Andrea’s Angle | “Minions: The Rise of Gru” Hits All the Right Notes
I loved the “Despicable Me” films and the first “Minions” movie. While they are billed as children’s films, there is...
Film
Andrea’s Angle | “Mr. Malcolm’s List” – Delightfully Witty
I have a fondness for romances. While I love stories with every type of relationship and genre, a good romance...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Black Phone” Calls it in with Ominous and Masterful Restraint
From the very moment I saw the trailer, I wanted to see The Black Phone. Not only does it feature...
Andrea’s Angle | “Brian and Charles” – Quirky and Fun
When I read the description and saw the trailer, this film looked like it would be interesting and fun. While...
Andrea’s Angle | “Jurassic World Dominion” – Entertaining But Repetitive
Ever since the original Jurassic movie in 1993, I’ve loved the films, even the reboot of Jurassic World. I was...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Phantom of the Open” – Whimsical and Hopeful
I was drawn to this film not because I’m an aficionado of golf but because Mark Rylance’s performances always entertain...
Andrea’s Angle | “Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story” – Soulful and Powerful
I really love music of all types, and while I’m by no means an expert, I love studying music as...
Andrea’s Angle | “Emergency” – Wild and Unexpectedly Insightful
When I first watched the trailer, I expected a college buddy comedy. However, as much as the billing of this...
Ben’s Breakdown | “Downton Abbey: A New Era” is a Romantic and Posh Look at the Past
Several years have passed at Downton Abbey since their visit from the King of England. The downstairs staff is happily...
Andrea’s Angle | “Montana Story” – Powerful, Emotional, and Raw
When I first learned about this film, I was interested in it for the family dynamics and drama. It sounded...
Andrea’s Angle | “Firestarter” – Solid Performances, Stale Story
I was excited to see this new version of Firestarter. I love the book, and I liked the 1984 version...
DaVette “Sees” Movies | Stranger Things Have Happened
Marvel Studios Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is yet another post-Endgame Marvel Cinematic Universe offering that takes a...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Duke” – Quirky and Entertaining
When I read the description of The Duke, it immediately drew me in for two reasons. First, the cast is...
Ben’s Breakdown | “The Batman” is a Mixed Bag of Bats in the Belfry
What do you do when you want to make a movie about a superhero that has already been done countless...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” – Over the Top Cheesy Fun
Even without having watched the trailer, I was completely intrigued by the premise of this film. When you add in...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Bad Guys” – Hilarious Heist Film
I love animated films. I was excited to see this movie from the very moment I saw the trailer. It...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Northman” – Epic Viking Drama
I’ve waited for The Northman for months, ever since I saw a poster for the film at the theater. I was riveted,...
Andrea’s Angle | “All the Old Knives” – Sizzling Intrigue
When I heard about this film, I was excited over two aspects: The cast, including Chris Pine, Thandiwe Newton, and...
Andrea’s Angle | “Ambulance” – Skimpy Plot, Dizzying Action
When I watched the trailers for this film, I was excited. Not only are there some excellent actors involved but...
Andrea’s Angle | “You Won’t Be Alone” – Unique and Evocative Twist on Witches
When I heard about You Won’t Be Alone, I was really intrigued. I love folklore and I’m always looking for...
Andrea’s Angle | “Mothering Sunday” – Impeccable Acting, Disjointed Story
I’m a huge fan of independent films and I love historical films. This meant when I heard about Mothering Sunday...
Ben’s Breakdown | Is “Superman: The Movie” the mightiest film of all time?
I love superhero movies. As a child, I happily read superhero comic books, which carried on through my teenaged years...
Andrea’s Angle | “The Outfit” – Seamlessly Excellent
When I first read the synopsis for The Outfit, it sounded interesting but it is when I saw the trailer,...
Ben’s Breakdown | “The Adam Project” May Be Sci-Fi Fluff, But It Also Has Tremendous Heart!
Imagine living in the future and you go on the run from your own people. You travel back in time...
Andrea’s Angle | “Compartment No. 6” – Beautiful Connections
Has there ever been a time when you were traveling alone? Have you ever been lonely or disconnected? I know...
Andrea’s Angle | “Lucy and Desi” – Work of Love
When I heard about this documentary, I was beyond excited. I adored I Love Lucy on reruns when I was...
Ben’s Breakdown | “Severance” Season 1: Three Episode Thoughts
Imagine going to work without any of the emotional burdens from your personal life. Then, imagine going home from work...
Andrea’s Angle | “Dog” – Mesmerizing Performances
When I watched the trailer for Dog, I was all in. I loved what I saw, a rocky relationship between...
DaVette “Sees” Movies | “Death on the Nile” – It Stays Afloat, But Barely
I was looking forward to seeing Twentieth Century Studios’ new film Death on the Nile. It’s based on the 1937...
Andrea’s Angle | “I Want You Back” – Offbeat and Hilarious
I love a great Rom-Com. And when I watched the trailer, this particular romantic comedy looked extremely intriguing, with a...
Andrea’s Angle | “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America” – Powerful
While discussions of racism can be uncomfortable, they are critical for understanding what we still need to accomplish as a...
Andrea’s Angle | “Moonfall” – Ludicrous Fun
The trailers for this film made me have mixed feelings about seeing the film but I like disaster movies so...
The Mice Are Coming! The Mice Are Coming!
Here is another humor piece by the inimitable Gini Koch and this is published on her Leveling Up Day. Let...
Andrea’s Angle | “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” – Fun Addition to Series
The "Hotel Transylvania" movies are meant for families and children. The first time I watched one I wasn’t expecting it...
Andrea’s Angle | “Jockey” – Thoughtful Character Story
One of the reasons I really wanted to review Jockey is because it was filmed right here in Phoenix at...
Ben’s Breakdown | “The Witcher” – Three Episode Thoughts
A young princess is forced to flee the kingdom she’s growing up in due to an invading enemy force. A...
Andrea’s Angle | “Parallel Mothers” – Compelling Performances
Penelope Cruz is an amazing actress and as soon as I heard she was in this film, I wanted to...
Ben’s Breakdown | Mixed Messages are at the Heart Of “A Hero.”
A man who is on a two-day furlough from a debtor’s prison is given an opportunity to pay his creditor...
Ben’s Breakdown | Can “The Matrix Resurrections” Resurrect a Franchise?
Every so often a movie comes along that does more than take popular culture by storm. It causes people to...
Hamish Downie’s Best Film I watched in 2021
Hamish has a little something for us as we start a New Year. He tells us about the bed movie...
Gini’s Christmas Classics? | “Die Hard” and “Die Hard 2”
Christmas may be over, but we here at TG2 Studios are still on vacation so the Two Gay Geeks and our...
