December 2019 Film Lineup

Movies I'm planning on seeing in December 2019

1. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (Release Date: December 20, 2019) (Already Bought a Ticket)

   Synopsis: This is The Big one Folks! The epic conclusion to not only the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy, but also the entire Skywalker Saga! In this one, the surviving resistance faces the First Order one more time.

2. Jumanji: The Next level (Release Date: December 13, 2019)

     Synopsis: A team of friends return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own but discover that nothing is as they expect. The players need to brave parts unknown, from arid deserts to snowy mountains, in order to escape the world's most dangerous game.

3. Cats (Release Date: December 20, 2019)

     Synopsis: A tribe of cats called the jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life.

Frozen 2

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
Release Date: November 22, 2019
Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
Featuring: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel

            This highly anticipated sequel to Frozen, continues the story of Anna, Elsa, Khristoff, Even, and Olaf as they set off on a quest to find the origins of Elsa's magical powers in order to save Arendelle from danger

. This is one of those sequels, that are better than the first movie. I really liked it! Olaf literally made just about everyone in the theater laugh! No matter what he said or did! I think this film is a really good time at the movies. Parents, it is full of family-fun for everyone! Take your kids to see it! That is, if you haven't already.

Final Grade:

A+

Playing with Fire

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 36 minutes

Release Date: November 8, 2019

Director: Andy Fickman

Starring: John Cena, Keegan-Michael Key

     This family-friendly comedy, is about a group of who rescue three rambunctious kids from a cabin that was on fire. Now, they've met their match because, they are now in full guardianship of these three children. This movie is hilarious, charming, and I think it'll be a perfect time for everyone at the movies! Parents, take the whole family to this film because, I've said it already, I think it'll be a perfect time at the movies!

Final Grade:

A-

                                         Out of Theater Reaction video:

           

Artic Dogs

Rated: PG
Release Date: November 1, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour 32 minutes
Director: Aaron Woodley
Featuring: Anjelica Huston, James Franco, Jeremy Renner

        This animated feature is about an Artic Fox who works for a package delivery service, and he dreams of becoming a top dog, and do the deliveries. He challenges himself by proving his boss, that he can do it. This is good movie about achieving your dreams, don't take no for an answer, and not listening to those who tell you that you cant do it. Parents, take your young children to this film. In fact, Take the whole family! I think everyone will enjoy it.

Final Grade:
B+

November 2019 Film Lineup

Movies I'm Planning on reviewing in November 2019:

1. Playing With Fire: (Rated: PG, Release Date: November 8, 2019)

     Synopsis: When straight-laced fire superintendent Jake Carson and his elite team of expert firefighters come to the rescue of three siblings in the path of an encroaching wildfire, they quickly realize that no amount of training could prepare them for their most challenging job yet-babysitters.

2. Frozen 2: (Rated: PG, Release Date: November 22, 2019)

      Synopsis:  With Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven by her side, Elsa travels to an ancient, autumn bound forest of an enchanted to discover the origin of Elsa's powers in order to save Arendelle.

3. Artic Dogs: (Rated: PG, Release Date: November 1, 2019)

      Synopsis: Swifty the Artic Fox works in the mailroom of the Artic Blast Delivery service, but he dreams of becoming a Top Dog, the artic's star husky couriers. But, he has to prove it.

Maleficent: Mistriss of Evil

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes
Release Date: October 18, 2019
Director: Joachim Ronning
Starring: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning


       In this sequel to the 2014 Sleeping Beauty spinoff Maleficent, Prince Phillip and Aurora (Fanning) are getting married. But, when his mother wants to meet Maleficent (Jolie), things go downhill. I kind of liked this film, I thought it wasn't bad. Parents, your whole family should be fine. If you want to take them out to the movies this weekend, This should be a fine choice.




Final Grade:
B+







                                       My Straight out of theater reaction video:

My Thoughts on Film Criticism

     Hey folks, today I want to write a post about something that's been on my mind this past week. That is, the topic of film criticism. I've been watching several YouTube videos on the subject, and I thought I would share my thoughts on it. I think, that just within the past several years, the nature of film criticism has changed. When I was younger, whenever a new movie that me and my family wanted to see came out, my dad and I would look at the written reviews that were possibly written by professional critics for that movie on the internet.

    Nowadays I can just get on YouTube, and look at videos of average ordinary movie buffs sharing their basic thoughts on the latest blockbuster. In fact, Roger Ebert once said "Film Criticism is important, because films are important." And, I think that is true Because, I don't think that all of people on YouTube (and other websites) that review movies, are real critics. And yes, I know that I'm not a real critic either. I think that a person who does movie reviews, their obligation is to basically guide people's choices at the box office. For example, I think I do that when I do review, and I give parents a basic recommendation of whether or not they should take their young ones to that movie.

Here are some tips to doing a movie review:

     When it comes to doing a review, you should start out by picking a movie that you are interested in seeing (aside from the big blockbusters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, etc.), Then when you do your review, provide a basic plot synopsis of the movie, and then your thoughts on the movie. DO NOT, go into anything unnecessary. For Example, you don't need to go into any detail about whatever scandal that either the director, producer, stars, or anyone else that helped make that movie got into. That's called gossip! Don't do it! Years from now, people will look at your review and be like: Wow dude, you hated that person? What about the movie he/she made? Did you like that?"

What are your thoughts on Film Criticism? Let me know on them!

Gemini Man

Rated: PG-13
Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release Date: October 11, 2019
Director: Ang Lee
Starring: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead


     Okay, Before I start off with this review, Sorry that there's no Ticket Picture this time, I didn't get a ticket (don't worry, I paid my money) because, the theater was suffering through a internet outage. And, I also forgot to do a out of theater reaction video, so that's not happening this time either!

   Now, on with the review. This movie is about A retiring assassin named Henry Brogan (Smith), who finds himself pursued by a mysterious killer. As it turns out, that killer is a clone of himself (Also Smith). Now he needs to find out why the killer is targeting him, and who the creator is. I'm in the middle of the like-ness level on this one. The visuals were great, but the script was weak. Believe it or not, EVERYONE ON YOUTUBE IS SAYING THE SAME THING ABOUT THIS FILM! AND I HAVE TO AGREE WITH THEM! Parents, There is a good amount of gun violence so, I wouldn't recommend this film to young kids.



Final Grade:
C

The Addams Family 2019

Rated: PG

Runtime: 1 hour 27 minutes

Release Date: October 11, 2019

Directors: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon

Featuring: Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Moretz (My Hollywood crush), Finn Wolfhard, Nick Kroll

     This animated version, is based on the classic Charles Addams cartoon about a eccentric, ghoulish family that is creepy, kooky, mysterious, spooky, and all together ooky, known as The Addams Family. People, I guarantee that this version is WAY better than the 1991 live-action Addams Family film. Parents, If you want to introduce your little ones to this family, take them to this film. Don't show them the 1991 film, or it's 1993 sequel: Addams Family Values.

Final Grade:

A+


My review for the 1991 live-action Addams Family:
https://theporeproductionsathome.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-addams-family-1991.html

                                              Straight out of  theater reaction video:

October 2019 Film Lineup

Films I'm Planning on seeing in the theater in October:

      1.  The Addams Family (Rated PG, Release Date: October 11, 2019)

            Synopsis: An animated version of Charles Addams' cartoon series about a ghoulish family

      2. Gemini Man (Rated PG-13, Release Date: October 11, 2019)

           Synopsis: From Director Ang Lee, comes the story of an over the hill hitman, who faces off against a clone of himself.

      3. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (Rated PG, Release Date: October 18, 2019)

           Synopsis: Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.

Abominable

Rated: PG
Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
Release Date: September 27, 2019
Director: Jill Culton
Featuring: Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, Tenzing Norgay Trainor

   This movie is about a teen girl named Yi, who is a violinist and is mourning the loss of her father. One day, she discovers a yeti on the roof of her apartment building, and decides to take him home to mount Everest.

     This is a really good movie! There was at least one scene, that made me laugh! Parents, I think everyone (including full-grown adult male loners like me) is gonna love this film, and I've found a hidden message in this film about home. So, there's family-fun for everyone! take your whole family to see it!



Final Grade:
A+

                                              Out of theater reaction video: