Tag: film
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WE BURY THE DEAD
STORYLINE: After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t just rise – they hunt. The military insists they are harmless and slow-moving, offering hope to grieving families. But when Ava enters a quarantine zone searching for her missing husband, she uncovers the horrifying truth: the undead are growing more violent, more relentless, and more dangerous…
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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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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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AVATAR: FIRE & ASH (2025)
STORYLINE: Jake and Neytiri’s family grapples with grief after Neteyam’s death, encountering a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. (IMDb) A fantastic sequel should be able to stand on its own two legs from…
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DUST BUNNY (2025, Independent Horror)
STORYLINE: An eight-year-old girl asks her scheming neighbor for help in killing the monster under her bed that she thinks ate her family.(IMDb) There are many sub genres to horror. Slasher films, haunted houses movies, and zombie flicks to name a few. Like all genres horror films has had independent features made within its…
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PETER HUJAR’S DAY (2025)
STORYLINE: Conversation between photographer Peter Hujar and Linda Rosenkrantz from 1974 sheds light on New York’s vibrant downtown art world and the introspective journey of an artist’s life. (IMDb) New York has been well documented during the course of cinematic history. Woody Allen has done so multiple times, with films such as Manhattan (1979). …
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Retro Rewind: SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS TGE MARTIANS (1964)
STORYLINE: Worried that their children have become obsessed with television shows from Earth which extol the virtues of Santa Claus, Martians begin an expedition to Earth to kidnap the one and only Santa Claus. While on Earth, they kidnap two lively children that lead the group of Martians to the North Pole and Santa Claus.…
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HAMNET (2025)
STORYLINE: This is the story of Agnes and Will. She is a healer, he is a writer. It is also the story of their children: Susanna, their firstborn, and their twins, Judith and Hamnet. It’s also the story of their small village in 16th century England. More to the point, it’s a story of the…