Horror/Thriller Indie

“Zombeavers”

By Brett_G on

6.9

The things you find in the depths of Amazon Prime Video… The schlock that makes even Shudder blush.

That brings us to “Zombeavers,” which delivers in kind on its promise for zombie beavers! Turn your brain off and watch the hilarity ensue as this merry band of brainless misfits gets picked off by, you guessed it, zombified beavers! With the production value of an adult film… often also with the script quality of an adult film… you’ll feel better about your next film choice, having had your palate thoroughly cleansed by this legendary piece of art.

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Rom-Com Romance Throwback

“About Time”

By Brett_G on

8.2

A Rachel McAdams rom-com… AND it includes time travel!?!?! You know I’m here for it!

What begins as a quirky tale of adolescent pursuits of summer love slowly and decisively morphs into one of the most wise, thought provoking reflections on life and love I’ve seen in ages! Bill Nighy has such a gift for being both insightful and insanely hilarious at the same time. Definitely keep a box of tissues handy, and wear your heart on your sleeve for this amazing throwback!

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Romance Suspense/Thriller

“Die My Love”

By Brett_G on

6.2

This reminded me a lot of Jennifer Lawrence’s other strange film that mostly takes place in a house where someone has writer’s block – “Mother!” This film, too, left me utterly befuddled. Alas, I made it to the end, even if it was out of spite. I can’t really tell you what the journey was for, but I can guarantee you it was WEIRD. Disturbing imagery and nonsensical narrative keeps you guessing pretty much from the first frame to the last. Be prepared to want to take a cold shower after this one…

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Comedy Drama Indie

“Ella McKay”

By Brett_G on

7.9

A feel-good political drama/comedy? As insane as that sounds – yes. A great one, at that!

Get ready to hate this husband with every fiber of your being. Punchable doesn’t even begin to describe him by the time the third act rolls around. The messiness of the family was relatable and I was able to find a great comfort in the imperfection of almost everyone on the screen. There was a realness here that really made me feel at home for an hour and a half, and left me a bit bummed out that the credits were already rolling. We all need a good scream from time to time… I’m with you, Jamie Lee Curtis!

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Horror/Thriller

“Black Phone 2”

By Brett_G on

8.2

I really dug the homages to past horror movies in this one! Going full “Nightmare on Elm St.” allowed the story to blossom nicely to a whole other level of terrorizing fun. Ethan Hawke continues to be genuinely terrifying as the Grabber, who gets a well fleshed out backstory in this installment. Really well crafted scares and tension you could cut with a knife. Everything you loved from the first, and more. All without losing its charm.

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