If you’re not watching this YouTube channel? Well, welcome – this channel is so much fun! Zena really knows her stuff, and her love of the genre is infectious. With it being mom’s day, it’s the perfect time to check out this video… And a few of the movies mentioned here.
Happy Mothers Day to all you hot mommas out there!
“That is the law. But the law is WRONG.”
Story: “Many generations after Caesar’s death”, Earth looks like one of those Life After People episodes. Apes have flourished, with many different settlements throughout the former USA. But Noa, a young Eagle Clan chimpanzee who’s battling Not As Good As Dad Syndrome, is desperately trying to prove himself. When chaos enters their clan, Noa must try to save his people…and figure out what the deal is with this strange “Nova” that’s following him around. Wait – she can talk? NO WAAAAAAY.
Genre I’d put it in: Sequels That Are Just Okay
Release Date: 2024
Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: Based on the Planet of the Apes franchise of films released in the 1960s/1970s. Part of the modern Apes franchise. We do not speak of the Tim Burton adaptation. #AperahamLincoln
Gotta say: I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again; writing a review about a film that does exactly what it tries to do – and nothing more – is tough. A great movie? I can wax poetic for hours. A bad movie? Well, y’all know how I love writing up one of those. However, Kingdom is a film that’s in-between.
Continue readingYes, I love our yearly Christmas Village. Good food, great crafts, and lovely, lovely munchies. But I really love a sunny day at the Harbor too. So I’m stoked that Baltimore Wine Village is coming back, after a fantastic season last year!
There’ll be the same kind of fun, food, and drink, along with some of the coziest spots to kick back in. (I love those lawn chairs…)
Want all the details? Of course you do! Check out the press release for all the info; parking to musical guests, free films, food and craft vendors, FREE Waterfront Wellness classes, and so much more. Everything you’ll need to plan your season!
See you there – I’ll be the one who’s absolutely sucking at corn hole…
Ready for a story both you and your imaginary friend can enjoy? Synopsis!
From writer and director John Krasinski, IF is about a girl who discovers that she can see everyone’s imaginary friends — and what she does with that superpower — as she embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. IF stars Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, John Krasinski, Fiona Shaw, and the voices of Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Louis Gossett Jr. and Steve Carell alongside many more as the wonderfully unique characters that reflect the incredible power of a child’s imagination.
Ready? Let’s go!
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Love is in the multiplex, y’all! Synopsis!
Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. When Solène must step in to chaperone her teenage daughter’s trip to the Coachella Music Festival after her ex bails at the last minute, she has a chance encounter with Hayes and there is an instant, undeniable spark. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.
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Continue readingReady to get stunt-y? Synopsis!
He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?
From real life stunt man and director David Leitch, the blockbuster director of Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and the producer of John Wick, Nobody and Violent Night, comes his most personal film yet. A new hilarious, hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller and love letter to action movies and the hard-working and under-appreciated crew of people who make them: The Fall Guy.
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“Hi, Peanut.“
I always thought this story would be one we always wished for, but never actually got. But HERE IT IS BAYBEEEEE! Synopsis!
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.
Yeah. Thanks for the info, Marvel. Anyway, the trailer looks interesting – could this be the multiverse story the MCU needs to be relevant again? Or will it Deadpool and Wolverine just doing their thing for around two hours? I’m hoping for both, but looking forward to the latter.
D&W comes to town July 26th, 2024.
“I don’t scare easy, so when I do? I take notice.”
Story: A group of bad guys and gals come together at the behest of a powerful crime boss; their mission? Kidnap the young daughter of an extremely wealthy man, and hold her for 24 hours, ’til dad pays 50 mil. They don’t know each other, they don’t know who the girl’s father is, and they sure as hell don’t know that this is gonna be one bloody horrible night. Emphasis on blood.
Genre I’d put it in: Actioners With Bite (get it? Because Abigail’s a...fine.)
Release Date: 2024
Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: A “reimagining” of 1939’s Dracula’s Daughter, which itself is very loosely based on Bram Stoker’s Dracula (well, a deleted chapter) and Carmilla, by Sheridan Le Fanu. With me so far? Cool.
Gotta say: I love vampire stories. Just think; as long as you follow the rules, you can kick back and live as long as you like. I mean, there’s the whole blood thing, which is gross. But I guess you’d get used to it. And boy howdy, has our titular character gotten used to it. This girl is a one-woman wrecking crew, who’s not only had centuries to hone her craft, but time enough to really, really dig what she’s gotta do to survive. Abigail takes actioners, vampire movies, heist films, and haunted house thrillers, puts ’em in a blender, and hits pulse. Because it’s the kind of movie you’ll find your pulse racing to…and okay FINE. I can’t help myself; I’m writing this review on opening afternoon, and for some reason I have serious Dad Joke Syndrome. I’ll probably stop, but? You’ve been warned.
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“Remember gentlemen; try to have fun.”
Story: It’s WWII, and England is getting blitzed in the worst possible way. So, to get a leg up on Germany, Winston Churchill decides to not play fair. By having an unorthodox team led by Major Gus March-Phillipps originate the Special Operations Executive, or SOE. Which, considering the no-f’s-given attitude of the group, should probably be called the SOB… Let’s get cracking!
Genre I’d put it in: Saucy Based-On Historical Actioners
Release Date: 2024
Remake, Sequel, Based-On, or Original: A fictional take on WWII’s Operation Postmaster. Based on the book Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII by Damien Lewis.
Gotta say: I remember Henry Cavill being stoked about this project last year. He’d post fun on-set pics to his IG, and I got interested. I love me some devil-may-care WWII shenanigan films, so when the trailer hit? I took notice. Yes, this is a based-on film, but the mix of history and modern cinematic spectacle is just as much riotous fun as I’d hoped it’d be. Warfare harks back to classic WWII stories like The Dirty Dozen and The Devil’s Brigade. But with a modern, 21st century spin that keeps things lively, even when stuff isn’t blowing up. I dig it, Ritchie.
Continue readingReady to get ungentemanly? Synopsis!
Based upon recently declassified files of the British War Department and inspired by true events, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE is an action-comedy that tells the story of the first-ever special forces organization formed during WWII by UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill and a small group of military officials including author Ian Fleming. The top-secret combat unit, composed of a motley crew of rogues and mavericks, goes on a daring mission against the Nazis using entirely unconventional and utterly “ungentlemanly” fighting techniques. Ultimately their audacious approach changed the course of the war and laid the foundation for the British SAS and modern Black Ops warfare.
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Got a dollar to spare? A quarter?
Atomic Fangirl 