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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

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00:37:36

Friday Family Film Night: PLANES, TRAINS AND...

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/12/05

In which the Mister and Uncle Jay join me in reviewing PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES (1987), currently for rent on YouTube, Amazon Prime, Google Play Movies & TV and Vudu. Written and directed by the late John Hughes, the movie tells the story of ad man, Neal Page (Steve Martin) who finds himself in a battle to get home in time for Thanksgiving. In what should be a straight and easy trip, turns into a life changing journey. He meets Del Griffith (the late John Candy) who in two short days,

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00:18:08

Friday Family Film Night: THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES 2...

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/12/05

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Netflix's THE CHRISTMAS CHRONICLES 2 - a continuation of their 2018 film. Starring Darby Camp as Kate Pierce, Kurt Russell as Santa Clause, Goldie Hawn as Mrs. Claus, Jahzir Bruno as Jack and Julian Dennison as the antagonist, Belsnickel; the film follows Kate to Cancun as she's on Christmas vacation with her mom and brother and her mother's new boyfriend, Bob, and his son, Jack. Both adults seem to have lost a spouse and may have come

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00:34:55

Friday Family Film Night: IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/11/28

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946), based on a story by Philip Van Doren Stern, screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Jo Swerling, Michael Wilson and Frank Capra (who also directs): the story follows the life of George Baily (James Stewart), a long time resident of quaint Bedford Falls, who's only dream in life has been to shake the dusty of his crummy little hometown and see the world. As is prone to happen, those plans get put on the

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00:28:55

Friday Family Film Night: MIDNIGHT RUN review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/11/21

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing MIDNIGHT RUN (1988), written by George Gallo and directed by Martin Brest, the story follows Jack Walsh (Robert DeNiro), a "disgraced" ex-cop who now works for a bails bondsman (Joe Pantoliano), Jack is tasked with bringing in Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Charles Grodin), an accountant who stole money from a dangerous mob boss (Dennis Farina). The story takes them cross country on every possible mode of transport on a mission to get back to

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00:30:40

Friday Family Film Night: AVA review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/11/14

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing AVA (2020), written by Matthew Newton and director Tate Taylor, the story follows a young woman named Ava (Jessica Chastain), as a member of a black ops group where she's honed her assassin skills. However, her personal life and familial ties are so fractured and continue to haunt her. John Malkovich (Duke), Colin Farrell (Simon) and Common (Michael) round out the cast. Currently for rent on Prime, YouTube and Google Play Movie & TV

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00:17:35

Friday Family Film Night: RATATOUILLE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/11/07

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing Pixar's RATATOUILLE (2007), winner of a Golden Globe and Oscar for Best Feature Animated Film. Directed by Brad Bird, with a co-directing credit to Jan Pinkava, the story follows a young rat named Remy (Patton Oswalt) who inspired by Chef Gusteau (Brad Garrett) dares to dream of making his desire to be a great chef into a reality. Along the way he befriends Linguini (Lou Romano) the secret love child of Gusteau who is also struggling to find

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00:16:49

Friday Family Film Night: THE WITCHES [2020] review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/31

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing THE WITCHES (2020), based on a book by Roald Dahl and currently streaming on HBO Max. With writing credits attributed to Robert Zemeckis (who also directs), Kenya Barris and Guillermo Del Toro, the story follows a young boy (Jahzir Bruno) who loses his parent in a car accident and who's picked up by his Grandmother (Octavia Spencer) to go live with her. After a while, the child starts to heal from his loss only to then be followed by a witch

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00:22:51

Friday Family Film Night: CORALINE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/31

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing CORALINE (2009), based on a novella by Neil Gaiman. Currently streaming on STARZ and written and directed by Henry Selick, the film follows Coraline Jones, 11, who moves to the Pink Palace Apartments and is trying to settle into her new home and life when she suddenly is made aware of a door in the wall that leads to a mirror world, very much like her own but with nicer and attentive parents...or are they? The cast features Dakota Fanning

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00:38:58

Friday Family Film Night: SHAUN OF THE DEAD review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/30

In which the Mister, the Monsters and Uncle Jay returns to join me in reviewing SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004), which we saw on spectacular DVD! Written by Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright and directed by Edgar Wright, the story follows Shaun (Pegg) a lovable loser in a dead-end job, with a crumbling relationship, a contentious relationship with his stepdad, among other things. Kate Ashfield (Liz), Nick Frost (Ed), Lucy Davis (Dianne), Dylan Moran (David), Penelope Wilton (Barbara) and Bill Nighy (Philip)

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00:17:55

Friday Family Film Night: HUBIE HALLOWEEN review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/29

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing HUBIE HALLOWEEN (2020) currently streaming on Netflix. Directed by Steven Brill, with writing credits attributed to Adam Sandler and Tim Herlihy, the story follows Hubie Dubois of Salem, a fixture in the community but also the target of relentless bullying from various townsfolk. In spite of being seen as a loser by many, Hubie rises to to occasion to be a hero when needed and saves the town and Halloween from an unlikely advisory. The cast

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00:24:20

Friday Family Film Night: 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/28

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing 10 CLOVERFIELD LANE (2016), which you can watch for free right now on IMDb TV. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg from a script by Josh Campbell, Matthew Stuecken and Damien Chazelle; the film follows Michelle (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) who gets caught up in a accident while driving and wakes up in an underground bunker with Howard (John Goodman in a tour de force performance) and Emmett (John Gallagher Jr.). The story follows the three in a

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00:23:18

Friday Family Film Night: FRIGHT NIGHT review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/27

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing FRIGHT NIGHT (2011), a remake of Tom Holland's 1985 film of the same name. This incarnation is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars the late Anton Yelchin as Charley, a young man who comes to realize his new neighbor is so much more than he seems. Colin Farrell gives an outstanding performance as Jerry, a very creepy and ruthless man who harbors a lethal secret. The cast also includes Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and

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00:24:28

Friday Family Film Night: HEREDITARY review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/26

For tonight's DINNER & A MOVIE, we're looking at 2018's HEREDITARY, written and directed by Ari Aster and currently streaming on Amazon Prime. A story that melds family drama and horror ultimately culminates in a conclusion that's horrifying and satisfying. The entire movie fills you with unease and dread and we're beyond impressed with this filmmaker and look forward to more of his work in the future. A shout out to Toni Collete who deserved an Oscar for her turn as Annie Graham - wow. Please

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00:25:24

Friday Family Film Night: THE WAILING review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/25

In tonight's DINNER & A MOVIE, the Mister and I are looking at 2016's THE WAILING, written and directed by Hong-jin Na. The film follows Jong-goo (Do-won Kwak), a policeman in a small, rural village in Korea that is being plagued with strange murders and occurrences. The main suspect is the Japanese Man (Jun Kunimura) who begins to become an active presence in Jong-goo's nightmares. There are stellar performances by all the actors and Hong-jin Na amps up the dread and horror by leaving things so

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00:45:20

Friday Family Film Night: COCO review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/23

In which the Mister, the Monsters and Uncle Leo join me in reviewing COCO (2017), from Pixar Studios and directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell. This film, currently streaming on Disney+, tells the story of a young man named Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez), an aspiring musician who is trapped with a family that has censored music for many generations, in their lives and home. Unwilling to accept this, Miguel decides he must seize his moment, words that have become a mantra especially since they were

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00:21:30

Friday Family Film Night: PARANORMAN review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/23

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing PARANORMAN (2012), from Laika Studios and directed by Chris Butler and Sam Fell. This film tells the story of a young man named Norman (Kodi Smit-McPhee) who has the ability to see and speak with ghosts. Strange things start to happen and his family's black sheep uncle (John Goodman) comes to Norman with a call to action over impending ominous events that may devastate the town. The story mixes elements of adventure and comedy to weave a

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00:22:16

Friday Family Film Night: SLEEPY HALLOW review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/22

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing SLEEPY HALLOW (1999), currently streaming on Netfix. Based off Wahington Irving's story "The Legend of Sleepy Hallow" and directed by Tim Burton, this film tells the story of a New York Constable, Ichabod Crane (Johnny Depp) who is sent by his superiors to the Upstate town of Sleep Hallow, to investigate the beheadings of some townsfolk by the Headless Horseman, a legendary figure of the town's history who came here to fight to appease a

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00:28:58

Friday Family Film Night: CONSTANTINE review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/21

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing CONSTANTINE (2005), currently streaming on HBO Max. Based off Garth Ennis/Jamie Delano's "Hellblazer" comic and directed by Francis Lawrence, this is a noir take on a demonologist/exorcist who is trying to help a policewoman piece together what really happened to her twin sister as he tries to get some good points in his favor to cancel out the sin of the life he once took. Keanu Reeves gives a nuanced and fantastic performance as John

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00:22:42

Friday Family Film Night: A BABYSITTER'S GUIDE TO...

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/20

In which the Mister and the Monsters join me in reviewing A BABYSITTER'S GUIDE TO MONSTER HUNTING (2020), currently streaming on Netflix. Based off Joe Ballarini's book and directed by Rachel Talalay, the film tells the story of a young girl, Kelly (Tamara Smart) who was once visited as a small child by the Grand Guignol/Bogeyman (Tom Felton). While babysitting her mother's boss's young son, she's thrust into a harrowing adventure to get the boy back before midnight when his mother returns home

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00:17:33

Friday Family Film Night: FREAKS review

FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT ·

2020/10/19

In tonight's edition of our DINNER & A MOVIE of FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT - the Mister and I review FREAKS (2018), currently streaming on Netflix. Writers and directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein, tell the story of a lonely little girl who pines for a normal life with loving family, while trapped in a dilapidated house with her overprotective and super paranoid father who claims he's doing these things to protect her. Lexy Kolker gives a magnificent performance as 7 year old Chloe and we

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