Dan Skip Allen
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The Hand That Rocks The Cradle Review – A New Psychological And Seductive Reimagining Of The Classic Suspense Thriller From The 90s
The Original “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle” came in 1992 and was directed by Curtis Hanson and starred Rebecca De Mornay, Julianne Moore, and Annabella Scioria. It was a pretty big hit for the time as far as these… Continue reading
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Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost Review – A Documentary That Hit Close To Home In More Ways Than One For Ben Stiller
When I was a kid, I vaguely remembered Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara from various sitcoms or television projects they would guest appear on. I was too young to watch Stiller and Meara, their sketch comedy act in the 1960s.… Continue reading
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Hal & Harper Review – A Dramedy Series With Realistic, And Emotional Characters Portrayed In An Innovative Way
I remember a few years ago, I watched a film in the Sundance Virtual portal called Cha Cha Real Smooth. It is a coming of age film written by, directed, and starring Cooper Raiff. It also starred Dakota Johnson in… Continue reading
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The Mastermind Review – A 1970s Heist Film That’s Not Really About The Heist. It’s A Character Study
I’m a sucker for a movie that takes place in the 1970s. There is something about the 70s aesthetic that is right up my alley. Throw in the setting of Framingham, Massachusetts, and now you have me very intrigued. The… Continue reading
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Guillermo Del Toro’s Frankenstein Review – Another Incredible Achievement By The Great Visionary Cinematic Director Guillermo Del Toro
There have been many different iterations of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein. I grew up watching the James Whale 1931 version starring Boris Karloff as the monster. It was part of my discovery of different kinds of films as a child. I… Continue reading
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Black Phone 2 Review – A Horror Sequel That Was Everything I Hoped It Would Be And More
The Black Phone was a 2022 physiological horror film directed by Scott Derrickson about a kidnapped boy Finney Blake who speaks to other deceased kidnapped boys through a disconnected Black Phone. He uses this information to defeat his abductor, The… Continue reading
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Urchin Review – Dickinson And Dillane Held Up A Mirror To My Life And It Was Scary To Look At
I’ve seen a lot of films about homeless or displaced people in my day. It’s a popular topic in Hollywood. I guess the drama or comedy that comes with being homeless or displaced is something that screenwriters find easy to… Continue reading
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Task Review – A Grounded In Reality Crime Drama With Fantastic Performances Across The Board
Task is another in a long line of FBI or law enforcement investigative series on streaming services in recent years. This time around, it’s on HBO Max and stars Mark Ruffalo in the lead role. These kinds of true events… Continue reading
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John Candy: I Like Me Review – A Genuine Comedy Genius That Made Me Laugh, And That’s A Rarity
There are probably a handful of people in my lifetime who have legitimately made me laugh out loud. One of those people is John Candy. He was one of those people who just could do the littlest thing, and I’d… Continue reading
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The Woman In Cabin 10 Review – A Solid Murder Mystery Based On A Best Selling Novel
I love a good murder mystery film. Especially one that has vibes of an Agatha Christie murder mystery. An example is a bunch of people all set in one location, such as a house, a plane, or in the case… Continue reading
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