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Monthly Archives: December 2025
BOX OFFICE: “Zootopia” Reigns, “Freddy’s” falls off a Cliff, “Ella McCay” Bombs
It’s the calm before the latest “Avatar” storm weekend at the movies. A few titles of modest ambition are rolling out, “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” is still making money — although not nearly as fast or as much as … Continue reading
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Movie Preview: Angel Studios Boldly Weighs in on Human Migration — “I Was a Stranger”
If they’re doing exit interviews of the folks who attend their faith-based films, “Sound of Freedom” Angel Studios probably knows how old, white and rural/conservative their audience is. Their movies are promoted in Protestant churches, after all. But they’ve followed … Continue reading
Movie Review: Spending “Eternity” with…Miles Teller?
It’s a cheap shot to label “Eternity” an “endless” romantic comedy that only seems to go on and on forever and ever. But a script with 60 minutes worth of cute/sweet ideas about marriage and the afterlife — none of … Continue reading
Movie Review: Forgettable and Regretable –“Ella McCay”
“Ella McCay” is a blandly-titled collection of randomly-scripted expressions of feelings, political frustration, character failings and over-acted monologues interrupting insufferable and incessant voice-over narration. Its two tedious and under-edited hours play like an aimless attempt at a feel good streaming … Continue reading
Next screening? Thursday date night “Ella McKay”
I haven’t liked a James Brooks film on this millennium, but hey. No Adam Sandler this time. Call that a “win” anyway. Maybe I’ll catch “Eternity” or some such as well.
Movie Preview: Father Brendan Gleeson and Daughter Claire Foy, “H is for Hawk”
This Jan 26 release is based on a memoir by Helen Macdonald. Great pairing. With a goshawk. Looks promising.
Series Preview: Bernthal & Tessa, Cop & Reporter, “His & Hers” takes on a Murder Mystery
A couple of my favorite actors paired up for a January thriller. As it’s a series you can bet they will tease and cliffhanger out a 95 minute idea into six episodes. Jan. 8.
Movie Review: Korean Canadians, Kimchi and OkCupid — “The Mother and the Bear”
“The Mother and the Bear” may be the cutest thing branded “Korean” since BTS, or even the Kia Soul. Sure, it’s a Canadian indie dramedy by a Chinese-Canadian filmmaker. But writer-director Johnny Ma brings an outsider’s view and respect for … Continue reading
Movie Review: “Merv” is the Canine Couples Counselor for Zooey and Charlie
Zooey Deschanel’s image was cast in tinsel way back when she co-starred in “Elf.” So if you’re making a holiday movie for Xennials to get sentimental over, you could do a lot worse than the perpetually perky wide-eyed pixie in … Continue reading
Movie Review: Poots and K-Stew film “The Chronology of Water”
Rookie director mistakes mute the effect of a powerhouse lead performance in “The Chronology of Water,” actress-turned-director Kristen Stewart’s feature filmmaking debut. It’s an unblinking, in-your-face movie of the memoir by Lidia Yuknovich, which has developed a cult following thanks … Continue reading
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