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Ride Home Reviews
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Welcome to Ride Home Reviews where I talk about new feature films and some of my streaming tv favorites just after I watch them, so you can get my spontaneous response! As someone who has studied films and tv since I was young and even went to school for it, I love giving my observation on what I see for you.
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Troop Zero - Ride Home Reviews New Stream Review
Apr 23, 202000:05:42Tap to summarizeIn rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl dreams of life in outer space. When a competition offers her a chance to be recorded on NASA's Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime. Directors: Bert (as Bert & Bertie), Bertie (as Bert & Bertie) Writers: Lucy Alibar (screenplay), Lucy Alibar Stars: Mckenna Grace, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan Likes: Concepts of gender non-conforming roles and the golden record, music and direction Dislikes: Predictable story filled with cliches What to watch for: The character of Smash portrayed by Johanna Colon MY rating: Yes
Transcribe →Captain Fantastic - #RetroReview
Apr 21, 202000:06:58Tap to summarizeIn the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Director: Matt Ross Writer: Matt Ross Stars: Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler Likes: The Story, The Cast, The Direction, Cinematography Dislikes: The ending. The Title What to Watch For: How the scenery changes the attitude of the kids. MY Rating: Yes.
Transcribe →Bombshell - New Stream Review - Ride Home Reviews Episode 428
Apr 16, 202000:07:57Tap to summarizeA group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Director: Jay Roach Writer: Charles Randolph Stars: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie Likes: The first act, the cast, the makeup Dislikes: the second and third acts, the misuse of the cast, too much focus on the anatgonist. What to watch for: The editing especially in the first act MY rating: No
Transcribe →The Opposite of Sex - #RetroReview
Apr 14, 202000:06:22Tap to summarizeA 16-year-old girl visits her gay half-brother and ends up seducing his boyfriend, thus wreaking havoc on all of their lives. Director: Don Roos Writer: Don Roos Stars: Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan, Lisa Kudrow Likes: The Story. Lisa Kudrow Dislikes: The majority of the cast. The direction. What to Watch for : Lisa Kudrow is brilliant. She's the only reason to watch this movie. MY rating: No
Transcribe →Ford vs. Ferrari - New Movie
Apr 9, 202000:07:38Tap to summarizeAmerican car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Director: James Mangold Writers: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth Stars: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal Likes: Christian Bale, Cinematography, Editing, Pacing Dislikes; Underwhelming story concept, the ending. What to Watch for: A particular shot during the Daytona race scene. MY Rating: Yes
Transcribe →Haywire - #RetroReview
Apr 7, 202000:07:38Tap to summarizeA black ops super soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during a mission. Director: Steven Soderbergh Writer: Lem Dobbs Stars: Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbender Likes: Fight Choreography including the editing during it. Dislikes: Everything else What to watch for: The use of sound during the hand to hand moments MY Rating: #%$ NO!
Transcribe →Book Smart - New Stream Review
Apr 3, 202000:08:22Tap to summarizeOn the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. Director: Olivia Wilde Writers: Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins Stars: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams Likes: The cast, editing, the theme hitting you right at the beginning. Dislikes: Pacing, predictable, cliched, some of the comic timing What to watch for: Billie Lourd's performance MY rating: ...meh...
Transcribe →The Florida Project - #RetroReview
Mar 31, 202000:07:45Tap to summarizeSet over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World. Director: Sean Baker Writers: Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch Stars: Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem DafoeStars: Likes: Pacing, Direction, Brooklynn Prince's performance Dislikes: Lack of back story with Willem Defoe's character, the very last scene. What to Watch for: The bathtub shots. MY Rating: Yes
Transcribe →New Review: The Banker
Mar 26, 202000:07:15Tap to summarizeIn the 1960s two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur. Director: George Nolfi Writers: Brad Kane (story by), Niceole R. Levy (screenplay by) Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Anthony Mackie Likes: The Cast, the story, the score Dislikes: Some character and plot choices, didn't like the ending monologue What to Watch For: The subtle use of Taylor Black's character MY rating: Yes
Transcribe →RetroReview - Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Mar 24, 202000:06:36Tap to summarizeA mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments. Director: Shekhar Kapur Writers: William Nicholson, Michael Hirst Stars: Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush Likes: Art Direction, Costumes, Production Design Dislikes: Pacing was terrible, Story elements were confusing, the direction What to Watch for: Cate Blanchett reprising her role as Elizabeth MY rating: No
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