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“Under the Tuscan Sun”

By Brett_G on April 14, 2020

7.9

Oh… she rebuilds the house while also rebuilding herself! I get it now.

One of those pleasant surprises you find surfing through a pile of movies that happens to enter your life at just the right moment, and hit your emotions in just the right spot.

A heartfelt tale of a writer rebuilding her life in the beautiful landscape of Tuscany. Making friends and building a life all while learning who she is as a person and what is really important to her in the process. Very well done sleeper hit. Diane lane really knocks it out of the park with this one.

Classic Horror/Thriller

“Rosemary’s Baby”

By Brett_G on April 13, 2020

8.2

What the hell was that?

I definitely see why this film is a classic, and there are many aspects that have now become commonplace in horror movies, but damn. Just when you think you know what’s going on, it takes a turn deeper into the darkness. Spectacular horror directing, suspense building, and acting. Heavily influenced by the French renaissance films of old.

Action Documentary Throwback

“Scarface”

By Brett_G on April 9, 2020

9.2

More snow than a Michigan snow storm…

The classic f**king tale of Tony f**king Montana! Say hello to this f**king legendary film with some of the best f**king cinematography and acting in a gangster movie this side of the f**king Godfather trilogy. Al Pacino and company f**king shine as a perfect cast to bring this based on true events story to f**king life. If you have three f**king hours to spare, this is a great f**king way to spend it if you don’t mind a little blood and a few f**king profanities sprinkled in. The acting by Pacino in Tony’s finale is something to f**king behold. Many a master classes in the art of f**king acting. F**king great soundtrack, too.

Action Comedy Indie

“30 Minutes or Less”

By Brett_G on April 3, 2020April 3, 2020

6.8

A classic b-roll heist film. Funny, oddball, and perfect for the cast. Totally forgot they filmed the heist scenes in Ludington! Turn your brain off and watch Eisenberg and Ansari kill it in the comedy department. Lowest denominator comedy at its finest.

Documentary Netflix Romance

“Tiger King”

By Brett_G on March 30, 2020

7.2

Good lord… that got weird. Just when you think it can’t get any worse or lower the bar any further, it happens. Cat people, man… the lunacy of the exotic animal trade/polygamy world is on full display for all parts of this documentary.

Lessons learned :

1. Don’t hire a hit man to hire a hit man to kill your business nemesis.

2. Much like Ron Burgundy reads anything on the teleprompter, a tiger will eat anything covered in sardine oil.

3. A jet ski slow-mo entrance set to “eye of the tiger” can make even the biggest doofus look badass.