Alien Covenant answers a lot of questions

Movie Title:   Alien: Covenant Grade:  B Rating:  R, 120 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is a sequel to the movie Prometheus, and a prequel to the original blockbuster movie Alien.   Directed by the brilliant Ridley Scott, this new addition to … Continued

Life straddles science fiction and horror genres

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Movie Title:  Life Grade:  B+ Rating: R, 103 minutes In a Nutshell: This is an extremely suspenseful and entertaining film that tries to straddle both the science fiction and horror genres.     It presents an interesting “what if” scenario … Continued

Get Out is Jordan Peele’s directorial debut

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Movie Title:  Get Out Get Out (Blu-ray + DVD + DIGITAL HD) Grade:  B+ Rating:  R, 104 minutes In a Nutshell:  We all know Jordan Peele for his comedic talents in funny sketches with Kegan, as well as in his … Continued

Kong Skull Island showcases a new scary Kong and other imaginative monsters

Movie Title:   Kong: Skull Island Grade:  B Rating:   PG-13, 118 minutes In a Nutshell:  This is an entertaining re-imagining of the King Kong story and takes place where John Goodman’s character describes as “The place where myth and science meet.” … Continued

Resident Evil: The Final Chapter is non-stop action and violence

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Movie Title:    Resident Evil: The Final Chapter [Blu-ray]    Grade:   D Rating:  R, 106 minutes In a Nutshell: This is the 6th and supposed final installment in the popular dystopian video game and movie franchise, featuring Milla Jovovich.  It … Continued

Underworld: Blood Wars is more of the same

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Movie Title:  Underworld: Blood Wars Grade:  D+ Rating:  PG-13, 91 minutes In a Nutshell:  Fans of this franchise will be glad to see more of the story.  Fans of the beautiful Kate Beckinsale will get to watch her kick butt … Continued

The Shallows features a lively Blake, shark, and seagul

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Movie Title:      The Shallows Grade:   B Rating:   PG-13, 87 minutes In a Nutshell:  This ain’t no Sharknado.  In fact, this shark is extremely realistic looking, gigantic, and scary.     But who’s looking at the shark when you can watch gorgeous … Continued

The Darkness is full of every scary cliche

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Movie Title:      The Darkness Grade:   D for doesn’t bring anything new to the horror genre Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 32 minutes In a Nutshell:  Nothing new here, folks, but if you’re like my son who loves to watch silly -scary … Continued

10 Cloverfield Lane keeps you in suspense the entire time

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Movie Title:      10 Cloverfield Lane   Grade:   A-   Rating:   PG-13, 1 hour 45 minutes   In a Nutshell:    J.J. Abrams puts a spine-tingling spin on doomsday prepping.  He is a master at suspense and this psychological thriller has plenty … Continued