Deadpool 2 came out in theatres this weekend and I had fun watching the borderline parody film with R rated action and language starring Ryan Reynolds. He has been passionate about playing the role of Deadpool since first appearing as the character in 2009’s X-Men Origins Wolverine, and due to creative differences, drove the first instalment’s director Tim Miller away from helming the sequel. This part is directed by David Leitch (Atomic Blonde), written by the team who also wrote…
I wanted to have some laughs and listen to some music so I watched Dave Chappelle’s Block Party from 2005. The film is a documentary of a free concert that Chappelle helped organize and hosted in Brooklyn with acts such as Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common, Kanye West, and The Fugees, (a reunion after not playing together for 7 years). Chappelle shares some of his usual spots in Ohio, invites everyone he meets to the concert (not telling anyone ahead…
I am looking forward to seeing Donald Glover in the new Star Wars film as a younger Lando Calrissian so I wanted to see more of his work. His supporting role in The Martian was memorable, he will be the voice of Simba in the new live action The Lion King, and he won a Golden Globe for his performance in Atlanta in its first season for Best Lead Actor in a Musical or Comedy. Here he plays Earn, cousin…
I wanted to write about 3 movies and a stand-up special that I watched recently. They include The Addams Family, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood, and Tom Segura: Disgraceful. Addams Family 1991, 1h 39m IMDB A film that I seem to enjoy more each year is 1991’s The Addams Family starring Anjelica Huston and Raul Julia. Also starring Christopher Lloyd, the movie is…
My wife and I watched Big Business, a 1988 comedy starring Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin as 2 pairs of twins who get mixed up at birth. We both laughed throughout as the leads carried the film, playing a variety of roles with different temperaments, all of which faced the question whether they belonged where they were or not. Supporting the two is a complimentary cast that sell the absurdity of the situation, including a 14 year old Seth Green….
Game Over, Man! is the latest comedy from Netflix starring the 3 stars of the series Workaholics, Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Blake Anderson. I watched it because I thought the trailer looked like fun and I liked Adam Devine in Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates. The movie is about three friends who get involved with a hostage taking while trying to break out of their low wage jobs. There are plenty of laughs (often on the crude side…
Here are 5 brief reviews of music heavy films I watched recently. They include The Greatest Showman, La La Land, Chicago, The Zombie Horror Picture Show, and Heavy Metal 2000. The Greatest Showman 2017, 1h 45m IMDB The Greatest Showman is one of my favorite musicals because the songs are catchy (singing along during the first viewing), the cast is great (lead by Hugh Jackman), and I was entertained the entire film. Also starring Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, and…
With the new Avengers film opening in theatres this weekend, I decided it was the best time to get the best seat for a 3D viewing of Ready Player One. Directed by Steven Spielberg (The Post), the film is about a virtual reality game and an adventure that begins when the creator of it passes away. Based on the novel by Ernest Cline and adapted by Zak Penn (The Incredible Hulk), Ready Player One is a visual treat celebrating (and…
Here are 5 TV series that I have watched a season’s worth recently. They include The X-Files, Arrested Development, Grimm, The Office, and Girls Next Door. The X-Files Season 11 (2018) 10 episodes IMDB My favorite show is The X-Files, which came back for an 11th season, and again starred Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny as FBI agents figuring out conspiracies. I grew up with the show, (my bedtime in fact kept getting pushed back as the show moved…
I looked forward to seeing this movie because I like the 2 leads, Emily Blunt (Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow) and John Krasinski (13 Hours, The Office), and the thrill of danger while trying to be silent (great trailer for showing just enough to peak my interest). At a quick 90 minutes, A Quiet Place flies along establishing a family you care about (not counting the fact the leads are a couple in real life), and puts them in plenty of…