Month: January 2024

Spoiler-Free Review of “Suitable Flesh” on Shudder: Sexually Explicit “Freaky Friday” is Full of Welcomed Camp!

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“Friends are the most dangerous…”

Suitable Flesh released on Shudder on January 26th 2024. It previously had a limited theatrical release on October 27th 2023. The horror film stars Heather Graham, Barbara Crampton, Judah Lewis, and Jonathon Schaech. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-eight minutes.

A psychiatrist becomes obsessed with helping a young patient who is tormented by extreme personality disorder, but when she becomes too involved, she quickly learns that something supernatural may be to blame, targeting her and those closest to her.

Here is the trailer:

Suitable Flesh may be completely mad, but it is filled with satisfying camp and a cast to die for. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Graham and Crampton are electric on screen!

They DOMINATED this film and ate up every single minute of screen time with fantastic performances. I loved the moments when they were both together because I really believed their friendship and thought they had great chemistry together. Plus, can we talk about how they both look like they haven’t aged a day?

Heather Graham was almost unrecognizable in the best way possible. She really committed to this role and then some. Perfection!

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Horror B Movie Gold!

This was clearly a lower budget film, but it still managed to provide the audience with an addicting plot that was trippy and insane. It helped having such a great cast to elevate things, but as long as you manage your expectations and expect for things to go completely off the rails, you’ll have a good time as a horror fan.

The Cons:

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The first half is a little shaky…

I’ll be honest…I was really unsure about this one when I started it. I wasn’t fully connecting to it (even though the premise was interesting) and I was starting to lose interest, but then the second half found its groove and went all in. It was so much fun to watch and it really let go, allowing its cast members to shine.

If you’re having doubts at first, stick around, but be aware of the sluggish initial pacing.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Suitable Flesh is deranged and completely bonkers in a deliciously satisfying way.

Sit back and enjoy the ride. It may be insane, but it’s so much fun!

I hope you enjoyed the review and please feel free to share your thoughts on Suitable Flesh in the comments section!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, HER NIGHT FROM HELL HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN…

After working the night shift, Ashley becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a local street gang, forcing her to come up with a plan to survive the night by turning the tables on them.

Ashley must fight for her life and take them out one by one if she wants to make it to morning…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “The Beekeeper” in Theaters: Jason Statham’s Still Got It!

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“Nobody’s untouchable…”

The Beekeeper released in theaters on January 12th 2024. The action film stars Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, and Jeremy Irons. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

A former operative for a classified organization goes on a quest for vengeance to protect “the hive” and serve justice to all responsible for repeated horrible crimes against the innocent.

Here is the trailer:

The Beekeeper is filled with non-stop action and plenty of bad-ass and brutal moments from start to finish. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Satisfying fight scenes!

If you are watching this film to witness Jason Statham kick some ass, you’re in for a real treat. This film absolutely delivered in that department. The fight scenes were bad-ass, bloody, and absolutely outstanding! Jason Statham hasn’t aged a day! Seriously, I loved every second of them. More please!

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Doesn’t try to do too much.

If you enjoy action films like The Equalizer and Nobody, this is right up your alley. The pacing was on point and I didn’t look at the time even once. We got enough backstory in a short amount of time to understand Statham’s motives and cheer him on, but the plot wasn’t weighed down by unnecessary side-plots and deep character reveals.

Rather, it just kept things moving and presented us with a worthy action film that measured up in all categories. This is my kind of movie and I’ll definitely be re-watching this one over and over again!

The Cons:

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I want more!

I really don’t have any cons. Some of the catchphrases were a little cheesy, but who cares? I already want a sequel!

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!

The Beekeeper is bloody fantastic!

This film did not disappoint and exceeded my expectations!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on The Beekeeper in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

A VACATION TO DIE FOR…

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When sisters, Nina and Gemma are vacationing in Hawaii with their friends, they get invited to an exclusive party on a private island that seems too good to be true. There’s only one rule…they can’t miss their ferry at midnight or they’ll have to wait until morning to leave the island. Only they didn’t realize that breaking this rule meant they would be hunted down on the island one by one.

Who will make it off the island alive?

I hope you enjoy my island thriller!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Death and Other Details” on Hulu: “Knives Out” Inspired Whodunnit has some Potential

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“If you want to solve a crime….you must first learn to see through the illusion…”

Death and Other Details released on Hulu on January 16th 2024 with the first two episodes available now. There will be ten episodes in total that will air weekly. The murder mystery series stars Mandy Patinkin, Violett Beane, Angela Zhou, Pardis Saremi, and Lauren Patten. Each episode runs for approximately 44-52 minutes.

Imogene finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time on a cruise, forcing her to team up with a detective named Rufus Cotesworth to prove her innocence and solve the case.

Here is the trailer:

Death and Other Details borrows a lot from films like Death on the Nile and Knives Out, trying out the whodunnit genre on the small screen, but does it have enough originality to keep its audience coming back for more? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Aesthetically pleasing.

This is a very stylish show already with gorgeous scenery, fantastic fashion, and a color scheme that really pops, transporting the audience into a breathtaking watercolor painting for the backdrop of this particular murder mystery. 

I’ve already fallen in love with several of Violett Beane’s outfits and want to look through her closet because it’s absolutely fabulous!

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Two dynamic leads.

The best part about the series so far is the partnership between Beane and Patinkin’s characters. I think they make a great duo and I’m curious to see them piece this all together. I’m hoping that the series will keep me guessing and provide its audience with a satisfying reveal, but we’ll have to see how things progress.

The Cons:

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Sometimes less is more…

My main concern with this series is that it may be taking on too much for a ten part series. It’s going to be somewhat of a chore to remember to tune in each week and also remember what happened in the previous episode so that I can stay involved in the mystery. I’m slightly worried that the pacing will suffer as a result of this.

This is also a series I have seen a million times before and I’m not sure that it’s doing anything that new or modern, but I love a good murder mystery so we’ll have to see how this unfolds.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in about 75 percent…

I love a good murder mystery and this one has lots of potential so far, but I’m hoping it can break away from similar films within the whodunnit genre.

Either way, I’ll be sticking around for a while to find out!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Death and Other Details in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Mean Girls” (2024) in Theaters: A New Queen Bee Has Emerged!

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“Don’t look her in the eye…”

Mean Girls (2024) released in theaters on January 12th 2024. The musical teen comedy (inspired by the 2004 film of the same name) stars Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Tim Meadows, and Tina Fey. It runs for approximately an hour and fifty-eight minutes.

New student, Cady Heron gets invited to join The Plastics at school, but when she falls for Regina George’s ex-boyfriend, Aaron, she winds up stuck in a cruel rivalry where friendships are put to the test.

Here is the trailer:

Mean Girls is a celebration of the 2004 film, creating something different for the new generation with a musical spin while still presenting fans of the original film with enough nostalgia. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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All hail, Reneé Rapp!

She ate up every second of screen time and absolutely delivered as Regina George. This role is not easy to fill and Rachel McAdams is so iconic in it. That being said, I thought that Rapp took everything that was great about the original Regina and put a wicked spin on her portrayal, making her performance the best part of this film. I loved her in The Sex Lives of College Girls, but she broke out as an absolute star in this film. Perfection!

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Satisfying nostalgia for fans of the original film.

Mean Girls is one of my favorite movies of all-time so I had high expectations for this one. While it didn’t come close to the original film, I appreciate that it didn’t try to be a lifeless remake. The musical spin made it feel like more of a celebration of the film, recognizing where it came from and giving fans a lot of memorable moments to appreciate.

There were familiar faces in this one as well, which helped me connect to the film a lot more.

The Cons:

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Some characters couldn’t measure up…

While I thoroughly enjoyed Rapp’s performance, not everyone translated as well on screen. Cravalho was terrific as Janis and Jaquel Spivey was hilarious as Damian. However, I couldn’t connect with Cady, Gretchen, or Karen (despite her various attempts). They just didn’t measure up.

This was slightly problematic for me since Cady is the main character. I thought they were all talented actresses, but they didn’t stand out to me and certain moments felt very watered down because of this.

Too many songs…

I get that this is a musical, but it felt like the characters were bursting out into song every other minute, which grew tiresome at times and took away from paying homage to some other epic moments from the original film. I did enjoy some of the songs, but I think this could have been toned down slightly.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Mean Girls may not be as fetch as the original film, but Reneé Rapp dominates the screen in the best way possible, making this an entertaining watch overall.

As long as you manage your expectations, there’s still plenty to enjoy here although I’m sure there will be plenty of mixed opinions on this one.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Mean Girls (2024) in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “He Went That Way” on Demand: What did I just watch?

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“Do you need a ride?”

He Went That Way released on demand on January 12th 2024. The crime thriller (loosely based on true events) stars Jacob Elordi and Zachary Quinto. It runs for an hour and thirty-five minutes.

Set in the 1960’s, a celebrity animal trainer and his chimpanzee, Spanky, offer a ride to a young stranger, but he quickly discovers that his passenger is actually a serial killer.

Here is the trailer:

He Went That Way is odd and uninspiring, allowing a chimpanzee to upstage the two leads of this strange thriller. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Beautifully shot.

The backdrop of this film was exceptionally well done and I thought the majority of it was aesthetically pleasing. My attention was drifting a lot during this film, but the cinematographer did a solid job here and I thought the road trip aspect was captured well.

Spanky steals the show…

I was honestly bored out of my mind watching this one, but who would have thought that a chimpanzee named Spanky would actually be the most entertaining? We had two well-versed leads here, but they were definitely upstaged…

The Cons:

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Exhausting pacing with no real direction…

I think this goes to show that not every true crime story should be turned into a film. I actually found myself looking up these crimes during the movie, which was a lot more interesting than what I was watching. I just don’t think that it translated well at all in the film. The plot just felt really messy and choppy, never fully grabbing my attention.

The bond between our two main leads needed to be fleshed out more.

I think this would have made the movie a lot more interesting. Both characters needed to be fleshed out a lot more so that we would actually care about what happened to them. I think this film thought it accomplished that it, but it never truly did. There were a couple of worthy moments between them and more so between Spanky and them, but it never reached its level of potential.

So am I in or out?

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Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

He Went That Way never finds its direction, making this a strange watch overall that never resonated with me until the end credits.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on He Went That Way in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

My supernatural thriller Girl Number Thirteen is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Role Play” on Prime: Kaley Cuoco Shows off her Spy Game

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“Do you love what you do?”

Role Play released on January 12th 2024 on Prime Video. The action comedy film stars Kaley Cuoco, David Oyelowo, Connie Nielsen, and Bill Nighy. It runs for approximately an hour and forty minutes.

When a young married couple tries to spice up their marriage, they wind up caught in a dangerous predicament as secrets are revealed about their past.

Here is the trailer:

Role Play attempts to channel Mr. & Mrs. Smith with two likable leads, but does it get lost within its own story? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Great chemistry between characters!

The strongest part of this film was the chemistry between Cuoco and Oyelowo’s characters. I thought they both did a great job and they elevated this film in a lot of ways with their performances.

I’m really hoping that Kaley Cuoco gets her chance to shine outside of The Flight Attendant because she really has great presence and I think she’d be fantastic in other films, but she’s being cast too frequently in these types of films.

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Solid opening and ending.

I thought this film started off with a lot of potential. It’s a premise I’ve seen before, but I had strong hopes for it. The ending was decent as well, preventing this movie from drifting off into a total loss. There were a couple of fun twists and some stylish fight scenes to appreciate as well.

The Cons:

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The middle of this film left a lot to be desired…

I really wanted to like this film for Kaley, but the middle was tough to get through. The sluggish pacing didn’t help and it lost its way. This film took itself too seriously and wasn’t original at all. I’m all for a female spy comedy thriller in any capacity, but this film needed to just embrace the simplicity of the premise and go with it, rather than trying to over-complicate things.

So am I in or out?

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I’m 50/50 on this one…

I’m in for Kaley, but this film didn’t hold my attention and lost its way several times, making this one a struggle for me to get through. I really wish that they would stop trying to re-create The Flight Attendant for Kaley because she has a lot of range and I don’t want to see her get stuck in films that will never measure up to that…

That being said, if female spy thrillers are your jam, there’s enough here to check out to pass the time…

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Role Play in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

DON’T TAKE THE JOB…

Girl Number Thirteen Lurking Promo

It was only supposed to be temporary…but when Olivia Crewe accepts a new position that seems too good to be true, she soon discovers that twelve other girls previously had the same job as her. Only none of them lasted for more than thirty days. No notice. Nothing…right before they mysteriously disappeared without a trace.

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Lift” on Netflix: A Heist Movie by the Numbers

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“Nice doing business with you…”

Lift premiered on January 12th 2024 on Netflix. The action heist film stars Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Kim Yoon-ji, Billy Magnussen, and Sam Worthington. It runs for approximately an hour and forty-five minutes.

A master thief is offered a job from an FBI agent, who also happens to be his ex-girlfriend, as he tries to pull off an almost impossible heist on an airplane with his team.

Here is the trailer:

Lift is basically Ocean’s Eleven without the finesse, relying on its cast and flashy effects to hold your attention. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Fun cast.

There are plenty of recognizable faces in this one to pull you into a mediocre film. That being said, I did enjoy the cast and thought that Gugu Mbatha-Raw stood out the most. She breathed the most life into her character and carried a lot of the team through some otherwise boring interactions.

The rest of the characters fit neatly into tropes, but I thought the cast did a decent enough job with what they were given.

Some of the fight scenes were enjoyable and I thought that the pacing improved once we actually got onto the plane, but it took a while to get there.

The Cons:

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Lazy and uninspiring…

This movie wasn’t terrible, but there really wasn’t anything that memorable or unique going on here. It borrowed a lot from films like The Fast and the Furious, Ocean’s Eleven, and even Netflix’s Red Notice (although I liked that film a lot more).

I normally enjoy Kevin Hart in films, but this was a rough one for me. He needed some of his trademark humor to lighten things up. Everything just felt way too serious. This film needed to find the fun and embrace some silliness to make this one more enjoyable.

Everything just felt phoned in and lifeless, which was beyond frustrating. The movie wasn’t that long, but I felt like I was watching it forever and by the time I got to the end, I had already forgotten about what had I just watched…

So am I in or out?

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Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

Lift is a movie I’ve seen a million times before. There were some entertaining moments sprinkled in here and there, but I was expecting a lot more.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Lift in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Self Reliance” on Hulu: Jake Johnson and Anna Kendrick are Absolutely Charming!

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“Congrats…you’ve been selected…”

Self Reliance premiered on Hulu on January 12th 2024. The comedy-thriller film stars Jake Johnson (he also wrote and directed the film), Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, and Andy Samberg. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty minutes.

Tommy receives a mysterious invitation to participate in a game where he is hunted for thirty days. If he survives, he wins a million dollars, but his friends and family think that it’s all in his head, making him question his own sanity along the way as he tries to come up with loopholes to stay alive.

Here is the trailer:

Self Reliance features a quirky and fun performance by Jake Johnson, who lights up the screen with the always delightful Anna Kendrick by his side. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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An entertaining premise.

Think the comedic version of The Game and that’s kind of what you get with Self Reliance. The concept behind this film is pure genius and I think that it executed everything really well for the most part. As long as you recognize that this is more of a comedy than a thriller, you’ll enjoy your watch.

The opening was really strong and I was just as curious as Jake Johnson’s character, which motivated me to see this one through until the end.

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The chemistry between Johnson and Kendrick is the best part of the film.

I thought I was all in for this killer game and yet I was more intrigued by the bond forming between Johnson and Kendrick’s characters. If you enjoy Jake Johnson’s dry humor, you’ll get plenty of that here since he also wrote and directed the film. Once Anna Kendrick joined the mix, things got a lot more entertaining and I thought they were magic together on screen.

I almost wish we got even more screen time for them together.

The Cons:

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Needed some more thrills…

Since this was billed as a thriller, I expected a little bit more in this department. I still enjoyed my watch overall, but I think it would have been more enjoyable to see Jake Johnson’s character in real danger more often. The times that this did happen were kind of watered down and they lacked the suspenseful edge I was hoping for.

I also had mixed thoughts on the ending. I didn’t need anything that complicated, but  I would have welcomed a clever twist to really throw the audience for a loop…

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!

Self reliance is offbeat, quirky, and a lot of fun.

This film wasn’t perfect, but it was unique and the performances by Johnson and Kendrick made it worth the watch.

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Self Reliance in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

PLAY BY THE RULES…STAY ALIVE…

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A harmless night of fun turns deadly for six college friends but the game has only just begun. Take a mystery thrill ride right from your own living room. Dash and Seek is out now! I hope you enjoy!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Echo” on Disney+: A Marvel Series to be Excited About!

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“Everybody should love something that much…”

Echo released on January 9th 2024 on Disney+ with all five episodes available to stream now. The Marvel series stars Alaqua Cox, Vincent D’Onofrio, Devery Jacobs, Chaske Spencer, and Zahn McClarnon. Each episode runs for approximately 40-50 minutes.

Maya Lopez first appeared in the series, Hawkeye. Echo explores her origin story as well as the events that take place after Hawkeye, as she tries to come to terms with where she comes from and who she’s meant to be.

Here is the trailer:

Echo brings Marvel series back to life with plenty of bad-ass and inspiring moments to appreciate. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Bloody entertaining fight scenes.

I love how this series wasn’t afraid to unleash some fantastic fight scenes without holding back. In a lot of ways, this series reminded me of Daredevil, The Punisher, and Jessica Jones, taking on an edgier and more mature tone. It does take place in that world, but I was afraid that everything would feel flashy and overdone, but this wasn’t the case. The fight scenes were really impressive and I thought that Maya was bad-ass and then some!

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Brings back familiar characters without taking away from our main story.

Marvel fans will be excited to see some familiar faces in this one, but I appreciated that Echo didn’t get lost in the cameos. Rather, it kept its focus on Maya and recognized that this is her story and journey.

I also appreciated that this series was short and sweet. So many streaming series have gone back to the weekly episode approach and I was happy that Disney+ released all five episodes at once, making this one very easy to binge-watch. Everything was really well-paced and I thought it had a satisfying conclusion.

I also loved the connections to ancestry and culture. I thought it really helped this series stand out among some of its predecessors, giving us a rising hero with believable and authentic layers.

The Cons:

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Some of the trippy flashbacks were confusing…

At first, I was a little thrown off by the flashbacks, but they made sense by the time I got to the end of the series so this wasn’t a major con. They felt a little rushed at times, but I didn’t need this series to be really drawn out either.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Bloody, bad-ass, and beyond entertaining!

It’s been a while since I have really enjoyed a Marvel series, but Echo was a welcomed surprise. I really loved it!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Echo in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

THIS COMPETITION IS KILLER…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Night Swim” in Theaters: Skip the Dip…

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“I always wanted a pool…”

Night Swim (based off the 2014 short of the same name) released in theaters on January 5th 2024. The supernatural horror film stars Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amélie Hoeferle, and Jodi Long. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-eight minutes.

A former baseball player moves into a new home and is hoping that their pool can give him the therapy he needs, but a malevolent force is unleashed instead, terrorizing those closest to him.

Here is the trailer:

Night Swim attempts to channel films like Jaws and The Amityville Horror, but goes off the deep end with its reveals. Is it worthy of YOUR next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Eerie premise with a decent enough opening.

The film started off with some potential. I liked the opening and thought we were on our way to experiencing a creepy supernatural flick, but sometimes a film can’t find its way past an initial concept.

That being said, there were some more disturbing moments sprinkled in throughout the film, but nothing to get too excited about…

The Cons:

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Takes itself too seriously.

I think this was my biggest issue with this film. It really could have benefited from some campy fun. Instead, it was just laughable and silly in all the wrong ways. The reveal was not worth sticking around for and some of the dialogue was beyond atrocious. The actors were decent enough, but they were stuck in uninspiring roles so it made it difficult for me to really invest in any of them.

This film also relied too heavily on desperate jump scares, which didn’t add anything to the film. Instead, it just showed off how extremely shallow it was.

So am I in or out?

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Unfortunately I’m out on this one…

Night Swim gets off to a creepy start, but it never quite finds its way past the concept, making this an uninspiring watch overall.

I was expecting a lot more from my first horror watch of the year.

I hope you enjoyed the review and please feel free to share your thoughts on Night Swim in the comments section!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

IN THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS, HER NIGHT FROM HELL HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN…

After working the night shift, Ashley becomes entangled in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a local street gang, forcing her to come up with a plan to survive the night by turning the tables on them.

Ashley must fight for her life and take them out one by one if she wants to make it to morning…

My young adult revenge thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Make it Through the Night is available here!

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