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Yearly Archives: 2022

When it comes to film series and their level of self-awareness, Scream has to be near the top. Its entire existence exists on that meta plane. So, it should hardly surprise anyone that the 2022 incarnation of Scream—out now on DVD, Blu-ray, and digital formats—is not a re-release or remake […]

Hello, Sidney! Scream Blu-ray Review: Returning to Woodsboro

April 13, 2022 in DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray tagged DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray / Scream by joeldamos

Chris Pine has been busy of late, last week his The Contractor arrived and this week, Pine has gone more classic Hollywood thriller with the arrival of All the Old Knives. Joining him in the endeavor is Westworld star Thandiwe Newton, who portrays Celia Harrison—a former romantic entanglement and fellow […]

All the Old Knives Review: Chris Pine and Thandiwe Newton ...

April 9, 2022 in Movie Reviews tagged All the Old Knives / Chris Pine / Movie Reviews by joeldamos

Metal Lords airs on Netflix as of today and the original movie is simultaneously a love letter to heavy metal (complete with some pretty heady cameos) and a coming-of-age story that every single person who was once a teenager can relate to. As is the case with most films that […]

Metal Lords Review: Bang Your Head! Metal Health Will Drive ...

April 8, 2022 in Movie Reviews tagged Metal Lords / Movie Reviews / Netflix by joeldamos

In the end, it doesn’t matter all that much. But having the same director for the sequel as the original can work wonders for character continuity, particularly when the sequel picks up in the hours and days after the first movie concluded. Jeff Fowler helmed Sonic the Hedgehog and the […]

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Review: Jim Carrey Steals the Show ...

April 8, 2022 in Movie Reviews tagged Movie Reviews / Sonic the Hedgehog 2 by joeldamos

After what seems like several years of hiatus from his original, high-concept, stylistic action films (6 Underground was his last in 2019), Michael Bay gives audiences a ride to remember with the high-speed chase thriller Ambulance. The director, who is known for gratuitous explosions, innovative camera angles, and transformers, […]

Ambulance Review: The Bayhem is Back!

April 8, 2022 in Movie Reviews tagged Ambulance / Jake Gyllenhaal / Michael Bay / Movie Reviews by Landon H. Johnson

Murder on the Orient Express (re) introduced Hercule Poirot, detective extraordinaire, to the world in 2017 to critical and commercial success. Directed by Kenneth Branagh (a recent Oscar winner for Belfast), he would also star as Poirot and if they gave Oscars for Best Mustache in a Feature Film, he […]

Death on the Nile: Kenneth Branagh Brings Agatha Christie to ...

April 7, 2022 in DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray tagged Death on the Nile / DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray / Kenneth Branagh by joeldamos

The stunningly talented Ali Larter sat down with The Movie Mensch for an exclusive chat about her latest film, the political commentary/satire from her former assistant (of all people!) Joey Ally, The Hater. Ally, the writer/director, not only conceived of the film but starred as the main protagonist as well. […]

The Hater Exclusive Interview: Ali Larter Dishes Political Satire that ...

April 5, 2022 in Interviews tagged Ali Larter / Exclusives / interviews / Joey Ally / The Hater / Varsity Blues by joeldamos

Fans of the rom-com genre have themselves a rom-com that remembered to put a heavy emphasis on the rom. Kat Coiro’s Marry Me has arrived on all home video formats and stars Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson as a perfectly imperfect match. J. Lo is portraying a version of herself, […]

Marry Me Blu-ray Review: Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson Hit ...

April 5, 2022 in DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray tagged DVD Reviews / DVD/Blu-Ray / Jennifer Lopez / Marry Me / Owen Wilson by joeldamos

In The Contractor, Chris Pine is James Harper, a former Special Forces who was involuntarily discharged due to a physical issue (and perhaps some mental ones as well). Yet, he feels he has much to give his country and the expertise it also needs. He and his wife (Gillian Jacobs) […]

The Contractor Review: Does Chris Pine Actioner Pulsate with Thrills?

April 3, 2022 in Movie Reviews tagged Chris Pine / Movie Reviews / The Contractor by joeldamos