Saturday, May 28, 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era


Several members of the Crawley family head to the South of France to inquire about a villa that the Dowager Countess has newly inherited. While the Dowager Countess herself, the staff and Lady Mary remain at Downton hosting a film crew that is making a new "talking" picture.

For fans of the show this is exactly what you would expect from a Downton Abbey sequel. Silly humor, satisfying nostalgia, and sweet sentimentality all wrapped up into two hours and five minutes. 

**** Must See for Downton disciples 

Rated PG (for mature themes)

Monday, May 16, 2022

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent


With his career and personal life declining and close to financial ruin, actor Nick Cage, with much trepidation, accepts an offer to attend a wealthy fan's birthday party. 

Completely and unexpectedly entertaining. This tongue in cheek take on Hollywood makes so much fun of itself that you can't help but laugh and enjoy the ride. Nicolas Cage is absolutely brilliant and the references to his past films are just as fabulous. 

*** Must See

Rated R (for language, sexual references, drug use, and violence)


Monday, May 9, 2022

Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

 

Dr. Stephen Strange opened a portal to the multiverse, (see Spider-Man: No Way Home) and as such has created a threat that he may not be equipped to handle. 

This was an underwhelming continuation of WandaVision, with several Marvel cameo's. There is really nothing new here. Just another after credit scene that leads to... more Marvel? 

An extremely long vignette, that boarders on the line of horror film is overall seemingly forgettable.

*1/2 Meh

Rated PG-13 (for language, violence, moderate horror and gore)