New Children’s Book!

I am proud to announce that Kurt the Turtle and the New Baby is available on Amazon. Dedicated to three boys who are becoming big brothers soon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/1690819405/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_93MJDbTP8RFJ5

Thoughts on Lake Mungo

Lake Mungo is a Australian psychological horror mockumentary. It has a creepy atmosphere and the edits make the paranormal imagery very authentically eerie. The story twists and turns for an interesting and subtle ghost story. It get a little anticlimactic after the great build up. Still, Lake Mungo is worth checking out if you enjoy subtle horror.

Thoughts on Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Between Two Ferns: The Movie is a Netflix movie which is the appropriate venue. The humor is very sarcastic and satirical. The celebrities seem like good sports. If there is a major downside, it’s that Will Ferrell is a comedic black hole. Every joke he attempts reeks of desperation. Otherwise, it’s a fine movie to catch if you are a fan of the web show.

Thoughts on School Spirit

School Spirit is a Hulu original horror movie. The plot is essentially The Breakfast Club if there was a murderer at the school. The dialogue is hilariously bad, the acting is not particularly great, and the story is completely ludicrous. Still, I was at least entertained with the premise and the twists and turns it took to at least attempt to make the movie entertaining. I recommend it if you are a horror fan at a complete loss for what to watch on Hulu.

Thoughts on IT: Chapter 2

IT: Chapter 2 is a fine follow up to the first IT. The actors do a great job and there are a lot of creepy moments. The CG monsters border a bit on the silly/ridiculous side. The story movies forward and gets a bit predictable at times but the acting and pacing make the film enjoyable. Give this movie a try if you enjoyed the first film.

Thoughts on Gnome Alone

Gnome Alone is fine for a quick family movie. It feels like a mix of a lot of other movies. A little Gremlins, Coraline, and Inside Out elements make their way into this movie. It isn’t all that clever or edited particularly well. Still, it is better than other crap that is shown as family entertainment. It isn’t high art and it certainly won’t win any awards, but it will entertain the young kids for an hour or so.

Thoughts on The Kitchen

The Kitchen is a good movie. The actors do a great job and the story is interesting. The pacing was a bit rushed. Also, most movies that take place in the 70s have heavy smoking, yet this did not. It was strange. The movie itself was at least entertaining and well-done. The twist at the end was a bit underwhelming. I recommend it for fans of mob movies or themes of female empowerment.