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It was December 15th, 2000. Hollywood was on a roll with raunchy comedies. American Pie had come out the year before, shocking audiences with its vulgarity and ushering prepubescent boys into manhood. The year 2000 brought us Road Trip and Scary Movie, and then, right before the end of the year, we got Dude, Where’s…
Last night, my girlfriend and I sat down to watch a horror movie. I’m always torn between wanting to show her a classic that I have seen that I feel she needs to or watching a newer one than neither of us either of us have seen. After watching some trailers for movies, like the…
I just started watching Juror #2. The Clint Eastwood-directed drama is now streaming on MAX and follows a juror in a trial who begins to second-guess a recent night of his. The film stars Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Chris Messina, Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough, and Kiefer Sutherland. It’s really cool to see Cedric…
Photo credit: Buddy Corona I have been a fan of Kyle Gallner forever. His acting career actually goes way back. I recently watched Veronica Mars for the first time, and he has a supporting role in that for a season or two. Of course, he winds up playing a psycho. He actually had a small…
TV show or Movie: Movie Where to watch: Netflix Genre: Action, thriller What It Reminds Me Of: Speed, Phone Booth Writer: T.J. Fixman Director: Jaume Collet-Serra Premise: A mysterious traveler blackmails a young TSA agent into letting a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Eve flight. My Premise: A cat and mouse game between a TSA agent and a…
TV show or Movie: Movie Where to watch: In theaters, streaming Genre: Horror What It Reminds Me Of: Writer: Matthew Kennedy Director: Steven C. Miller Premise: Two scientists try to stop a mutation that turns people into werewolves after being touched by a super-moon the year before. My Premise: A a year after a super moon, turned millions into werewolves for…
TV show or Movie: Movie Where to watch: In theaters Genre: Comedy, drama, musical What It Reminds Me Of: The Wizard of Oz (Because it’s a prequel!) Writer: Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire. Director: John M. Chu Premise: Elphaba, a misunderstood young woman because of her green skin, and Glinda, a popular…
Tour: New Jersey vs. the World Venue: House of Blues Date: Sunday, November 17th Set list: https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/senses-fail/2024/citizens-house-of-blues-boston-boston-ma-63573e17.html Opener: Narrow Head, co-headlining tour with Saves the Day who is playing the 20th anniversary of “Through Being Cool.” Band Members: • Buddy Nielsen – vocals • Gavin Caswell – guitar • Jason Milbank – guitar • Steve Carey – drums • Daniel…
TV show or Movie: Movie Where to watch: Theaters, On demand Genre: Comedy, drama What It Reminds Me Of: Mean Girls Writer: Claire Ayoub Director: Claire Ayoub Premise: Follows a group of teens learning to love their bodies through inclusive fashion design and friendship. My Premise: A group of quiet high schools girls learn to stand out. Cast: Rainn Wilson, Missi Pyle…
TV show or Movie: Movie Where to watch: Theaters Genre: Romantic drama What It Reminds Me Of: One Day, Live Crazy Writer: Nick Payne Director: John Crowley Premise: An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance. My Premise: A love story told…