Break Time Reviews
Well, well, well. It’s (finally) that time of year again! That’s right, it’s movie ranking time! I hit a new high for new releases watched in 2021, checking in at 209. I’m doing things a little different this year, just to see how it goes. In addition to the normal social posts, I’ll be doing […]
January releases don’t exactly have the best track record. The first month of the year is often reserved for movies that studios don’t have a lot of confidence in, maybe are smaller with no star power, among other reasons. Of course, not every movie released this time of year is a complete dud (fingers crossed […]
One more review dump to close out 2021. A mostly good crop here, including a couple to be on the watch for in the coming weeks. Cyrano This is one to file away for later, as Cyrano won’t see a wide release until late January or early February. This musical adaptation of the classic play […]
With 2021 fast coming to a close, there are plenty of movies that I haven’t gotten a review out for, whether a full one or as part of these rundowns. I’m going to try to fix that, with this one and maybe one more right before January. I still might miss some, depending on release […]
They did it. They actually did it. This (obviously subdued) reaction was common after Marvel released Avengers: Endgame in 2019. A movie of that size and scope had no real business working, much less working as well as it did. But it did, and it’s the crown jewel of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
