Time: 117 minutes Written and directed by: Cord Jefferson Featuring: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz, Erika Alexander, Leslie Uggams, Adam Brody, Issa Rae and Sterling K. Brown Sintara Golden: “Potential is what people see when what’s in front of them isn’t good enough.” Cord Jefferson’s “American Fiction” is not merely a film; it’s a detonator, carefully rigged to explode…
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“The Boys in the Boat” (2023) Drama Running Time: 124 minutes Written by: Mark L. Smith Directed by: George Clooney Featuring: Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner Daniel James Brown: “Harmony, balance, and rhythm. They’re the three things that stay with you your whole life. Without them civilization is out of whack. And that’s why an oarsman, when he goes out in…
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“The Color Purple” (2023) Drama / Musical Running Time: 141 minutes Written by: Marcus Gardley Directed by: Blitz Bazawule Featuring: Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Halle Bailey, Phylicia Pearl Mpasi and Fantasia Barrino Shug Avery: “How come you don’t laugh none? Ain’t you got something to make you just smile?” Alice Walker’s poignant novel, “The Color Purple,” has blossomed into a powerful…
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“Angel on the Amazon” (1948) Adventure Running Time: 86 minutes Written by: Lawrence Kimble Directed by: John H. Auer Featuring: George Brent, Vera Ralston, Brian Aherne and Constance Bennett “The sullen killer of the jungles…and the woman who knew no fear! The story of their meeting and the strange events that followed!” Critical Commentary Jungle drums beat, not with the primal rhythm…
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“Saltburn” (2023) Drama Running Time: 131 minutes Written and directed by: Emerald Fennell Featuring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, Rosamund Pike, Richard E. Grant, Alison Oliver, Archie Madekwe and Carey Mulligan Oliver Quick: “I loved him, but was I in love with him?” In the realm of psychological thrillers, Emerald Fennell’s “Saltburn” stands out as a captivating and unsettling cinematic experience, delving into the depths…
