New This Week on DVD, January 9, 2024

 

Far Haven (NR)

In 1887, after serving two years in Yuma Territorial Prison, wrongfully accused Hunter Braddock, a virtuous man with a complex past, moves back to the Arizona town of Far Haven to start over with his two young children. But when his father-in-law is brutally attacked by an unidentified raiding party, Braddock must take on the corrupt forces strangling the town in order to protect what he loves most. Starring Nancy Stafford, Jesse Kove, Lev Cameron

 The Highest of Stakes (NR)

A documentary on Richard Heart and the Hex Token. Starring Lamont Black, Captain RG3, Richard Heart 

 The Mental State (NR)

In the heart of rural Kentucky, a high school senior and his family struggle to cope with the true identity and intentions of a dangerous town shooter. Starring Alyssa Sutherland, Bryan Greenberg, Carly Pope

 The Royal Hotel (R)

After running out of money while backpacking in a tiny, male-dominated town in the Australian outback, two friends resort to a working holiday at the Royal Hotel. When the locals behavior starts crossing the line, the girls find themselves trapped in an unnerving situation that grows rapidly out of their control. Starring Julia Garner, Jessica Henwick, Hugo Weaving

 They Turned Us Into Killers (NR)

A girl named Karma is drugged and assaulted by her boyfriend, BJ, which leads to her tragically committing suicide. Prior to this devastating event, she writes a letter to her best friend, Star, detailing the horrific events that unfolded that fateful night. Determined to seek revenge against those responsible, Star hunts down BJ and his brothers, and begins to torture them, while reading to them Karma’s suicide letter, before taking each of their lives. Starring Taryn Manning, Scout Taylor-Compton, Michael Berryman

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Timothée Chalamet

 

 Homeland (2011) Rated TV-MA

A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil.

 Hostiles (2017) Rated R

In 1892, a legendary Army Captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory.

 Little Women (2019) Rated PG

Jo March reflects back and forth on her life, telling the beloved story of the March sisters – four young women, each determined to live life on her own terms.

 Law & Order (1990) Rated TV-PG

A murder (usually adapted from current events), is tracked from two separate vantage points. The first half of the show follows an investigation of a crime by the police, the second half follows the prosecution of the same crime in court.

 Bones and All (2022) Rated R

A young woman embarks on a 1000 mile odyssey through America where she meets a disenfranchised drifter. But all roads lead back to their terrifying pasts and to a final stand that will determine whether love can survive their otherness.

Synopsis by IMDB. 

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The Passion (2016) Rated TV-PG

A retelling of Jesus Christ as He makes the ultimate sacrifice for all mankind. Starring Tyler Perry, Jencarlos Canela, and Chris Daughtry.

While I understand the route these creative artists were taking, it didn’t turn out well. It’s one thing to try to make it modern and hip – it’s another when you lose sight of the story you’re telling. They missed the reason of Christ’s death. The music was hit or miss; there were some I loved and others that hurt my ears. The acting, too, was at times brilliant and other times off the mark. I didn’t get the reason behind Perry talking to the audience. That’s something that works better in films than stage productions that are filmed. Although, at times, I enjoyed some of the questions and answers. It’s like what someone else said, “It’s a hot mess.” That it was. It’s not worth the watch.

 

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New This Week in Theaters, January 4, 2024

 

Night Swim (2024) - IMDb Night Swim (PG-13)
Opens on Friday, January 5th
Starring: Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amelie Hoeferle

After the Waller family move into a new house, they find an unknown supernatural presence haunts the backyard swimming pool.


Memory (2023 film) - Wikipedia Memory (R)
Opens on Friday, January 5th
Starring: Jessica Chastain, Peter Sarsgaard, Brooke Timber

Sylvia is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life. This is blown open when Saul follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past.


Trailer for 'Race For Glory: Audi vs Lancia' Starring Riccardo Scamarcio |  FirstShowing.net Race for Glory: Audi vs. Lancia (R)
Opens on Friday, January 5th
Starring: Daniel Brühl, Riccardo Scamarcio, Katie Clarkson-Hill 

Inspired by true events that occurred during the fierce rivalry between Germany (Audi) and Italy (Lancia) at the 1983 Rally World Championships.

Noryang: Deadly Sea - CGV Cinemas Noryang: Deadly Sea (NR)
Opens on Friday, January 5th
Starring: Jeong Jae-yeong, Yeo Jin-goo, Huh Joon-ho 

Winter of 1598, the story of Yi Sun-shin’s last naval battle during the Japanese invasions of Korea that happened in the Noryang Strait.

Weak Layers (2024) - IMDb Weak Layers (NR)
Opens on Friday, January 5th
Starring: Katie Burrell, Jadyn Wong, Chelsea Conwright 

Three party-loving best friends set out to win a ski-movie competition. An uproarious comedy that takes on the male-dominated ski industry.

Synopsis by IMDB. 

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Run the Burbs (CBC) Rated NR

 A young Canadian family takes a different approach to living in the suburbs. Starring Rakhee Morzaria, Andrew Phung, and Roman Pesino. 

When I first watched this show I was a little nervous about how far they would push the envelope with their different approach. While the family does have fun, and over exaggerated fun at that, the story does have a wonderful family unit. They love each other and encourage each other with the decisions in their lives. It’s like a perfect Leave it to Beaver, modern family, where love means never being critical or saying that something is wrong. That’s not love, but it is a fictional family.  The only drawback is that the daughter is an LGBTQ+ character. While it’s not the focus, as of yet, it still is rather sad. This show is fun to watch but not worth the watch. 

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The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) Rated PG

A farmer joins a Confederate guerrilla unit on the run from Union soldiers who killed his family. Starring Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George, and Sondra Locke.

Clint Eastwood does what he does best in this film. His character has the usual morals and defiance of authority. The film is a typical western with shootouts and action making up most of the film. The script is well written, having Eastwood’s character undertake a transformation throughout the film. The supporting cast are just as good and significant in helping Eastwood’s character learn as he struggles with revenge and injustice. This is one of those films that is worth the watch.

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A Ruby Herring Mystery (Hallmark) Rated NR

 A news reporter discovers that she has a knack for finding murderers. Starring Taylor Cole, Stephen Huszar, and Karen Holness. 

I’m actually quite surprised with this series. I wasn’t expecting it to have as good of a storyline as it foes, even if it is cliched. The chemistry between the actors is better than I’ve seen in other Hallmark series. I rather enjoyed Huszar as the leading man, and I would like to see him in other films. Cole, on the hand, wasn’t as natural. Although, she got better with time. She also doesn’t look like a natural red head; the wigs didn’t work well. They either should have dyed her hair or done better at the casting call. This series is average, and I’m not surprised it didn’t last long. It’s not worth the watch. 

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New This Week on DVD, January 2, 2024

 

 The Holdovers (R)

A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam. Starring Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’Vine Joy Randolph

 The Marsh King’s Daughter (R)

Helena, a woman living a seemingly ordinary life, hides a dark secret—her father is the infamous ‘Marsh King’, the man who kept her and her mother captive in the wilderness for years. After a lifetime of trying to escape her past, Helena is forced to face her demons when her father unexpectedly escapes from prison. Starring Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, Garrett Hedlund

 Condition of Return (UR)

A churchgoing woman makes a heinous deal with the Devil in order to save her soul. Starring Natasha Henstridge, Lydia Hearst, AnnaLynne McCord, Dean Cain

 Spector (TV-MA)

A four-part documentary series about enigmatic, legendary music producer Phil Spector and what happened on the fateful night of February 3, 2003 when actress Lana Clarkson was shot dead in his mansion. Starring Phil Spector


 The Agnostic (UR)

Christian widow, is contacted by a strange man, who turns out to be the husband of her late husband’s mistress. Starring Taral Hicks-Dawson, Natasha L. Malone

 

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The 2024 Blindspot Film Series, Part 9

 

Here are my Blindspot films for 2024. For those who don’t know, the term Blindspot is given to films that you haven’t seen. Last year, I was unable to watch any film on my list. I really need to make a point and watch these films. I just have too many other films on the list, including new and old programs. It also doesn’t help that most on the list are hard to come by. So, for another year here is my list, let me know what your Blindspot films are – add them to the comments.

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) Rated PG-13

After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him.

Dead Lawyers (2004) Rated NR

A crooked lawyer gets killed in an accident. As punishment for his wrongful practices, he is sent back to Earth to redeem himself by working for a law firm that specializes in cases where miscarriage of justice occurred.

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1997) Rated NR

The year is 1886, and New England’s fishing harbors are the scene for a “creature of unknown origin” destroying ships at sea. It is the job of Professor Pierre Arronax, a marine expert, and Ned Land, the iron-willed sailor, to learn the truth of the “monster” roaming the seas. The great novelist, Jules Verne, described this perilous journey to the darkest depths of the sea with Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus.

For the Boys (1991) Rated R

With the help of the singer and dancer Dixie Leonhard, US-Entertainer Eddie Sparks wants to bring some fun to the soldiers during World War II. Becoming a perfect team, they tour from North Africa to the Pacific to act for “the boys.” Later they continue their work, but when the author Silver gets involved with McCarthy’s campaign and is fired by Eddie, Dixie turns away from him too.

Thunder Road (2004) Rated NR

The greatest thing about the Cub Scouts is the annual Pinewood Derby. While young Billy has visions of speed and beauty for his pinewood race car, his father becomes ridiculously obsessed with crossing the finish line first. A young boy struggles to hang on to a dream as his father hijacks his Cub Scout experience.

Marriage Is a Private Affair (1944) Rated NR

Theo has had many boyfriends who wanted to marry her. Since her mother, Mrs. Selworth, has been married many times, Theo is unsure of commitment. Without much thought, she finally accepts the proposal of Air Corps Lieutenant Tom West. After the honeymoon, Tom’s father dies, and Tom goes into the defense industry. When Theo has a baby, she hates the idea of being matronly and wants to be the old party girl. The problem is that her husband is working constantly. She looks to her friends, who are having their own problems and to her old flame Captain Lancing. To decide on what she wants to do with her baby and her life, Theo must grow up.

Married Bachelor (1941) Rated NR

A man’s marriage suffers when he pretends to be a bachelor while promoting “his” best-selling book about married life (actually written by an eccentric professor) in order to pay off a debt to a gangster.

Tigers (2012) Rated NR

A man goes back to his parents’ house in the desert to retrieve few things from his childhood before selling it, but memories that bring back his true passion for sailing make him decide to keep the place.

Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) Rated PG-13

Jake Sully lives with his newfound family formed on the extrasolar moon Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was previously started, Jake must work with Neytiri and the army of the Na’vi race to protect their home.

Interstellar (2014) Rated PG-13

A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity’s survival.

Synopsis by IMDB.

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