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What We Do In The Shadows – Quickie Reviews

Clever mockumentary about aged vampires sharing a flat in New Zealand while trying to live day to day in today’s world. Effortlessly charming and brutally funny movie sprinkled with comically over the top bloodshed. Very entertaining.

5 Faves: Films of Michael Keaton

1. Birdman 2. Beetlejuice 3. Out Of Sight 4. Jackie Brown 5. Batman Just Missed The Cut: Mr. Mom, Much Ado About Nothing, The Other Guys, The Paper, Toy Story 3 Need To See: Clean And Sober, Game 6, Minions, Spotlight, White Noise Comedy Hi-Lites: The Dream Team, Gung Ho, Johnny Dangerously, Multiplicity, Night Shift …

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Creepshow 2 – Quickie Review

A mediocre follow-up to the 1982 horror classic. There’s a couple of decent moments, but all in all, it vastly pales in comparison to the original. The Raft segment is probably the only real highlight.

This Is Where I Leave You – Quickie Review

Extremely funny and often very touching comedic-drama featuring a phenomenal ensemble cast. I was surprised about how much I enjoyed this movie. While there is absolutely no need for a sequel, I hope for one just so I could see this cast perform together again.

5 Faves: Films of 1984

1. Ghostbusters 2. Amadeus 3. Beverly Hills Cop 4. Terminator, The 5. This Is Spinal Tap Just Missed The Cut: The Natural, A Nightmare On Elm Street, Once Upon A Time In America, Splash, Top Secret! Need To See: Blood Simple, The Killing Fields, Missing In Action, Red Dawn, Repo Man Comedy Hi-Lites: All Of …

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Without Warning – Quickie Review

Low budget horror/sci-fi film starring future Oscar winners Jack Palance and Martin Landau as well as the very young, ginger-haired David Caruso. Predates Predator by 7 years in the Aliens Hunting Humans For Sport On Earth genre. The effects range from cheesy to graphic; the dialogue ranges from cheesy to extreme cheese. Palance and Landau …

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