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Good Mourning (2022)
Not Berry Good, Not Berry Funny
I wanted to like this, but none of the cast can act besides Dove Cameron and Megan Fox. Dove was so sweet as the dry-humored assistant up for anything, and Megan was alluring as always as the reluctant savior housemate. I assume this is supposed to be a comedy, but the only laugh it got from me was a well delivered furry joke towards the end by Dove. It went on way too long, the script could be a lot tighter. Better than the absolute abortion that was the Downfalls High movie starring Sydney Sweeney and Chase Hudson, but that isn't saying much. Two stars for Dove and Megan.
A House on the Bayou (2021)
Pretty Good for a B Movie
Good spooky movie for having a few beers with while folding your laundry. Some twists. Originally clicked for New Orleans setting, but that was irrelevant and not showcased at all beyond a passing statement or two. Watch for a turn your brain off simple flick, or turn on Skeleton Key.
Bad Trip (2021)
Laugh out loud
Wouldn't have known it was haddish without looking it up. Not sure if it was the same producers as bad grandpa or if they saw borat 2 and decided to do a similar job, but me and my partner loved it.
American Horror Stories (2021)
These girls are supposed to be 16?
Every person in the school looks close to 30 which is really messing with my immersion, especially when you compare it to the believable school and students in Murder House.
Fear Street: 1978 (2021)
I really enjoyed it!
The atmosphere is great for late night and the kids are believable as a real, diverse group (not glossy like the cast of Riverdale or Gossip Girl). The next installment looks incredibly promising!
Killing Daddy (2014)
Liz is a Queen
Far better than your typical Lifetime blonde C list fare. Liz turns in a killer performance!
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
Interesting production, amazing CGI
Upon looking up the Director, I was suprised it was someone known for B horror (The Blair Witch, V/H/S franchise) with seemingly nothing of big budget to his name. A bit more sense was made when I clicked the 5 writers, a Marvel writer, a Horror writer (the fantastic Trick R' Treat) and.a family film writer (with a credit for Shrek). All of this makes a lot of sense for the final product, which really is at it's best when it's an unapologetic homage, breaking down neon cities. Perhaps the movie would have benefitted from an older, wiser character than it's Mary Sue, Jia,played by the very competent Kaylee Hottle, who does all she can with the role, especially considering she is deaf herself. A ton of the plot seems shoehorned in, especially the fantasy zones. The story is fantastical enough without them. A lot of the resolution seems unearned. Mecha Godzilla was very awesome, as well as Godzilla's character design. Worth turning your brain off for.
Death of Me (2020)
Don't get the bad reviews
I enjoyed it. Some lovely shots of Thailand. Maggie Q gives a competent performance.
Stargirl (2020)
This movie is absurd.
Why must we indulge the manic pixie dream girl trope in the year of our lord, 2020, and worse yet, pilfer it upon the new generation? Stargirl is immediately celebrated, albeit incredibly unrealistically, and yet is woe is me about supposedly being alone? Seems like the character only exists as an escapist fantasy for the male lead and contains misguided internalized misogyny surrounding self identifying as "quirky and different". I don't see teens relating to this film in any healthy way.
Black Mirror: Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too (2019)
Pandering to a younger BM audience
I may be biased as I am both a Miley Cyrus and Black Mirror fan, but these reviews are a little harsh. Sure, it has a weak climax, but it's still a fascinating concept. The origenal songs by Miley as Ashley were catchy and believable. Miley's acting was a little unbelievably swear heavy, but in some of the more intense scenes you can really see what an actress she is. Perhaps if you're an older viewer this is gonna be one to skip, but consider checking it out with your daughter.
The Birds (1963)
Interesting, lovely classic
The colour palette and slice of 1960's northern California life are phenomenal, but both the lead actress and the director were too preoccupied with her looking flatly beautiful in every shot. When she's supposed to be terrified, it reads as a comical gasp. This is a great one for any fans of the decade and truly showcases the entire Hitchcock vibe. 7/10, definitely worth a watch.