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How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Ron Howard’s version of this movie is a Christmas classic and a must-watch this month!  It teaches us about the true meaning of Christmas and reminds us about second chances.  Jim Carrey is simply a master at his trade as he immerses himself entirely into the character. It’s a role that has Carrey written all over it and…

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The Crow

‘The Crow’ delivers a fresh take on the classic. While I enjoyed the original movie more, I think this film has good editing and an immersive narrative. The film is a reimagining of the original characters of Eric and Shelly. The action scenes are well-choreographed as well. The film delves deep into themes of love…

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Paddington in Peru

I am so happy I caught an early screening of ‘Paddington in Peru’ as it is truly a wonderful addition to the beloved Paddington franchise, offering pure cinema escapism. The film follows the iconic bear as he embarks on a series of charming adventures from London to the lush landscapes of Peru. The movie brings…

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Small Things Like These

‘Small Things Like These’ is a deeply emotional and reflective film displaying excellent character study. The movie is centered around Cillian Murphy’s character (Bill) who is a working-class Irishman that learns of an abusive situation concerning a church and grapples with his conscience. Murphy is phenomenal as per usual and can convey a complete character…

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Wicked

As a passionate fan of the iconic 1939 film ‘The Wizard of Oz’ (one of my favorite films of all time), I had high expectations for this film! Director Jon M. Chu said: “My goal was to go beyond the matte paintings, beyond a digital world, and really let the audience step into Oz. We…

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ was a delightful and nostalgic return to Tim Burton’s quirky world! This movie introduced some fresh elements to keep it feeling modern while capturing the humor and spooky charm of the original. I will say this early on – while I liked this movie, I love the brilliant OG more. Director Tim Burton…

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The Black Phone

Summary: Finney Shaw is a boy who’s being held in a soundproof basement by a sadistic, masked killer. When a disconnected phone on the wall starts to ring, he discovers that he can hear the voices of the s previous victims. Thoughts: Blumhouse Productions delivered a solid original horror film, by using the storyline and…

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MoviePass, MovieCrash

Who else had a MoviePass? I really loved using it, but I always felt like it was “too good to be true”. ‘MoviePass, MovieCrash’ is an easy-to-follow documentary tracing the evolution of the MoviePass. The movie covers a lot of details about the REAL creators, popular explosion and subsequent implosion of the innovative business model…

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Joker: Folie à Deux

Folie à deux (French for ‘madness of two’) also called shared psychosis/shared delusional disorder (SDD): a psychiatric syndrome in which symptoms of a delusional belief are “transmitted” from one individual to another. Joker: Folie à Deux, directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, was a visually stunning movie. Phillips gives a…

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The Watchers

‘The Watchers’ is the debut feature of Ishana Night Shyamalan, daughter of director M. Night Shyamalan. Ishana wrote the script based on a folklore horror novel called, The Watchers by A.M. Shine. Shyamalan’s vision and promise is evident in the film and the movie displays her ability for great suspense-building and a willingness to experiment…

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