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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

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00:21:40

Friday Family Film Night: A CHRISTMAS CAROL review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/12/29

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1951) which you can find on Plex but also to buy/rent on Prime Video. Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst, from the screenplay by Noel Langley and comes from Charles Dickens classic tale of the same name. This is the story of Ebenezer Scrooge (Alastair Sim), who's lost his humanity but is then visited by the ghost of his old business partner, Jacob Marley (Michael Horden), who's come to warn him that he should be a

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00:21:10

Friday Family Film Night: KRAMPUS review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/12/16

In which the Mister and I check out KRAMPUS (2015), which we caught on the TCM app but you can catch on Peacock, TBS, TNT and to buy/rent on Amazon Prime Video. From writers Todd Casey, Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields, the film is directed by Michael Dougherty. When the bickering of a young boy's family causes him to lose faith in Christmas he unwittingly brings forth an ancient spirit that is anything but merry. The film clocks in at 1 h 38 m and is rated PG-13. Please note there are

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00:16:00

Friday Family Film Night: ARTHUR CHRISTMAS review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/12/16

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (2011) which you can find on Max,. Prime Video, TBS and TNT but also to buy/rent on Prime Video. Directed by Sarah Smith and Barry Cook, from the screenplay by Peter Baynham and Sarah Smith and is brought to viewers by production companies Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation and Aardman Animations. The unthinkable happens when Santa and his heir apparent fail to deliver a child their gift. The only man willing to correct

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00:19:16

Friday Family Film Night: CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS...

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/12/16

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004) which you can find on AMC+ or on Prime Video. Directed by Joe Roth, from John Grisham's novel and screenplay by Chris Columbus' the film follows Luther and Nora Krank (Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis), who decide to skip Christmas when their only daughter decides to join the Peace Corp and not spend the holidays home. They encounter pushback from friends, colleagues and neighbors but are committed to their

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00:25:40

Friday Family Film Night: THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER...

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/12/09

In which the Mister and I check out THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER (1954), which we caught on the TCM app but you can catch on Max and to buy/rent on Amazon Prime Video. From director William Keighley and from George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart's stage play, the screenplay credit for the film goes to Julius J. and Philip G. Epstein. The film follows Sheridan Whiteside (a MAGNIFICENT Monty Woolley), a very popular and revered critic who is making a quick stop with his assistant, Maggie (Bette Davis in

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00:30:28

Friday Family Film Night: MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/12/02

In which the Mister and I check out MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION (1954), from director Douglas Sirk and from Lloyd C. Douglas' novel of the same name. There was a 1935 film which shared screenplay credits to Sarah Y. Mason, Victor Heerman and Finley Peter Dunne. This 1954 version also has a screenplay credit to Robert Blees and an adaptation credit to Wells Root. In this version, Bob Merrick (Rock Hudson) is a spoiled rich young man who's carelessness leads to an accident that takes resources

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00:19:45

Friday Family Film Night: THE INVISIBLE MAN review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/12/02

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE INVISIBLE MAN (1933) which we caught on the TCM app or currently to buy/rent on Prime. Directed by James Whale, from H.G. Wells' novel, a screenplay by R.C. Sherriff and uncredited screenplay credits to Preston Sturges and Philip Wylie. The story revolves around Dr. Griffin (a deliciously demented Claude Rains in his first speaking role), who's found a formula that enables him to be invisible which he plans to use to gain fame and

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00:22:59

Friday Family Film Night: LA PÍCARA SOÑADORA review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/11/25

In which the Mister and I check out LA PÍCARA SOÑADORA (1956), an Argentinean production from director, Ernesto Arancibia; from a script by Abel Santa Cruz and which starred Mirtha Legrand, Alfredo Alcón, Amalia Sánchez Ariño and Ricardo Galache. The story revolves around Silvia (Legrand, who as of this date is still with us), a young woman who works in the toy section of the famed Gándaras department stores. In order to make ends meet, she convinces her Godfather to let her "live" in

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00:26:21

Friday Family Film Night: RICH IN LOVE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/11/24

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing RICH IN LOVE (2020) which we caught on Netflix. Directed by Bruno Garotti, Jessica Blue and Anita Barbosa from a script by Bruno Garotti and Sylvio Gonçalves; the film follows Teto (Danilo Mesquita), a very spoiled rich kid who's had a charmed life and everything handed to him without much effort. That all changes when he meets Paula (Giovanna Lancellotti), a laser focused young woman who's in a pre-med program with aspirations of

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00:20:14

Friday Family Film Night: YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/11/19

In which the Mister and I check out YOU ARE NOT MY MOTHER (2021) which you can stream on Hulu. From writer/director Kate Dolan, the film follows Char (Hazel Doupe), a young woman who's living with her Grandmother (Ingrid Craigie) and Mother (Carolyn Bracken). Her mother suffers from depression and after a tense scene in the car, Char storms away but then later discovers the empty car. The police are called in and a missing persons report is put in but a few days later her mother comes back

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00:24:00

Friday Family Film Night: THE HOST review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/11/18

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE HOST (2006) which we caught on the Showtime app. Directed by Bong Joon Ho, from a script by Bong Joon Ho, Won-jun Ha and Chul-hyun Baek; the story follows a family on a race against time, trying to save their daughter/niece from a strange monster that's been lurking right under the Han River's surface. Commentary on government, how we're hurting the local wildlife and a family drama are all wrapped up within a monster movie -

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00:52:59

Friday Family Film Night: ANT-MAN AND THE WASP:...

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/11/11

In which the Mister and I check out ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA (2023) which you can stream on Disney+. From director Peyton Reed, and writing credits to Jeff Loveness, Stan Lee and Larry Lieber. This third film in the Ant-Man storyline follows Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) and his extended family getting dragged into and separated in the Quantum Realm, which holds many secrets for Janet (Michelle Pfeiffer) and introduces the Langs (Kathryn Newton as Cassie) and the Van Dynes (Evangeline Lilly as

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00:37:19

Friday Family Film Night: LIGHTYEAR review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/11/11

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing LIGHTYEAR (2023) which is available to stream on Disney+. Directed by Angus MacLane, from a script by Angus MacLane, Matthew Aldrich and Jason Headley; the story follows space ranger, Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans), who spends decades trying to fix a mistake while everyone around him learns to adapt and accepts their new normal. After many failed solo attempts, Buzz learns to let go a little and relies on Izzy (Keke Palmer), Sox (Peter Sohn), Mo

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00:59:17

Friday Family Film Night: GAMER review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/11/04

In which the Mister, Uncle Jay and I check out GAMER (2009) from writers/directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor. Ken Castle (Michael C. Hall) is an egregiously rich and powerful gaming creator whose games deal in exploitation - whether as a user or as a surrogate immersed in a shooter world where the stakes are high. A mediocre script that missed an opportunity to really deep dive into some interesting ethical questions and social commentary. The best part of the watch was hanging with Uncle

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00:48:51

Friday Family Film Night: FIVE NIGHT AT FREDDY'S review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/11/04

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing FIVE NIGHT AT FREDDY'S (2023) which is available in theaters and is streaming on Peacock. Directed by Emma Tammi, from a script by Emma Tammi, Seth Cuddeback and Scott Cawthon; the story follows Mike (Josh Hutcherson) a young man with a tragic history who's been forced to grow up quickly and is is raising his younger sister, Abby (Piper Rubio). A job opportunity comes his way that he can't refuse which introduces him into the

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00:22:22

Friday Family Film Night: HALLOWEEN review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/10/28

In which the Mister and I check out HALLOWEEN (1978) from director John Carpenter. With a script from Debra Hill and John Carpenter, the film starts on Halloween night, 1963, and we see the Myers House from the viewpoint of Michael Myers. Fifteen years later we return to the small town of Haddonfield where Halloween is once upon its inhabitants and Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis in her first movie role) Strode finds herself swept up in the night Michael has returned home. A film that resides as one of

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00:16:49

Friday Family Film Night: SCREAM review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/10/27

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing SCREAM (1996) which is available to stream on Max. Directed by the legendary Wes Craven, from a script by Kevin Williamson, the story is set in the small town of Woodsboro and follows the young teenagers that are slowly but viciously meeting their demise at the hands of a psychotic slasher who's using horror movies as the basis of a game that will most likely end in death for its unsuspecting participants. One teen, Sidney (Neve Campbell),

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00:33:30

Friday Family Film Night: EVENT HORIZON review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/10/21

In which the Mister and I check out EVENT HORIZON (1997), which is streaming on Showtime/Showtime Anytime. From director Paul W.S. Anderson, with a script from Philip Eisner, the film is set in the not so distant future and the crew of the Lewis & Clark are tasked into investigating the sudden mysterious reappearance of the starship Event Horizon, which had been missing for several years. Led by Miller (Laurence Fishburne) and Weir (Sam Neill), this chilling sci-fi horror story sees the crew

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00:22:05

Friday Family Film Night: MONSTER FAMILY review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/10/21

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing MONSTER FAMILY (2017) which is available on Hulu. Directed by Holger Tappe, from a script by David Safier and Catharina Junk, the film is based on the book by David Safier. This animated film follows the Wishbone family as they are cursed into becoming monsters, leading to a fart-filled adventure that sees them fend off a lonely Dracula who seeks to make the mother his new bride. The film clocks in at 1 h 33 m and is rated PG. Please note

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00:37:20

Friday Family Film Night: FRIDAY THE 13TH review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2023/10/14

In which the Mister and I check out FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980), which is still streaming on Max. From director Sean S. Cunningham, with a script from Victor Miller and Ron Kurz, the film is set in present day NJ at a summer camp called Crystal Lake where 35 years earlier a young boy drowned and then a young couple was savagely murdered. Now a killer has come back to do away with all the camp counselors before the start of summer camp season. The film has a run time of 1 h and 35 m and is rated R

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