I’m an absolute sucker for Netflix Christmas movies. With a couple exceptions, they’re not good. But they have that Christmas charm that makes them somehow enjoyable. If these movies weren’t centered around Christmas, they would be unwatchable…instead of borderline unwatchable. What can I say, it’s the magic of Christmas. The common theme with these movies […]
Author: Matt Hambidge
‘Survivor 41’ Finale Recap: “One Thing Left To Do…Win”
After 19 long months, U.S. Survivor finally has a new champion! Erika Casupanan has broken the streak of six male winners, also becoming the show’s first Canadian winner. And she did so in a dominating fashion, winning by way of a 7-1-0 vote over Deshawn and Xander, respectively. She may not jump off the screen […]
‘Survivor 41’ Episode 12 Recap: “Truth Kamikaze”
Back at camp after the Liana vote, the tribe decompresses after the intense Tribal Council. I can’t begin to imagine what it must have been like coming back to camp after that. It had to be exhausting, probably a little cathartic as well. We see several snippets of conversations between various players, and it’s clear […]
‘Survivor 41’ Episode 11 Recap: “Do Or Die”
There’s really only a few things to discuss from this week’s Survivor. Ricard is (at least for now) in the power position, everyone continues to forget that Xander has both an idol and an extra vote, and Danny may be getting the beginning of a winner’s edit. Danny spends a few minutes talking us through […]
BELFAST Review: Charming, Sentimental, Heartbreaking, It’s The Best Movie Of The Year
Belfast, Northern Ireland, 1969. The Troubles had just begun, and tensions are rising – to say the least – between the Catholics and Protestants. And with all the worry and strife and ever-present feeling of imminent danger, nine-year-old Buddy (wonderful newcomer Jude Hill) has one focus: to get his crush, Catherine, to notice him. Seeing […]
‘Survivor 41’ Episode 10 Recap: “Baby With A Machine Gun”
First thing’s first, Happy Thanksgiving! With that in mind, I will try (big emphasis on “try”) to keep this week’s Survivor recap brief (relatively speaking). Get you in, get you out, get you back to family, food, and football. With that in mind, I’m going to set this up a little different than normal, and […]
KING RICHARD Review: Will Smith Leads A Triumphant Sports Drama
King Richard was an odd movie for me. I’m a lifelong tennis fan, played competitively from about ages 14-20. So I’m fairly well-versed in the Williams’ family story. And as inspirational as it is, I’ve never been a fan. Not of Serena, not of Richard. I’m more indifferent towards Venus, but still. There’s no denying […]
THE PRINCESS SWITCH 3: ROMANCING THE STAR – Netflix Has Done It Again
Netflix Christmas movies are a true guilty pleasure of mine. And more specifically, those movies that make up the Netflix Extended Cinematic Extended Cinematic Christmas Universe (NECCU) that began with The Christmas Prince. Sadly, there is no fourth Christmas Prince, and none yet announced, so we’ll keep our fingers crossed for that. But thankfully, Netflix […]
HOME SWEET HOME ALONE: Just Skip It
“This is garbage. I don’t know why they’re always trying to remake the classics. Never as good as the originals.” As much as I’d like to take credit for this one, this is a literal line spoken by one of the characters in Home Sweet Home Alone. What was clearly written as intended tongue-in-cheek, self-deprecating […]
‘Survivor 41’ Episode 8 Recap: “Betraydar”
Coming off the heels of their successful Tribal Council performance, Evvie and Xander are riding high. But it’s short-lived, as Xander isn’t too thrilled about learning Evvie spilled the beans to Deshawn about his idol. And the Yase group of Tiffany, Xander, and Evvie seems to be all but over. And what follows is a […]
