*This is a true story IMDB Synopsis U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ernest Krause is assigned to lead an Allied convoy across the Atlantic during World War II. His convoy, however, is pursued by German U-boats. Although this is Krause’s first wartime mission, he finds himself embroiled in what would come to be known as the longest, largest and most complex naval battle in history: The Battle … Continue reading Greyhound Review
Raise your hand if you grew up playing “Floor is Lava” with your siblings. Keep your hand raised if you’ve subsequently broken something or hurt yourself playing. Queue little brother crying for Mommy. Netflix recently released their game show version of this classic game last week and I have mixed feelings about it. One one hand, they did a great job of sticking to the … Continue reading The Mystique of Obstacle Course TV
*Cannot talk about this movie without at least mild spoilers… IMDB Synopsis Stuck in a time loop, two wedding guests develop a budding romance while living the same day over and over again. “You just have to embrace the fact that nothing matters.” In the world we are living in during this pandemic, days have continuously felt similar. We all on some level are living … Continue reading Palm Springs Review
*Will not spoil the twist IMDB Synopsis A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small Wisconsin town. “This system, the way we elect people, it’s terrifying. And exhausting. And I think it’s driving us all insane.” Jon Stewart has long been known as one of the masters of Political Satire. For years he was the host of The … Continue reading Irresistible Review
*I mean…whatever IMDB Synopsis Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where scheming rivals, high stakes and onstage mishaps test their bond. “Okay, so not as bad as we expected” When you first see this preview and you have a few questions. How much is Netflix paying Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams to do this. What the hell is … Continue reading Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga Review
Lost employed one of the largest ensemble casts in network TV history. With over 100 main and recurring characters, the production team was able to spin an enormous web of overlapping storylines spanning decades and reaching the entire globe. We’re not here to answer the big Lost questions. Was it all real? Were they in Purgatory the whole time? Did they ever try to make … Continue reading If you were stuck on Oceanic flight 815, Which character would you want sitting next to you?
*Not too much to spoil but still… IMDB Synopsis A semi-autobiographical comedy-drama about Pete Davidson growing up in Staten Island, including losing his father during 9/11 and entering the world of stand up comedy. “I’m going to open that Tattoo restaurant” I always find it interesting when stories, or movies in general, toe the line between real life and fiction. Pete Davidson has made a … Continue reading The King of Staten Island Review
*I mean whatever.. IMDB Synopsis Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old genius and descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds. He soon finds himself in an epic battle against a race of powerful underground fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance. “I’m the next criminal mastermind” Growing up I read every Young Adult novel you can think of. Harry Potter, Charlie Bone, Pendragon (GOAT), … Continue reading Artemis Fowl Review
*A few spoilers here IMDB Synopsis Four African American vets battle the forces of man and nature when they return to Vietnam seeking the remains of their fallen squad leader and the gold fortune he helped them hide. “Damn Otis just put the Gold on Craigslist” How do you begin to talk about what Spike Lee has meant to cinema over the last 40 years. … Continue reading Da 5 Bloods Review
*I will not spoil the end because it is just too good. IMDB Synopsis In the 1950s, two kids search for the source of a mysterious frequency that has descended on their town. “There’s something in the sky” The idea of Extra Terrestrials living among us is always something that is being explored in the world of cinema. Early influences like 2001: A Space Odyssey … Continue reading The Vast of Night Review
The Musings of Apple Juice 