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FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT

It"s FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT in which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing and discussing films - we"re not experts, just film fans. Please note there will be SPOILERS. Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library All artwork/pictures from IMDb

tv & film film reviews

All Episodes

00:16:49

Friday Family Film Night: INSIDE OUT 2 review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/09/27

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing INSIDE OUT 2 (2024), directed by Kelsey Mann, from a script by Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein and Kelsey Mann. Puberty is messy in this fantastic sequel to Pixar's original 2015 hit movie. Riley (Kensington Tallman) is now thirteen and just when Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith) and the rest of Riley's emotions (Lewis Black as Anger, Tony Hale as Fear and Liza Lapira as Disgust) think they have everything running smoothly, a new crew of

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00:33:15

Friday Family Film Night: PROBLEMISTA review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/09/21

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing PROBLEMISTA (2023), from writer/director Julio Torres. A timid immigrant named Alejandro (Julio Torres) embarks on a journey away from his idyllic home to come to New York to CHASE HIS DREAM. His journey is rocky navigating immigration, housing and career which includes attempting to wrangle the chaotic whims of an eccentric art critic, Elizabeth (Tilda Swinton) in hopes of extending his stay in America so he can pursue his dream of becoming a toymaker.

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00:20:15

Friday Family Film Night: ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME...

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/09/20

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT'S ME MARGARET (2023), from Judy Blume's novel, the screenplay and direction are by Kelly Fremon Craig. After her parents, Barbara and Herb (Rachel McAdams and Benny Safdie) surprise her with a move to the suburbs of New Jersey, Margaret Simon (Abby Ryder Fortson) struggles to navigate the social pressures of 6th grade, religion, family turmoil and her changing body. The film clocks in at 1 h and 46 m, is rated

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00:29:17

Friday Family Film Night: THE IRON CLAW review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/31

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE IRON CLAW (2023), from writer/director Sean Durkin. Based on the true story of the Von Erich wrestling dynasty, the film is told from the viewpoint of Kevin Von Erich (Zac Efron) and weaves the tale of how this Texas-based wrestling family's legacy is marked by both incredible success in the ring and tragic personal struggles, offering a raw and honest portrayal of the human cost of fame and fortune. Rounding out the cast is Jeremy Allen White as

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00:17:14

Friday Family Film Night: A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/30

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992), from writers Kim Wilson, Kelly Candaele, Babaloo Mandel and Lowell Ganz; the film was directed by Penny Marshall. A heartwarming and inspiring film about two sisters, Dottie and Kit (Geena Davis and Lori Petty) who join a women's baseball league that forms during World War II. Together with their teammates, a motley crew of interesting women and personalities, they navigate the challenges of societal

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00:25:53

Friday Family Film Night: HARVEY review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/24

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing HARVEY (1950), from a screenplay by writers Mary Chase, Oscar Brodney and Myles Connolly; the film is directed by Henry Koster. Elwood Dowd (James Stewart) is an extremely friendly man who, to his elder sister's (Josephine Hull) dismay, insists on befriending any and all strangers he meets and introducing them to his best pal Harvey; a giant 6 foot tall talking rabbit that only he can see.. The film has a run time of 1 h and 44 m, is rated Approved and

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00:29:08

Friday Family Film Night: IF review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/23

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing IF (2024), from writer/director John Krasinski. A young girl, Bea (Cailey Fleming) who lost her mother to illness now finds herself in danger of also losing her father (John Krasinski). As her father prepares for an operation that could save his life, the young girl stumbles upon a world of abandoned imaginary friends and works with a mysterious man (Ryan Reynolds) to help them. The film clocks in at 1 h and 44 m, is rated PG and is currently

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00:17:44

Friday Family Film Night: BOY KILLS WORLD review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/17

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing BOY KILLS WORLD (2024), from a screenplay by Tyler Burton Smith and Arend Remmers; the film is directed by Moritz Mohr. In this chaotic action/comedy, a deaf and mute boy is trained to become a deadly weapon of revenge against the evil overlords who destroyed his family. The film stars Bill Skarsgård as the boy as a man and includes Jessica Rothe as June 27, Famke Janssen as Hilda Van Der Koy, Brett Goldman as her brother, Gideon and Yayan Ruhian as the

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00:14:58

Friday Family Film Night: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/17

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE (2024), from writers Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the film is directed by Shawn Levy. The long awaited third installment in the Deadpool franchise finds Deadpool/Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) on a mission to save his corner of the multiverse from destruction, but he needs the help of a reluctant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman reprising his role) to get it done. A cornucopia of cameos are littered throughout, has

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00:28:31

Friday Family Film Night: PUNCH DRUNK LOVE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/10

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing PUNCH DRUNK LOVE (2002), from writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson. A lonely and socially awkward man, Barry Egan (a magnificent Adam Sandler), trapped in a dysfunctional family finds his world upended when he unexpectedly finds love in his sister's co-worker/friend, Lena (Emily Watson). However, a recent mistake threatens to derail his newfound happiness. The film has a run time of 1 h and 35 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Hulu and to

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00:26:13

Friday Family Film Night: THE FISHER KING review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/10

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE FISHER KING (1991), from writer Richard LaGravenese, the film is directed by Terry Gilliam. A narcissistic radio host, Jack Lucas (Jeff Bridges), has it all and is riding high on a wave of fame, success and adulation. However, one day his reckless words inadvertently inspire a tragic event, plunging him into a self-destructive spiral. He crosses paths with a mentally ill man, Parry (a luminescent Robin Williams) and together they embark on

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00:35:32

Friday Family Film Night: AMERICAN FICTION review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/03

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing AMERICAN FICTION (2023), from writer/director Cord Jefferson and based off Percival Everett's novel ERASURE. While reconnecting with his family, a frustrated novelist, Thelonious "Monk" Ellison (a transcendent Jeffrey Wright in the lead role), tired of the literary landscape that handsomely rewards authors of stereotypical portrayals of Black characters and Black trauma, secretly writes a satirical, over-the-top "Black" novel that to

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00:18:53

Friday Family Film Night: IDIOCRACY review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/08/02

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing IDIOCRACY (2006), from writers Mike Judge and Etan Cohen, the film is directed by Mike Judge. The film follows a remarkably average man, Joe Bauers (Luke Wilson), who wakes up from a military experiment 500 years into the future only to discover he is now the smartest man on Earth. Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard and Terry Crews round out the main cast of this over the top, satirical look at a world that is possibly rooted in our own reality. The

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00:21:40

Friday Family Film Night: MILLENNIUM ACTRESS

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/07/27

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing MILLENNIUM ACTRESS (2001), from writers Satoshi Kon and Sadayuki Murai, the film is directed by Satoshi Kon and Kô Matsuo. The life, love and obsessions of a beloved but reclusive movie star, Chiyoko Fujiwara (voiced through different ages by Fumiko Orikasa, Mami Koyama and Miyoko Shôji) are imaginatively explored and interwoven with scenes from her work as an actress, when she agrees to a rare interview. The film has a run time of 1 h and 27 m, is rated

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00:31:20

Friday Family Film Night: PAPRIKA review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/07/27

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing PAPRIKA (2006), from writers Yasutaka Tsutsui, Seishi Minakami and Satoshi Kon, the film is directed by Satoshi Kon. A young scientist, Chiba Atsuko, and her alter ego, Paprika (voiced by Megumi Hayashibara), must try to solve a mystery when the world of dreams becomes deadly after an experimental technology that allows users to share dreams is stolen. The film clocks in at 1 h and 30 m, is rated R and is available on YouTube movies or to

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00:28:59

Friday Family Film Night: HEATHERS review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/07/20

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing HEATHERS (1988), from a script by Daniel Waters, the film is directed by Michael Lehmann. In this dark comedy, a girl named Veronica (Winona Ryder) feels hopelessly trapped as a member of the most popular clique in her high school, the Heathers - Heather Chandler (Kim Walker), Heather Duke (Shannen Doherty) and Heather McNamara (Lisanne Falk). Then a mysterious new student named J.D. (Christian Slater) sweeps her off her feet and offers a deadly solution to

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00:31:19

Friday Family Film Night: BOTTOMS review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/07/19

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing BOTTOMS (2023), from writers Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott, the film is directed by Emma Seligman. In this raunchy comedy, school outcasts PJ (Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri) hatch a scheme to attract the attention of the popular girls, particularly Isbael (Havana Rose Liu) and Brittany (Kaia Gerber), at their school by starting a fight club.. The film clocks in at 1 h and 31 m, is rated R and is available to stream on MGM+ or to buy/rent

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00:18:17

Friday Family Film Night: HIT MAN review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/07/13

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing HIT MAN (2023), based off articles in the Texas Monthly by writer Skip Hollandsworth, the script here is credited to Glen Powell and Richard Linklater (who is also the director). The film follows the story of a bland college philosophy professor named Gary Johnson (Glen Powell) who finds himself living a double-life when he agrees to moonlight for the local police department as a fake hitman. Soon things get muddled when he starts developing feelings for a

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00:22:42

Friday Family Film Night: THE FALL GUY review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/07/12

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE FALL GUY (2024), from writers Glen A. Larson and Drew Pearce, the film is directed by David Leitch. Stuntman Colt Seavers (Ryan Gosling) suffers an almost fatal injury and is pulled out of a self-imposed retirement when he's asked to work on a movie directed by his former girlfriend, Jody (Emily Blunt), but quickly learns there's more to this job than taking a few bumps and possibly rekindling an old romance. He must also find the

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00:45:58

Friday Family Film Night: ORDINARY PEOPLE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2024/07/06

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ORDINARY PEOPLE (1980), from the writers Alvin Sargent and Nancy Dowd (uncredited), from Judith Guest's novel, the film is directed by Robert Redford and garnered 4 Oscars (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Writing/Screenplay based on Material from another Medium and Best Supporting Actor). Conrad Jarrett (Timothy Hutton) struggles with the guilt of going on after a tragic accident claims the life of his older brother, as his mother (an electrifying

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