Though not their first movie, this is the first full-length animated movie for the members of the Addams family. The iconic characters, originally created by Charles Addams, are instantly recognizable, and well-cast are the voice actors who bring these famous characters to life. Families of all ages can enjoy this take on the creepy and kooky, mysterious and spooky, and altogether ooky Addams fami...[Read More]
If you haven’t seen Knives Out yet, why are you reading this? Seriously, stop what you’re doing and go watch the movie right now! Regardless of whether you have or haven’t seen the movie yet, this review will not contain spoilers for the story. We typically try to avoid spoilers, and in this case, spoiling any of the story would be unfair to you as the reader of this review and viewer of the film....[Read More]
Frozen was a box office success when it was released in 2013. Anna and Elsa were on merchandise everywhere – t-shirts, games, posters, lunch boxes, Halloween costumes, you name it – everywhere. And regardless of who you are, you have heard some version of “Let It Go.” The original story ended on a happy note for the characters. After discovering that her sister was right and that you probably shou...[Read More]
Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided us with a free copy of this Blu-ray/DVD that we reviewed in this blog post. The opinions we share are our own. Shortly after the season finale of Krypton last year, viewers learned that the tenth episode of the second season would ultimately be the show’s series finale after news of the show’s cancellation. If you haven’t seen the show and your ...[Read More]
Originally released in 1999, The Limey has been re-released in 4K and Blu-ray format. The movie makes use of a non-linear story editing style, selective music, and inclusion of footage of its lead actor from a movie released three decades prior. While the music and old footage help to tell the story, the unique editing style is a bit of a double-edged sword. The style requires viewers’ attention b...[Read More]
Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided us with a free copy of this Blu-ray/DVD that we reviewed in this blog post. The opinions we share are our own. Back in 2017, It was in theaters. As a fan of the book, I’d already planned to see both parts of the story on the big screen. When It ended, a graphic teased the audience that Pennywise would be back for the sequel that everyone already...[Read More]
What do we really know about Sea Turtles? Turtle Odyssey: Bunji’s Big Adventure asks this very question and explores the answers by studying the life of Bunji, an Australian Green Sea Turtle. The documentary takes viewers quite literally on Bunji’s big adventure from being one of hundreds of hatchlings to a “teenage” turtle and finally to her adulthood where she is expected to start the cycle all ...[Read More]
In today’s age of reboots and live-action remakes, did you ever think to yourself, “Wow, you know what we need? Live-action Dora! That would be great!” Well, someone did, and it happened. And, might we add, to a surprisingly decent effect. Or maybe you saw the CollegeHumor Dora sketch with Ariel Winter in the title role. If you haven’t, check it out here – it’s worth two minutes and sixteen second...[Read More]
With a theme of “Stories can hurt, stories can heal,” Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark tells the tale of a group of teenagers who have the misfortune of coming across a book of scary stories that changes their lives. Based on the short stories of the same name by Alvin Schwartz, Scary Stories adapts some of Schwartz’s most memorable scares for the screen. But not all stories have a happy ending ....[Read More]
Have you heard of Night Hunter? It came out recently and stars a few well-known names, so surely you have. No? Well, there might be a reason or two for that . . . Night Hunter clearly had a budget, but the movie suffers from the introduction of too many characters and plotlines, a teasing editing style, and a messy third act. We’ll get into all of that below, but first, check out the movie’s offic...[Read More]
If you went to a convention and happened to ask Bill Moseley if there would ever be a sequel to The Devil’s Rejects, he would stop whatever he was doing and yell over to Sid Haig at the next table. Their conversation would sound something like this: “Sid?” Moseley would start. “What?” Sid would groan. “Is there gonna be a sequel to The Devil’s Rejects?” “No.” Deadpan. “Why?” Moseley would tease. A...[Read More]
Disclaimer: Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided us with a free copy of this Blu-ray that we reviewed in this blog post. The opinions we share are our own. Annabelle Comes Home is the seventh installation in the Conjuring Universe, the third of the Annabelle spinoffs, and the second movie from this universe released this year following The Curse of La Llorona. The first intraquel of the series...[Read More]