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Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Review by Josh Davis

October 11, 2022 12:48 pm |

“Hocus Pocus 2,” the sequel to the 1993 Disney film about three trick-or-treaters forced to battle three resurrected witches, is likely to be divisive among newcomers and fans of the original. The first film was campy, fun, lightweight fare that built a loyal cult following after a tepid initial commercial and critical run. Almost three...

Bullet Train Movie Review by Josh Davis

Published by Leftover Brian

August 13, 2022 7:41 am |

Modern trailers often give movies away, but if you’ve seen the trailer for “Bullet Train” you get the gist. Brad Pitt’s character is hired for some sort of heist on a train. Things go awry. Wackiness ensues. There’s not much more to it. Pitt plays Ladybug, a man of indeterminate criminal background who reluctantly takes...

NOPE Movie Review by Michael Winkler

Published by Leftover Brian

July 26, 2022 12:11 pm |

Jordan Peele takes on the roles of writer, producer, and director for the third time in his newest creation “NOPE”. Peele combines elements of horror, sci-fi, comedy, and drama and puts his spin on classic alien invasion films. While the storytelling is a bit erratic at times, “Nope” works regardless. After “Get Out” and “US”,...

Thor: Love and Thunder Movie Review by Steven Redgrave

Published by Leftover Brian

July 18, 2022 6:32 pm |

WARNING: MAY CONTAIN SOME SPOILERS Thor: Love and Thunder is the latest installment in Marvel Studios’ long standing odyssey, with Director Taika Waititi returning after his success in refueling the franchise with the well received film, Thor Ragnarok, and shifting from the franchise’s more serious and bleak tone that started in Phase 1 of the...

Jurassic World Dominion Movie Review by Michael Winkler

Published by Leftover Brian

June 12, 2022 6:45 pm |

Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) was tasked with directing the final installment of the “Jurassic World” series. After what was widely accepted as a great job with “Jurassic World”, Trevorrow should’ve been able to stick the landing and ride off into the sunset knowing he left one of the most storied franchises in cinematic history off...