Author: tsccupoftea
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Marry Christmas (2024)
Did you think Mistletoe Mixup was bad? Just wait until you see the sequel! The Lawrence Brothers are at it again, this time they are redefining low effort filmmaking to bring you this forgettable Christmas film. But is it really as bad as all that? Does it have any redemptive features? Check out our review…
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Mistletoe Mixup (2021)
From the makers of Money Plane, comes this Christmas romance. When a busy business woman falls for two guys around the holidays things are complicated enough. However things get more complicated when it turns out her two dream guys are actually brothers! Is this Netflix original/Hallmark-style trash or is there something more to this movie?…
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Violent Night (2022)
If Hallmark style Christmas movies aren’t your thing, maybe this ultra-violent horror comedy will be more your speed. A burned out Santa Claus finds himself trapped in a house that is being infiltrated by armed gunmen who are holding the wealthy family hostage. Is this going to be your cup of cocoa? Is it a…
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Champagne Problems (2025)
It’s the number one movie on Netflix right now! Are you looking for a cheesy Hallmark-style Christmas movie? Are you looking for a Christmas classic? Is this going to be either one of those films? Listen to our review to find out!
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Showgirls (1995)
One of the most bizarre and confounding films ever made, this “erotic” thriller from director Paul Verhoeven attempts to show the rise and fall of an exotic dancer in Vegas. This is a film in which every element from the acting, to the script, to the cinematography is confusing. Is it good? Is it bad?…
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Saturn 3 (1980)
This legendarily terrible sci fi film from 1980 has everything you could want out of a good bad movie. A terrible premise, a team reaching far beyond their capabilities, a behind the scenes story that is completely insane. But is it any fun to watch? Is there anything here that is entertaining or interesting? Check…
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Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
This bombastic and full throttle adaptation of the horror classic is one of the most beautiful movies I’ve seen and brings a lot of heart and theatricality to the story. Directed by Kenneth Branagh in 1994, this film retells the classic story of an obsessive Dr. Victor Frankenstein, played by Branagh, as he tries to…
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Halloween (1978)
Happy Halloween! For our final review of spooky season we went with the big one, the first filmed named after the day itself. Halloween! Released in 1978 and directed by John Carpenter, the film follows a group of babysitters on Halloween night as they are stalked by a masked killer. Does this classic deserve its…
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The Walking Dead
No, not the modern zombie series. This is a little horror film from 1936 that absolutely delighted me. The film is a crazy blend of horror, gangster, and religious morality play. Directed by Michael Curtiz, most famous for directing Casablanca, and starring Boris Karloff in a riff on his most famous role of Frankenstein’s monster. …
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Isle of the Dead
A slow pace and some wooden dialogue don’t prevent this movie from being a fun spooky little film. Released in 1945 and starring Boris Karloff, this film was produced by the prolific horror maestro Val Lewton. Based on the Arnold Bocklin painting of the same name, the film follows a Greek General named Pherides, played…
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Altered States
This truly wild 80’s horror film blends psychological terror and unsettling body horror to create one of the most memorable swings I’ve ever seen. Directed by Ken Russel and starring William Hurt in his film debut, the film follows scientific researcher Eddie Jessup, Hurt, who begins experimenting with hallucinogenics and sensory deprivation tanks in order…
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Lake Mungo
This is an Australian horror film that did not deeply disturb me for once. It was however very creepy and a bit of a trip. Released in 2008 this psychological horror film follows the disappearance of a teen girl and the supernatural investigation that her parents undertake to find some answers. What’s so unique about…
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The Others
This is a great ghost story. It’s dripping with atmosphere. It has one of the best setups and payoffs. It has a great leading performance. This is the perfect movie for your Halloween vibes. Released in 2001 and starring Nicole Kidman and directed by Alejandro Amenabar, this film tells the story of a woman and…
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What Lies Beneath
This early 2000’s hit has chills, thrills, and great performances. Above all though it has a lush and beautiful production that made long for the early 2000’s. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Michele Pfeiffer and Harrison Ford, this chiller centers on a woman who begins to suspect that her house is haunted by the…
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Deep Red
Innovative filmmaking, a triumphant style, and one of the scariest moments I’ve seen all year add up to make this an incredibly memorable good time. Released in 1975 at the height of the Giallo film craze in Italian cinema, this film tells the story of English pianist Marcus Daly, played by David Hemmings, as he…
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Carrie (1976)
Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name and directed by Brian De Palma, this film centers on a lonely and bullied teen girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers and can move things with her mind. We continue our spooky month film series with this quintessential 70’s horror film from one of…
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The Ugly Stepsister
Another journey to Scandinavia leads to an excellent and deeply disturbing movie. This time we have a body horror dark comedy take on the Cinderella story. The cinderella story has thousands of variants over countless cultures throughout the centuries. The popular is certainly the Disney version. It’s delightful, sanitized, and lacking in any horror. This…
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Speak No Evil
Is a 2024 American remake of the Danish social horror film of the same name. This one boasts a strong performance from the epic James McAvoy and little else. This mediocre remake of the excellent Danish film of the same follows the exact same plot points but lacks the perspective and the meaning of the…
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Speak No Evil
This 2022 Danish film creates psychological terror through the tiniest details and the smallest actions. How far would you let someone push your boundaries in order to satisfy social niceties? Danish couple Bjorn and Louise, played by Morten Burian and Sidsel Siem Koch respectively, are enjoying a vacation in Italy with their daughter Agnes, played…
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Wyrmwood
This high-energy, inventive, and fast-paced take on the zombie genre has so much innovation on display that you’ll have such a good time any issues with the film will be left in the dust. Released in 2014, this micro-budget Australian film follows a group of survivors as they contend with a zombie outbreak in the…
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Interview With The Vampire
This very famous vampire tale features a lush production design, a couple of really good performances, a brand new style and aesthetic for vampires and a overall a really good time. Based on the 1976 book by Anne Rice the film is a reimagining of vampire lore. It tells the story of a modern day…
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Urban Legend
This slasher reimagining is about as bad as a late 90’s slasher can be. It has a high concept, and an attractive cast but is neither dumb enough to match the slasher heights of the 80’s nor is it intelligent enough to match the revisionist heights of the Scream franchise. The film focuses on a…
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Scream (1996)
We continue spooky month with this classic 90’s twist on the slasher genre. We continue experimenting with the long form style we tried last week. We break down the film beat by beat and discuss it. If you like this style please let us know! In this self-aware slasher, a group of teens are terrorized…
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Dracula (1979)
This moody and stylish retelling of the classic Dracula story plays a list fast and loose with the source material and creates a wonderfully surprising adaptation of this well trodden tale. I was surprised I had never seen this one. It kind of slipped through the cracks in terms of Dracula adaptations. There are the…
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The Long Walk
This vividly realized Stephen King adaptation brings so much horror and pathos and reminds me why I love King’s writing. Based on the first novel King ever wrote, although it wasn’t the first he published, the film, is set in a dystopian version of the United States in which a totalitarian government holds an annual…
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The Monkey
This adaptation of a Stephen King short story is a very fun horror/dark comedy with plenty of over the top blood and guts to make you avert your eyes at the same time you’re laughing. The film tells the story of the Shelburn family who come into possession of an evil wind up monkey toy.…
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28 Years Later
This long awaited sequel to the little movie that revolutionized the zombie genre, is a lot of things all at once, but not enough of any of them to really make an impact. The film picks up 28 years (who could’ve guessed) after the events of the first film. The whole of Great Britain is…
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Bring Her Back
Yikes! Another Australian horror movie. This was brutal, horrifying, and tragic. It was brilliant. The latest film from Australian brothers Danny and Michael Phillipou. In 2022, these two burst into the horror scene with their skillful and horrifying Talk to Me. They top that film in both craft and intensity here. The film, follows Andy…
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Good Boy
This brilliant twist on the haunted house film is told from the point of view of the dog in the house. It’s clever, creepy, and very scary. Indy is a very good dog who loves his owner. Sadly, his owner is suffering from a major health problem and takes Indy to live in his grandfathers…
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The Conjuring: Last Rites
The final story in the massive horror franchise has some good scares, some heartfelt moments, and a sense of relief that this series is coming to a close. Released in 2025, this film follows paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga respectively, on their final mission. One last demon…
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Creepshow
This Halloween season we are doing something a little different. We are a doing long form review of this classic 80’s horror comedy. We break down the movie in its entirety and give our thoughts. Creepshow is a 1982 anthology film directed by the great George A. Romero, and written by horror legend Stephen King.…
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Dead Ringers
An impeccable pair of performances by Jeremy Irons carries this creepy thriller about twins who must share everything. Dead Ringers is a 1988 psychological horror film about twin brothers Elliot and Beverly who are eerily close even for twins. They share everything an apartment, a gynecological practice, and even women. Irons performances as the two…
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Halloween 2025
Well, we’re a week into this, and I’m having a great time. I have managed to write a review every day so far. This is the most writing I’ve done in years. I have the next week of movies ready to go. I decided to focus on New movies with one exception. The one exception…
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Woman of the Hour
This true crime horror story explores violence, sexism, and the gaze in a really deft and respectful manner that makes it hard to watch and deeply compelling. The film is based on the true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala, who appeared on the TV show the Dating Game in 1978. He was contestant number…
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Cobweb
A good atmosphere and great performers are wasted on what feels like an unfinished script. The film follows Peter (played by Woody Norman) an eight year old kid who is bullied and isolated at school. His parents (Lizzy Caplan and Anthony Starr) are weird and standoffish. His substitute teacher (Cleopatra Coleman) is his only friend…
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The Conference
Are you looking for extra blood and guts, a story of corporate sabotage, and a pitch black sense of humor? Then look no further than this Swedish horror comedy. A collection of oddballs are forced to a corporate retreat by their overbearing boss Ingela, played by Maria Sid, and the slick corporate upstart, Jonas, played…
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47 Meters Down
This very okay underwater horror movie is both better and worse than it would at first seem to be. Released in 2017 and starring Mandy Moore and Claire Holt, the film follows two sisters as they go cage diving with sharks during a trip to Mexico. However, when the winch breaks and the cage plummets…
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White Noise
This 2005 mediocre horror movie is a pretty bland mess, but I did get a lot out of it in spite of itself. This film stars Michael Keaton as a recent widower who becomes obsessed with contacting his wife through the white noise often recorded on TV static. For years voices and strings sounds have…
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Hounds of Love
Another nightmare from Australia. This film is a tense and terrifying story about coercion and abuse that is more about suspense and tension than about the disgust and the horror. This film like Snowtown walks the line between dramatic thriller and horror film. It follows a married couple in a disturbingly toxic relationship in which…
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The Crow (1994)
Let’s ease into the Halloween season with a film dripping in gothic aesthetic. The Crow was released in 1994 and influenced countless action films that followed, both in aesthetic choices and in behind the scenes safety. On the anniversary of his death Eric Draven, returns from the dead as an avenging dark angel to wreak…
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Snowtown
Truly disturbing, and deeply unsettling this Australian film based on a true story will leave the viewer forever changed. This film might more easily be classified as a true crime drama than a horror movie, but it scared me more than most straight up horror films do. The true story it’s based on occurred in…
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The Hudsucker Proxy
Co-written, produced, and directed buy the Coen Brothers, this comedy stars Tim Robbins as the naive patsy that a greedy board of directors appoints as president of the company hoping he’ll fail and make them all rich. However, when his harebrained idea becomes a surprise success, he ends up causing trouble for the board and…
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Junior (1994)
Do you remember when Arnold Schwarzenegger got pregnant? No it wasn’t a bizarre fever dream. It was a real movie. This week we’re taking a look at one of the strangest movies we’ve ever watched for the podcast, 1994’s Junior. When his fertility experiments get shut down, scientist Alex Hesse agrees to take the experimental…
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Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
Last week we covered a classic Kurt Russel action film, this week we cover another Kurt Russel action film, but this one could not be more different. Tough talking truck driver Jack Burton, helps his old friend rescue his fiancé from an ancient sorcerer living in a secret underworld located in Chinatown. If you combine…
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Tango and Cash
When they’re framed by a criminal mastermind, two rival cops must team up to clear their names and take down the criminal empire. Are you looking for a quintessential buddy cop action movie? Have you heard of this film but aren’t sure if it’s a waste of your time? Do you like Stallone and Kurt…
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Final Destination (2000)
After having a vision about a plane crash on his school trip, high school student Alex, saves himself and several classmates from the planes destruction. However, their situation gets complicated when death starts chasing them. The sixth film in the Final Destination series came out this summer, and we revisit the original to see where…
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Howard the Duck (1986)
Want to see the weirdest Marvel movie ever made? Want to watch one of the weirdest George Lucas movies ever made? You’re in luck because they are the same movie. This week we have a special guest host, Rich Horecki who will help us take a look at this bizarre fever dream of a movie. …
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St. Elmo’s Fire (1985)
This week we’re bringing you one of the defining films of the 1980’s. It’s has the look, the soundtrack, and the cast that defines 1980’s movies. The Brat Pack was a group of hot young stars that dominated the box office during this decade, and this film is where the term Brat Pack originated. But…
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Body Heat (1981)
This 1981 erotic thriller stars William Hurt and Kathleen Turner in a tale of seduction and murder. When a small time lawyer meets the lonely wife of a rich man, sparks fly and soon a plot is hatched that will change their lives forever. But does this film have any heat of its own or…
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1492: Conquest of Paradise
On this 4th of July, we’re taking a look back at the beginning with this epic film from director Ridley Scott. Released on the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America, the film is a fictional retelling of Columbus’ journey and his “discovery” of the New World. Starring Gerard Depardieu, Armand Assante, and Sigourney…
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Scarface (1983)
This week we take a look at one of the most legendary gangster movies ever made. 1983’s Scarface directed by Brian de Palma and starring Al Pacino in an iconic performance. A Cuban criminal arrives in Miami determined to make a name for himself, he soon rises through the ranks of the drug world in…
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Ishtar (1987)
Ishtar tells the story of two talentless singer songwriters from New York who book a gig in Morocco, only to find themselves caught up in a web of Cold War intrigue. Widely regarded as one of the worst films of all time, Ishtar, was released in 1987 to terrible reviews and even worse box office,…
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Last Action Hero
When young movie fan gets a magic ticket he is transported into the fictional world of his favorite action movie character. Despite a massive budget and a great team of creatives behind the camera, this action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger was a major bomb upon it’s release, but join us as we take another look…
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A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE
Another strong entry in this horror franchise. This one sets itself apart by introducing new characters with surprising perspectives, and a new setting that heightens the tension. For those who haven’t seen the first two films, the series is set in a world in which aliens have landed on earth and have extremely acute hearing.…
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The Blob (1988)
The Blob is a 1988 remake of the 1950’s cheese fest of the same name. Except this time, the film is intense as hell. It is fast paced and brutal. The makeup and special effects work is awesome. There’s real tension and fear in this movie. If you’re into gruesome gore effects this is going…
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Bone Tomahawk
A western horror film. I’ve rarely seen a genre mashup work as well as this one does. It’s an impeccable western with great dialogue and authentic period detail. It’s also horrifying in exciting and disturbing ways. I really enjoyed this one. The movie opens with a couple of outlaws who slaughter a group of sleeping…
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The Deliverance
Based on a true story this film follows all the usual beats of the exorcism genre including the family in a new house, the bumps in the night, the big show down trying to cast the demon out of the family for good. It’s paint by numbers, except for the unique family dynamics that the…
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The Autopsy of Jane Doe
A father and son mortician team find more than they bargained for when the body of an unidentified woman shows up in their morgue. The more they try to unravel her mysteries the more danger they find themselves in. The film stars Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch as the father son duo who are challenged…
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Baghead
Starting out the month of scary movies with a little British film on Shudder called Baghead. A young woman inherits a pub from her estranged father after he dies under mysterious circumstances only to discover the pub has an unusual tenant residing in the creepy basement. The film has a really strong production design. The…
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Halloween Month 2024
Well here we are, another year of fear is upon us. Time to attempt to watch one scary movie per day during the month of October. This tradition gets harder every year. Work commitments, social obligations, and life events seem to conspire against this little tradition of mine. I’m going to do my utmost to…
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Flashdance
Flashdance is the first collaboration between Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. It is a 1983 American romantic drama starring Jennifer Beals, a passionate young dancer who aspires to become a professional dancer. The film changed the marketing landscape for films with numerous integrations, including music videos. Check out our review below!
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Say hey, Willie Mays!
Looking for a perfect Sunday afternoon documentary? We have the movie for you. It’s a biography of the baseball legend Willie Mays. Check out our three minute review
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Appaloosa
This revisionist western has a lot going for it. In many ways it is a triumph. But is it a complete success start to finish? Check out our three minute review below to find out.
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The A Team
Looking for a dumb action movie that is equal parts fun and dumb? This action movie might be for you. Check out our three minute review to find out.
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Appaloosa
This week we return with a revisionist western starring Ed Harris and Viggo Mortensen and directed by Harris. Since Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven, each new western has sought to deconstruct the genre and the legends of the old west. This movie seeks to infuse the genre with deep realism and a sense of time and place,…
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The Shop Around the Corner
This excellent film starring James Stewart, Margaret Sullavan, and Frank Morgan is one of the best holiday movies I’ve ever seen. It’s so well acted, written, and directed that it really is something more movies should aspire to. The film tells the story of the employees of the leather goods shop Matuschek and Company in…
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It Happened on Fifth Avenue
This delightful 1947 comedy has grown on me over the years. It’s good natured charm and warm heart adds the perfect for me every holiday season. The film follows Aloysius T. McKeever, played by the charming Victor Moore. His voice is reminiscent of a squeaky staircase but in the most delightful way. He and his…
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A Christmas Carol (1984)
When talking to people about A Christmas Carol, this movie comes up most often as the favorite adaptation, and I can see why. This one has so many wonderful elements. It’s a near perfect adaptation. This was a British-American co production that was made for television broadcast. They spared no expense. From the sets and…
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Scrooge
This 1970’s musical adaptation has a lot going for it, but stumbles in the retelling of the classic tale. I first saw this version of the story at 2am on TCM when I couldn’t sleep one night in my first year of college. It sort of captured me and I spent years trying to track…
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A Christmas Carol
This stripped down and barebones adaptation of Dickens classic is held together by the power of its performances, and the strength of Dickens words, and darn it if it didn’t really work for me. We all know the story of the miserly old Ebenzer Scrooge who is visited by three ghosts on Christmas. This particular adaptation…
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Christmas in Connecticut
This romantic comedy from 1945, is very middle of the road. It isn’t manic or silly enough to be truly funny. It’s romantic couple don’t have much heat or chemistry. What really makes it stand out is the supporting players. Sydney Greenstreet and S.Z. Sakall are so charming and fun that I’d watch this mediocre…
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Four Christmases
There’s a good movie hiding in here somewhere, but I couldn’t find it. There are a lot of good ideas and good moments, but as a whole I thought this was terrible. The conceit is great, a couple who has always avoided spending Christmas with the family is suddenly forced to spend the holiday with…
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Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Originally planned as a stage production, this Christmas musical fantasy flew under my radar when it was released on Netflix back in 2020, and I’m sad it did. This is a wonderful movie filled with fun and magic that completely captured me. Written and directed by playwright and filmmaker David E Talbert, the film is…
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The Gate
Oh the 1980’s a classic time for the horror genre as perfectly demonstrated by this little movie. With realistic kids, a fun story, and awesome practical effects this one was a lot of fun. When his parents cut down the old tree in the back yard, 12 year old Glen, played by Stephen Dorff, and…
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Saw IV
Okay, we’re getting to the “why am I doing this to myself” section of the series. this movie is bad. It’s poorly executed and terribly thought out. A supporting player from the last two films is promoted to leading status mostly because everyone else is dead. This is officer Rigg, played by Lyriq Bent. He’s…
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Saw III
It is as if they somehow read my review of Saw II, and they decided to do the opposite of everything I said I enjoyed. Everything I liked or thought I could like about the series was completely removed from this third installment. I do not regret watching the series, but I’m starting to get…
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In the Mouth of Madness
This 1994 supernatural horror film is an homage to H.P. Lovecraft. It features a very charming Sam Neil, an amazing creature design, and some great moments of horror filmmaking. The premise is awesome. A popular horror writer has disappeared after writing a book so mind bendingly horrific it drives everyone who reads it insane. An…
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Possession
This is one of the most unsettling movies I’ve ever seen horror or otherwise. If you want to put through the wringer definitely give this a try. The film follows an international spy named Mark, played by Sam Neil, as he returns home from a mission to find his wife waiting for him outside their…
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The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
This is a spooky ghost story, a romantic comedy, and a sweeping melodrama all rolled into one, and I loved it. Released in 1947, the film tells the story of Mrs. Muir, played by Gene Tierney, a widow with a young daughter who moves from her in-laws house in the city to a remote house…
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Saw 2
This series is circling something really interesting. There’s a concept buried under the bad editing and nastiness that I find compelling. Sadly you have to dig through this movie to get to it. The first movie had glimmers of something interesting, but was really held together by Cary Elwes Herculean performance. This movie follows the…
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The Lost Boys
I’ve avoided this one for years because it just seemed like a lot. And I was right. It is a lot, but I shouldn’t have avoided it. It is a ton of fun, and the most 80’s you can get out of a movie. The film follows a family moving to a new town after…
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The Girl With All the Gifts
A good zombie movie is hard to find, so I was pleasantly surprised by this little zombie movie that plays within the conventions of the sub genre in order to break new ground. We meet our hero Melanie, played perfectly by Sennia Nanua, she is in a detention center where every morning she gets strapped…
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Friday the 13th series
I’ve seen them all. Now it’s time to rank them. I’ve never been a big fan of this series. They are poorly made. They are cheaply made. They are more interested in blood than craft. But I do love the feeling of them. They are quintessential 80’s movies. They feel so much of their time…
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Terrifier
The only thing terrifying about this movie is how poorly executed it is. Shot on a crowd funded budget if $35,000, this is apparently the 4th film in the Terrifier franchise, although it’s the first film in the series called Terrifier. The film follows Tara and Victoria as they try to get home after a…
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Saw
With the tenth installment in the series just released, I figured it would be time to take a look at where it all started. It’s a horror series I have avoided for years. Is there anything in this first installment worth watching? Meh, kind of. I think most people are familiar with the Saw franchise.…
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Lights Out
This is one of the most well made movies with one of the worst written scripts I’ve seen. If you can overlook some bad writing you’ll have a fun time with this spooky little movie. The movie is based on a viral short film that involves a woman turning off the light in a room…
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Little Shop of Horrors
An incredible production design, some super catchy songs and a very weird sensibility make this a fun and memorable movie. I’ve avoided this one for years. I never had an interest in a movie musical about a man eating plant. However I finally gave it a shot, and I was pleasantly surprised. I’m even listening…
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The Wretched
Have you ever watched a movie that was so bad you forgot about it? Have you ever watched a bad movie and gotten halfway through and realized that you had seen this terrible movie movie before and just forgotten about it? Well that was my experience with this movie. The film follows a terrible teenager…
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Totally Killer
A clunky script and some obvious jokes don’t kill this fun take on the slasher genre. In terms of slasher genre mashups of the last few years, we’ve had Groundhog Day meets a slasher movie, real teens accidentally enter a slasher movie, and whatever Scream 5, 6, and probably 7 are trying to do with…
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Insidious The Red Door
Closing out the long running series with a bang was always a tall order, but the Red Door manages a few good bangs and avoids the finale whimper that ends so many franchises. The original Insidious premiered over a decade ago and has had some highs and quite a few mehs along the way. Through…
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Talk to Me
A lot of thematic and emotional implications, great performances, and a twisty turny denouement add up to a creepy good thriller. A ceramic hand has been making the rounds among Australian teens. If you hold the hand and say the right words a ghostly entity will appear and possess you, but don’t hold on too…
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Cocaine Bear
It caused a big stir with its outrageous title and premise, but is it any good? Does it live up to its hype? Does it live down to its baser instincts? Check out our three minute review https://cupoftea.podbean.com/
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Renfield
This horror comedy skews too hard into the super hero action and not enough Nicolas Cage. The film which was released in 2022 and follows Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula and his slave like familiar, Renfield. Dracula is played by a perfectly cast Nicolas Cage, and Renfield is played by Nicolas Hoult. Hoult is suitably weird…
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The Monster
When elevated horror gets too obviously elevated, you get stuff like this. A very on the nose story of an alcoholic who fights a monster without and maybe a monster within too. Released in 2016, the film was written and directed by Bryan Bertino, who also directed the 2008 horror film The Strangers. It stars…
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Carlito’s Way
This week we took a look at this epic crime story from the 90’s. Starring Al Pacino and directed by Brian De Palma, is this classic or a movie better left forgotten? Check out our three minute review to find out!
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The Sting
We watch so many bad movies that we sometimes forget what a good one looks like.
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Congo
Are you looking for a truly bizarre film experience? One that will leave you bewildered, and maybe entertained? oh boy do we have the movie for you. Listen to our three minute review for this mid 90’s mess.
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3:10 to Yuma (2007)
A film that has only gotten better with age, this remake of the 1950’s western takes a gritty and violent look at the use of power and the meaning of manhood in the old west. I first saw this film back in 2007 when it came to DVD. I was 17 and saw a movie…
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Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One
After a summer of disappointments and fizzling duds, we have a movie that lives up to the hype. Stunning action, compelling characters, and an eye for human moments make this film truly the most entertaining movie of the summer. The film picks up with super agent Ethan Hunt, played again by Tom Cruise, as he…
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Point Break
This week we dive into a legendary 90’s action movie. Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze go to extremes in this oft quoted nostalgic favorite. Does it live up to its reputation? Or does it disappoint like so many of its ilk? Check out our three minute review to find out.
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