Black Widow
Scarlett’s Natasha is a complicated character trying to make up for all the bad things in her past. Florence as little sister Yelena builds off that as well. She has a great mixture of regret and vulnerability hidden under a tough shell. You can feel her longing to have a family and a normal life, but with just enough whimsy to add some levity to the character.
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It’s a pretty big release slate this week, however, it’s largely populated by catalogue titles, with numerous new home video versions of old films. There are some new movies and shows in the mix, though, and such a wide range of genres available that there’s sure to be something for everyone!
DetailsFear Street Part One: 1994
I don’t know much about the source material, but I applaud this production for having the heroines be LGBTQ+ and for the budding romance between Kate and Josh who are an unlikely couple in a Hollywood movie. Simon’s pop talk near the end to Josh reinforcing that he is worthy of Kate and not to take her advances as just the heat of the moment, is a good lesson for those who struggle with low self-esteem and added a bit of soul to the film. It also showed a hidden depth that we had not seen in Simon.
DetailsA Quiet Place Part 2
As with the first movie, this film is very intense with several moments of suspense and terror. We take the noise we produce for granted. We are not a quiet race naturally, so to attempt to live without making noise is terrifying.
DetailsIndependence Day
The movies we love as children tend to get a whole lot worse once not viewed through the rose colored glasses our childhoods bring. I was expecting that to be true of Independence Day, the hit 1996 sci-fi classic, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the movie still held up relatively well.
DetailsThe Tomorrow War
The basic premise is exciting and give a new twist to the “Time Travel” sci-fi genre. It is fun to watch, and the action scenes are intense. The aliens are frightening and creepy and the CGI is well done. The acting is excellent for an action movie with Chris Pratt, Yvonne Strahovski and J.K. Simmons all turning out heart felt performances, although at times I think they go a bit over the top, and there are scenes that feel a bit forced in trying to get the audience to connect with characters instead of letting that happen naturally.
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It’s kind of a light week this week for home video releases, with no major theatrical releases to headline. Instead, we get a couple of A-list catalogue titles and a handful of catalogue and indie releases. Read on!
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We’ve got some big name comic book titles kicking us off this week (#Batman! #TheWalkingDead!) and then a mix of really interesting titles including classics, low-budget fare, mysteries, and one action standout!
DetailsBatman: The Long Halloween Part 1
This is just my opinion, but I really don’t understand why Warner Bros and DC Entertainment, didn’t take some of these wonderful scripts and story arcs and use them for the DCEU movies. They are beautifully written and well performed, and the storylines are very cinematic with some stunning visuals.
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A couple of huge franchises top the list this week like #GodzillavsKong and #IndianaJones, followed by a wide range of genres making their way to home video. Check out the full recap here!
DetailsThe Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
A young man stands on trial for a murder a demon made him commit and Ed and Lorraine Warren must prevent him from getting the death penalty. This film is able to entertain for the two hour run time and provided some pretty good performances. How? Let’s find out.
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This week is kind of a smaller week for big-name titles, with some well-known TV shows taking the main spotlight and a few interesting movies hitting video as well. Here’s the line-up:
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