My quick rating - 3.7/10. "When ADT goes wrong? No idea on how good this one is, but only one way to find out." These words perfectly capture the anticipation and curiosity surrounding "Motion Detected," a film that explores the dark side of smart home security systems. While the concept holds promise, the execution falls short, resulting in my disappointing viewing experience. The story revolves around a recent victim of a terrifying home invasion who decides to move to what

My quick rating - 7.5/10. The Irreverent Comedian's life utilizes a vast archive including never-before-seen personal materials and featuring O'Neal's family and friends. I did think I was checking out a standup, but I really didn't know much about Patrice O'Neal, to be honest. But this was a very well-made look at the comedian with dozens of clips from a wide assortment of stars. It was the night's escape from the stupidest friggin' show on Aussie TV...I'm a Celebrity, Get M

My quick rating - 4.1/10. While recovering from an abusive relationship, Joy joins her friend's therapy group on an isolated mountainous retreat. Led by a doctor with experimental methods, the group is soon forced to confront a monstrous entity. I wouldn't have minded this one as much, but it took way too long to get going. The lead-up encompassed a ton of character building, which half the characters I couldn't have cared less about. But this is one of those movies where

My quick rating - 6.0/10. She definitely brings a unique perspective to the stage, being a native of India. Most of the highlights here involve direct comparisons to living in the USA versus how life was for her growing up. As an unapologetic, Indian-Immigrant mom, she has plenty to joke about, and the punch lines come fast and furious. A good background while I was working, since this never requires watching to get the full effect, minus her jokes about the " bindi ." It is

My quick rating - 3.4/10. “Marry Fuck Kill” tries to get the elements of a psychological thriller with those of a demonic possession thriller, but it falls flat in actually conveying a good storyline. While the premise of the movie is interesting enough—it starts with an innocent game that takes a dark turn—I feel that it does not use this premise to its advantage. The plot revolves around five friends meeting for their friend’s funeral, who took her own life in a surprisingl

My quick rating - 4,8/10. Holy crap, looks like the main bad guy in this is Dallas Page , you may know him as Diamond or DDP . The flick attempts to bring a twist to the home invasion genre by setting the story in the wild west. While it offers an interesting premise and features Dallas Page as a key antagonist, the execution falls short in several aspects. The film revolves around a family of homesteaders who find themselves at the mercy of a gang of outlaws. This revelati

My quick rating - 7.0/10. You can always tell when work pops up. This was the first time I had ever seen her do a comedy set. She is pretty damn funny, to be honest. She sounds off on parenting with her French wife, the perils of public bathrooms, and why she's tired of going high when others go low. Good for an hour's worth of entertainment that won't take any form of mental strain to enjoy. As you can tell, Netflix is where to check this one out. Wanda Sykes I'm An Enterta

My quick rating - 3.3/10. All I know is "Mackenzie takes a job babysitting for a lonely young girl named Peyton, only to find out that something sinister may be happening in her home." It is really distracting when they hire actresses who look the same age to play various stages of adulthood. Between the mother and babysitter, Ariella Mossey , there couldn't be more than a couple of years between them. I felt like I was watching a school project the entire time at all levels

My quick rating - 7.8/10. Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling team up in an unlikely crime/mystery film that just works. The characters are acted out just the way they should be, which is often rare in buddy flicks. Crowe plays the heavy while Gosling plays the heavy drinker. They get paired up when Gosling is a Private detective working a case that Crowe inadvertently gets roped into. The two, of course, have no interest in working together, which adds to the comedy. This m

My quick rating - 6.5/10. I admittedly did NOT see the series when it was on the same streamer, so I am sure I will miss some of the nuances. Great sets and scenes. I can see that missing 5 seasons is leaving me a bit behind in the story as to why these wars are going on between these kings. But the battle scenes look well-choreographed and bloody. I am not sure if the lack of background from the show was the problem or the fact that things seemed to jump so quickly during th

My quick rating - 4.1/10. I see they are pulling a bit of star power by getting Adrienne Barbeau in this one. This one runs for a good hour+ where you are watching a well-acted drama about the relationship between two neighboring farm families being strained when one of them chooses to lease their land to an oil and gas company. I had to check back and make sure I was watching the right movie since it was not fitting the role of "horror" at all and was doing quite well in th

My quick rating - 3.6/10. Appears to be another STV action flick starring Dolph Lundgren , which may or may not be a good thing depending on who you ask. Looks as though he and the rest of the wedding party are going to have to defend a group of mercenaries taking over the venue where Luke Wilson and Nicky Whelan are getting hitched. The initial lead-up to the siege is basically just showing the best man and the groom's best friend getting drunk, so the setup isn't all that

My quick rating - 3.2/10. Let's see if my streak of horror flick deletions continues. Aj and his brother revisit the spot where their parents were killed. But legend has it that there is something mysterious roaming these woods. I wonder how they found such a group of unlikeable characters and put them all in the same movie? I am having a hard time choosing which one of these morons I want to die first. Good news, though, since they are all having sex right off the bat on the

My quick rating - 7.0/10. A chaotic intervention. An action-packed stay in rehab. After a weird couple of years, John Mulaney comes out swinging in his return to the stage. I enjoyed his style of presentation. A very matter-of-fact way of talking about his previous issues and making light of them. Pretty funny stuff. Currently streaming on Netflix John Mulaney: Baby J (2023) #comedy #IMDB #Plex

My quick rating - 6.0/10. This worked perfectly fine for the background as I did a motherboard swap. I had a few decent laughs, but nothing I would revisit. Good enough for a listen, though. He hit a couple of topics, including love languages, loser friends, and negotiating with his Asian parents. Currently streaming on Amazon Jimmy O. Yang: Guess How Much? (2023) #comedy #IMDB #Plex

My quick rating - 2.1/10. Antigone Corday ( Betsey Brown ) is an aspiring social media influencer. She is mourning the recent death of her brother, Jeremiah, a well-known pundit and voice for progressive causes. Soon, she receives a mysterious package in the mail--a pre-recorded video of Jeremiah. He claims to have uncovered a conspiracy that will throw her worldview, and the fate of the planet, into question. The budget in this one is clear the moment it gets rolling, and i

My quick rating - 6.5/10. Having grown sick and tired of his centuries as Dracula's lackey, Renfield finds a new lease on life — and maybe even redemption — when he falls for feisty, perennially angry traffic cop Rebecca Quincy. I am so glad they didn't soften this one up to get a PG rating. Chris McKay , behind the camera, made sure to use the blood in abundance to make sure all the kills were definite. Nicolas Cage playing Dracula was perfectly cast and quite amusing, al

My quick rating - 6.5/10. This one popped on Radarr, and I cannot for the life of me place it, which I should be able to since this was at the time I was working at West Coast Video. I do like how it mentions "from the director of Pitch Black , " David Twohy , considering that movie came out nearly a decade after this LOL. I am surprised I have never heard of this movie. Quite good for the time. It didn't need flashy effects to tell a solid time travel story. Nice to see Jeff

My quick rating - 3.9/10. Going in blind on this one, but this flick is an Australian horror film that takes a group of friends on a terrifying journey into an abandoned house. Unfortunately, despite some promising ideas, the film falls short in execution, ultimately delivering a disappointing experience. One of the film's major drawbacks is the characters' consistently bad decision-making. It's frustrating to watch as they make one poor choice after another, which ultimately