Andrea’s Angle | “Fast X” – Big Explosions, So-So Story
I’ve enjoyed most of the “Fast and Furious” films. Mostly I go for the action, but I also love the...
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Andrea’s Angle | “Carmen” – Beautiful Performances, but Confusing
I was really looking forward to this film that reimagines the opera, Carmen. I love classical music and operatic dramas,...
Andrea’s Angle | “Polite Society” – Jane Austen Meets Bollywood Fun
From the second I saw the trailers for this movie, I wanted to see it. It looked like a combination...
Andrea’s Angle | “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant” – Fulfills Promise
When I saw the trailers for this film, it looked promising. I also happen to like Guy Ritchie’s style of...
Ben’s Breakdown | “Renfield” is Therapeutically Gory and Fun!
We all know of Dracula. He, and vampires in general, stand at the pinnacle of horror mythology. But what do...
Andrea’s Angle | “On a Wing and a Prayer” – Feel Good Story, Heavy-Handed Message
One of the main reasons I wanted to watch this film is I’ve always been a fan of Dennis Quaid....
Andrea’s Angle | A Thousand and One” – Explores Found Family
A Thousand and One sounded like an interesting family drama. I was interested to see what they explored in this...
Andrea’s Angle | “Inside” – Artistic Performance
For this film, I admit to wanting to watch it merely to see Willem Dafoe, who is an excellent actor....
Andrea’s Angle | “Creed III” – Emotional Knockout
True story, I’ve never seen all of Rocky. I’m not usually into movies about boxing. However, I was excited when...
Andrea’s Angle | “Return to Seoul” – Emotional Rollercoaster
I love dramas that deal with intense subjects. In this film, the main character Freddie was adopted by a French...
Andrea’s Angle | “Of an Age” – Evokes Ageless Emotions
I adore stories that delve into love and emotion. I am a romantic at heart. From the first moment I...
Andrea’s Angle | “Knock at the Cabin” – Terrific Tension, Forced Narrative
I have a weak spot for M. Night Shyamalan films, ever since his first film …… I always look forward...
Andrea’s Angle | “One Fine Morning” – Fine But Slow
I’ve always had a soft spot for independent foreign films. So when I hear about one, like One Fine Morning,...
Andrea’s Angle | “Turn Every Page – The Adventures of Robert Caro and Robert Gottlieb” – Captures Two Literary Giants
I was intensely curious how a documentary that focuses on writing and books could be engaging. But I found this...
Andrea’s Angle | “Plane” – Action Soars
While I appreciate an action flick as much as the next person, I primarily wanted to see this because of...
Andrea’s Angle | “M3gan” – Killer Robot Creepy, Nothing New
When I first heard the concept of the film, I was excited by the idea. I tend to be selective...
Andrea’s Angle | “Living” – Exquisite Performances, Full of Life
When I heard of Living, I heard that it starred Bill Nighy. I’ve always loved any film that Bill Nighy...
Ben’s Book Breakdown | “C.H.A.R.O.N.” is a Cinematic Thriller!
Ex-priest Travis Dominick and former FBI agent and ex-military soldier Brent Lawson are called to a small town in Pennsylvania...
Andrea’s Angle | “Violent Night” – Santa Slays
I love Christmas movies. I also happen to love Die Hard and firmly state it is a Christmas movie. So...
Andrea’s Angle | “Nanny” – Beautiful and Strange
I was wildly interested in Nanny. It looked unusual and different. I also have found Anna Diop mesmerizing in other...
Ben’s Holiday Breakdown | “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special”
A young Peter Quill and Kraglin are chatting about a holiday called Christmas. Yondu shows up and tells them he’ll...
Andrea’s Angle | “Bones and All” – Ghoulish Love Story
From the very moment I saw the trailers, I wanted to see this film. Not only was the concept fascinating,...
Andrea’s Angle | “SALVATORE: Shoemaker of Dreams” – Visually Stunning
I love seeing films that give me insight into the history of a time or highlight visionaries that might not...
Andrea’s Angle | “Armageddon Time” – Brilliant Coming-of-Age Story
When I watched the trailers for Armageddon Time, one of the first things that captivated me was that it depicted...
Ben’s Breakdown | CoKoCon 2022: Apocalypse Later Roadshow
One of the highlights of CoKoCon this year is the Apocalypse Later Roadshow film festival put on by Hal Astell....
Andrea’s Angle | “Beast” – Thrilling Action
I have loved Idris Elba since Pacific Rim. I was thrilled to get the chance to review this film because...
Ben’s Breakdown | Superhero Surprises can be found in “Secret Headquarters”
Imagine being a kid with divorced parents. Even worse, your father is constantly absent and missing out on his visitation...
Ben’s Book Breakdown | Seth MacFarlane shines with “The Orville: Sympathy for the Devil.”
The setting is New York City, and it is not long after the end of World War I. A woman...
Andrea’s Angle | “Vengeance” – Profound and Surprising
When I watched the trailer and saw that B.J.Novak wrote the film, I really wanted to see the movie mostly...
Ben’s “Gay” Book Breakdown | Morgan Brice Strikes Paranormal Gold “Again”
Gail Z. Martin, aka Morgan Brice, continues to be one of those authors whose work excites me to distraction. Among...
Andrea’s Angle | “Nope” – Wildly Entertaining, Intelligent
I have wanted to see this movie since the first trailers came out. Jordan Peele is acknowledged as an excellent...
Ben’s Breakdown | “Thor: Love and Thunder” is more of an Uneven Blunder
For many years Marvel Studios ruled from the mountaintops when it came to comic book superhero movies. Starting with the...
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 | “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 | “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...
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 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...
