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2025 ~ MY TOP 10 FILMS OF THE YEAR!
2025 was an eclectic year in moviegoing, for me. I like casting a wide net over what I see, from big blockbuster movies ( Superman) to the independent films (The Ballad of Wallis Island) and the odd, off the beaten path features in between (Friendship). I really enjoy seeing classic films brought back…
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SONG SUNG BLUE (2025)
STORYLINE: Lightning and Thunder, a Milwaukee husband and wife Neil Diamond tribute act, experience soaring success and devastating heartbreak in their musical journey together. (IMDb) Many big name artists have had biopics made about them. Amy Winehouse, for instance, had this treatment in 2024’s Back to Black. Sprinkled in the mix are…
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MARTY SUPREME (2025)
STORYLINE: Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness. (IMDb) It seems like most sports have had their moment of triumph, in cinema. Boxing has Rocky (1976). Horse racing has Seabiscuit (2003). There is Remember the Titans (2000) for football, and basketball…
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ANACONDA (2025)
STORYLINE: Four childhood friends are going through a midlife crisis so they decide to remake their favorite horror movie from the 1990s in the Amazon Forest When a real giant anaconda shows up, they get more than what they bargain for and their comically chaotic movie making turns into a life-or-death situation. The movie that…
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Retro Rewind: IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946)
STORYLINE: An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman see the value of his own life. (IMDb) The 1940’s saw the release of some classic holiday features. The Bishop’s Wife (1947), Christmas in Connecticut (1945), Holiday Inn (1942), and Miracle on 34th St (1947) to name a few. Of…
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DAVID (2025)
STORYLINE: From the songs of his mother’s heart to the whispers of a faithful God, David’s story begins in quiet devotion. When the giant Goliath rises to terrorize a nation, a young shepherd armed with only a sling, a few stones, and unshakable faith steps forward. Pursued by power and driven by purpose, his journey…
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THE SPONEGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS (2025)
STORYLINE: SpongeBob journeys to the ocean’s depths to face the Flying Dutchman’s ghost, encountering challenges and uncovering marine mysteries. (IMDb) There are two kinds of films being made for children. The first, and far less preferable, are films that present lesser material, because these movies are made for a younger viewing audience. As…
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THE HOUSEMAID (2025)
STORYLINE (: A struggling woman is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple. (IMDb) Oh the potential there is, in a creepy or thrilling premise, to be a caretaker in a new setting, in a feature film. This year alone The Ruse and The Home has this very storyline.…
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Retro Rewind ~ THE GRINCH (2018)
STORYLINE: For their eighth fully animated feature, Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday classic. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous holiday spirit. Funny, heartwarming, and visually…
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YOU GOT GOLD: A CELEBRATION OF JOHN PRINE (2025)
STORYLINE: 70+ artists joined family and fans at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in Oct 2022 for two nights, celebrating John Prine’s life and music. ( IMDb) Concert films have so much more potential, then just being away to hear artists perform their music, from the comfort of the local multiplex. Woodstock (1970) also took…
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