Fun Mom Dinner (2017) Rated R

Posted on April 29, 2024 by laurarachel4

Four moms decide to have a fun mom dinner. Starring Rob Huebel, Caleb Paddock, and Matthew Paddock.

At first glance this film is looks like one of the fun mom films that allows the women to get out and enjoy themselves. They do get out and have fun, but it also involves drugs, which doesn’t end well. There are moments of humor, but mostly I thought how un-mom-like these characters are. Granted, I think that’s what they were going for. The pacing wasn’t bad, but there were scenes that dragged. While I had higher expectations with this film, it’s a more adult version of Mom’s Night Out. Thus, it’s not worth the watch.

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New Summer TV Shows 2024

Posted on April 28, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

The Tattooist of Auschwitz (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Peacock) Rated NR

Based on the eponymously titled novel, this is the powerful real-life story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who was tasked with tattooing ID numbers on prisoners’ arms in the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during World War Two. Starring Anna Próchniak, Melanie Lynskey, Harvey Keitel 

Release Date: May 2

Selena + Restaurant - Food Network Reality Series Selena + Restaurant (Food) Rated NR

Selena Gomez is heading out of her home kitchen and into the professional kitchens of some of LA’s hottest restaurants, like Chef Wolfgang Puck’s CUT Steakhouse in Beverly Hills and Chef Stephanie Izard’s Girl & the Goat. Starring Selena Gomez, Andrew Munoz, Michelle Munoz 

Release Date: May 2

The Playlist on X: "First Look: Jake Gyllenhaal in the 'PRESUMED INNOCENT' limited series with Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Renate Reinsve, Peter Sarsgaard, and more. Created by David E. Kelly, the series Presumed Innocent (Apple TV+) Rated NR

It tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Tate Birchmore, Kingston Rumi Southwick 

Release Date: June 14

Orphan Black: Echoes (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb Orphan Black: Echoes (AMC) Rated NR

Follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity. Starring Krysten Ritter, Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix 

Release Date: June 23

Paris 2024 on track to welcome the world and deliver an exceptional Games vision 2024 Paris Olympics (NBC) Rated NR

The 2024 Summer Olympics is  international multi-sport event scheduled to take place from 26 July to 11 August 2024 in France. Starring Kelly Clarkson, Peyton Manning,  Mike Tirico  

Release Date: July 26

Synopsis by IMDB.

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D.C. Cab (1983) Rated R

Posted on April 27, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A group of streetwise cabbies work for a decrepit taxicab company. Starring Max Gail, Adam Baldwin, and Mr. T. 

I feel that this film didn’t know which way to go. It has crude humor mixed with nudity, which, to me, is pointless. In fact, the whole film is rather pointless. It’s hard to figure out the storyline. It starts great by following one line, but then you run into the crazies: both cabbies and passengers. There are also plots that go no where. However, it is fun watching young actors that you know and love in the start of their careers. Each has an interesting character; some you love, and others you hate. It’s a film that is fun to watch, but not worth it. 

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Elvis ’56 (1987) Rated NR

Posted on April 26, 2024 by laurarachel4

A documentary of the year Elvis went from a singer to a world famous superstar in 1956. Starring Levon Helm, Elvis Presley, and Steve Allen.

This documentary takes us through the life of Elvis as he goes from a little-known singer to a world famous star. It focuses on clips of his life from being in the studio to on the stage and the talk shows. It is interesting to see the transformation that happens during the year as it was documented on video. The backdrop is the music that he recorded during that year, while the story is told with a voiceover from Helm and the original video tapes. It’s a documentary worth the watch.

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New This Week in Theaters, April 25, 2024

Posted on April 25, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

Challengers (2024) - IMDb Challengers (R)
Opens on Friday, April 26
Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist

Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Grand Slam champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a “Challenger” event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.

Boy Kills World (2023) - IMDb Boy Kills World (R)
Opens on Friday, April 26
Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Jessica Rothe, Famke Janssen

When his family is murdered, a deaf-mute named Boy escapes to the jungle and is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.

Breathe (2024) - IMDb Breathe (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, April 26
Starring: Jennifer Hudson, Milla Jovovich, Quvenzhane Wallis

Air-supply is scarce in the near future, forcing a mother and daughter to fight for survival when two strangers arrive desperate for an oxygenated haven.

Humane (2024) - IMDb Humane (R)
Opens on Friday, April 26
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Emily Hampshire, Peter Gallagher

In the wake of an environmental collapse that has forced humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father’s plan to enlist in the government’s new euthanasia program goes horribly awry.

Unsung Hero (2024) - IMDb Unsung Hero (PG)
Opens on Friday, April 26
Starring: Joel Smallbone, Daisy Betts, Kirrilee Berger

When David Smallbone’s successful music company collapses, he moves his family from Australia to the United States in search of a brighter future. With nothing more than their six children, their suitcases, and their love of music, David and his pregnant wife Helen set out to rebuild their lives from the ground up. Based on a remarkable true story, a mum’s faith stands against all odds; and inspires her husband and children to hold onto theirs.

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Daddy’s Home 2 (2017) Rated PG-13

Posted on April 25, 2024 by laurarachel4

 Now that the blended family has learned to work together, they add in the grandfathers this Christmas. Starring Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, and Mel Gibson.

I really enjoy the premise of these films with the mix of a blended family and working together for the good of the children. I appreciate the concept of how not to be hateful or angry at the exes but rather focusing on how to be the bigger person and take care of the kids. This sequel brings in the grandfathers and their beliefs on raising children. What makes this film just as wonderful as the first, and maybe even better, is the addition of Gibson and John Lithgow as the grandfathers. Both bring comedy to the sequel. This film is worth the watch. 

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Army Wives (Lifetime) Rated TV-14

Posted on April 24, 2024 by laurarachel4

Four women and a man share in their love/hate relationship of having a spouse in the Army. Starring Brian McNamara, Wendy Davis, and Catherine Bell.

This show has both the realness of military life and at the same time has very blatant inaccuracies. It’s warm and funny with characters that you can relate to and come to love. It’s brilliantly written, showing the military in a better light than what is normally presented on screen. It’s not the most perfect institution, but they do strive to make the world a better place by doing the job they were trained to do. As a military brat, I will say I enjoyed the show for what it was, the good, bad and the ugly. It’s worth the watch.

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Dangerous Game: The Legacy Murders (2022) Rated R

Posted on April 23, 2024 by laurarachel4

 A family reunion at a secluded mansion leaves the guests trapped inside to play the a game. Starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Will Sasso, and Jon Voight. 

This film reminds me of Saw. It tries to recreate the style of HH Holmes’ Murder Castle as the theme of this film. While it’s written well and the acting isn’t so bad, I’m a little over Meyers’ overacting. He tends to overstate his lines. The  film also doesn’t hide anything. Everything that is said is just as it is. I was also surprised that the person behind the scenes comes out every once in a while and doesn’t stay hidden; that doesn’t make much sense. Most of the movie doesn’t provide much on the reasons behind the characters amd their actions. Overall, it doesn’t have a good concept to differentiate it from other similar films. Thus, the film is not worth the watch. 

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New This Week on DVD, April 23, 2024

Posted on April 23, 2024 by laurarachel4

 

 The Beekeeper (R)

One man’s campaign for vengeance takes on national stakes after he is revealed to be a former operative of a powerful and clandestine organization known as Beekeepers. Starring Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Bobby Naderi

 Drive-Away Dolls (R)

Jamie, an uninhibited free spirit bemoaning yet another breakup with a girlfriend, and her demure friend Marian desperately needs to loosen up. In search of a fresh start, the two embark on an impromptu road trip to Tallahassee, but things quickly go awry when they cross paths with a group of inept criminals along the way. Starring Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein

 American Star (R)

An assassin on a final assignment in Fuerteventura, to kill a man he has never met. When his target is delayed, he finds himself drawn to the island, people and a ghostly shipwreck. Instead of following protocol he stays. But when the target returns, the world has shifted. Before everything was simple, now nothing is. Starring Ian McShane, Nora Arnezeder, Adam Nagaitis

Harley Quinn: The Complete Fourth Season Blu-ray Harley Quinn: The Complete Fourth Season (NR)

After former psychiatrist Harley Quinn breaks up with her boyfriend the Joker, she’s free to rebuild her reputation as a prominent gangster. With her newfound freedom, she’s no longer held back as a sidekick and can set her sights on becoming the most feared supervillain. To join the Legion of Doom, the most powerful crew of anti-heroes, she must prove her worth and defeat Gotham’s biggest heroes. Quinn’s liberation will ultimately motivate her to orchestrate an unpredictable round of mayhem to claim the city of herself. Starring Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell

 Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part Two (PG-13)

An endless army of shadow demons bent on the destruction of all reality swarms over our world and all parallel Earths! The only thing opposing them is the mightiest team of metahumans ever assembled. But not even the combined power of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and all their fellow superheroes can slow down the onslaught of this invincible horde. What mysterious force is driving them? And how do the long-buried secrets of the Monitor and Supergirl threaten to crush our last defense? Starring Jensen Ackles, Darren Criss, Meg Donnelly

 

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Auschwitz: Inside the Nazi State (2005) Rated NR

Posted on April 22, 2024 by laurarachel4

A miniseries looks at the final solution of the Nazi reign, focusing on the infamous Auschwitz. Starring Samuel West, Linda Hunt, and Gert Heidenreich.

This documentary goes from the opening of Auschwitz to the liberation of it in 1945. We look at the reasons for the concentration camps with interviews of survivors and reenactments. These interviews are not for the faint of heart. They dive into the darkest time in human history as they talk to the survivors and their guards. The show also includes clips from the Nuremberg trials. The documentary does a wonderful job looking at the life inside the concentration camps but doesn’t always give an explanation to the reason behind some of the decisions. I don’t think there is really any explanation to why humans do some of the things they do; you can only surmise. This series is worth the watch.

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