Reviews

I stumbled upon this show a few years ago on Shudder. Some of the movies they show are way too gory for my taste but I enjoyed watching Joe Bob's commentary. He has a conversational tone when talking about the movies and digs into details about the writing, production and directing. He would also dig up facts about the historical event or person the film may have been based upon. That is what I enjoyed because it wasn't a show just fawning over the actors in the movie they were showing.

My favorite of his episodes are the one where he talks about Tobe Hooper's career. It will bring you to tears when he talks about how Tobe just couldn't catch a break in trying to move from indie to big budget movies. Another monologue that is really good is one in which is discusses why an aspiring filmmaker should stop making excuses and just start making a movie. I could go on with my favorites but there are way too many.

When the show started out the character of the mail girl was mostly off screen. Occasionally Joe Bob might ask her about the audience comments on social media or her reaction to the movie. At the end of the episode he would bring her out so she could give a letter from a viewer of the show. He would read the letter then end the show with a silly joke.

Sadly this new season has become the Joe Bob and Darcy the mail girl show. They try to make it seem as if she is having a conversation with Joe Bob about the movie but it is obvious it is all scripted. When they had an actress from one of the movies on the show, Darcy's idea of an interview is to talk to the actress about all the things they have in common. That is not an interview, it is a boring conversation between two people. Darcy would always do cosplay based on a character in the movie. Now that cosplay has evolved into silly skits. Most of the skits or conversations always end with Darcy making Joe Bob look like an idiot. Also, they have incorporated wrestlers into the show as guests since Darcy is a fan of wrestling. It seems as if they are pushing her on the audience in order to try to launch her own show or take over the Last Drive-In.

I miss the original format of the show. The mail girl needs to go back to being a mainly offscreen character and let Joe Bob talk about the movie. The low rating reflects the new season. I would have given the earlier seasons a 9 or 10 star rating.

I've seen all the previous Insidious movies and was really looking forward to the latest movie in the series. I was so disappointed after I left the theater. This movie didn't come close to the other movies in adding anything interesting to the story.

The plot involves the character of Patrick Wilson and his son beginning to realize that they both have forgotten memories. Their memories were blocked in the previous movies to prevent them from remembering what happened in the "Further". Once the son has been dropped off at college he starts getting visions that feel real. He also learns he can astral project himself and explore these visions. The build up to the father and son going into the Further and discovering their past is boring. Once they are in the Further it felt like a rehash of the previous movies, it didn't add anything new. The movie fell flat without the character of Elise, who only appears for about two minutes. Elise brought a lot of warmth to the previous movies and made you care about her and the other characters.

If you've seen the other Insidious movies wait to watch this one on a streaming service, it's not worth going to a theater to see. If you've never seen any of the other Insidious movies don't start with this one. Go back and watch the earlier ones which are much better.

I am a fan of Guy Ritchie and really enjoyed his last films The Wrath and The Gentlemen. This film was a total letdown because there wasn't any real chemistry among the leads and the plot was a little thin. As you watch Jason Statham's team go from country to country trying to prevent the sale of a stolen AI device it feels like a travel show instead of an action/comedy movie. Jason Statham was great as always and the only reason I sat through the entire movie. I like the fact that Jason Statham doesn't take himself too seriously and can be really funny. Hugh Grant did a good job playing the sleazy billionaire weapons dealer brokering the sale of the stolen device. He is the reason the team starts out thinking they are looking for weapons instead of a device that can disrupt the world's banking system. Josh Harnett plays an actor that Hugh Grant's character is infatuated with and wants to meet. Jason Statham convinces the actor to work with him so the team can get close to Hugh Grant and find the device before it is sold.

Even though I was disappointed by this film if Guy Ritchie makes a sequel and brings back Jason Statham I will probably go see the movie.

From the previews I thought this movie was going to be a funny light hearted mystery. It was a mystery but it wasn't funny. The best thing in the movie was Saoirse Ronan, she was genuinely sweet and funny. I like Sam Rockwell but he portrayed such an indifferent and sad character that he sucked all the humor and energy out of the movie. The only reason I sat through the whole movie was Saoirse Ronan who really pulled off the comedic role. If her character had not been in the movie I probably would have left because none of the other characters were interesting or likable. Also I think the motive for the murder was a little thin.

Brad Pitt gives a great performance as a criminal who is supposed to pick up a case from the Bullet Train. What should be a simple job turns into nonstop complications and action for Pitt. This movie takes off running with the introduction of the characters who are each on their own mission but all become intertwined as the movie progresses. I loved the way the director used flash backs to show how the characters ended up on the train. Also I enjoyed the surprise cameos in a couple of scenes. If you are looking for a fun fast paced movie you need to see Bullet Train.

I've been disappointed in the movies I've seen lately. The Black Phone broke the disappointment streak. To enjoy this movie you're going to have to go along with the supernatural happenings. I like that fact that the movie wasn't torture porn and relied more on creepy settings and jump scares. The fact that they nailed the feeling and music of the seventies helped to immerse you in the setting. The most important and enjoyable aspect of the movie is the relationship of the brother and sister. You got to know the characters unlike so many horror movies where the characters only purpose is to be a victim. Ethan Hawke was a very creepy and disgusting character. His look and the way he talked made it quite clear that he enjoyed playing head games with his victims. Overall it was another great film from Blumhouse Productions.

I've been watching this series on Syfy Friday rewind. I hadn't watched it in a while and it is great seeing it again. This is a fun series where you might also learn something about the past. The chemistry between the cast is great and I love Artie and Mrs. Frederic. There is a lot of playful humor but there are some episodes that will have you it tears. I love all the detail they put into the set pieces at the warehouse. It is enjoyable to watch when you aren't in the mood for some of the darker sci-fi fantasy series.