Tag: movies
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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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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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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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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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Retro Rewind ~ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000)
STORYLINE: Inside a snowflake exists the magical land of Whoville, wherein live the Whos, an almost-mutated sort of Munchkin-like people who all love Christmas. Just outside of their beloved town lives the Grinch (Jim Carrey), a nasty creature that hates Christmas and plans to steal it from the Whos, which he equally abhors. Little Cindy…
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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…
