Jennifer's Body (2009)

Title: Jennifer's Body
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Release Date: September 18, 2009
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: 20th Century Fox
Director: Karyn Kusama
Starring: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Adam Brody


Who would I recommend this to?
Feminists with a sense of humor. People who like hot chicks killing dudes.

What is this about?
After Jennifer is used in a virgin sacrifice gone wrong, she returns with an insatiable appetite for boys. It's up to her best friend to stop her.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Halloween date night. Girls night. Any night you want something sexy and creepy.

Where does it take place?
Devil's Kettle, Minnesota.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I originally saw this one in theaters because it looked great. It was a ton of fun in theaters.

How did I like this?
This movie is over-the-top ridiculous with the outdated teen-speak and I love it. It's also jumpy without being scary. I don't do scary jumpy, so this one was fun.

There's definitely some tasteless "jokes" in this movie which did not age well. Well, they were bad eleven years ago, but in today's climate, they'd never pass.

Have you seen Jennifer's Body? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Love, Simon (2018)

Title: Love, Simon
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Release Date: March 16, 2018
Genre(s): Romance, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: Fox 2000 Pictures
Director: Greg Berlanti
Starring: Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel


Who would I recommend this to?
Everybody. Especially anyone who feels underrepresented in the media.

What is this about?
Simon, who is gay, but not out. Then he meets Blue online.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Anytime you need a cute and funny pick-me-up!

Where does it take place?
An American high school.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I read the book a couple years ago and really liked it! I'm very exited that this one got a movie deal.

How did I like this?
I super enjoyed this one! Its funny and sweet and heartwarming. Simon's gay college fantasy is basically my fantasy life.

Simon's parents cracked me up! I think the casting was spot on for those two!

Have you seen Love, Simon? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?

Hidden Figures (2017)

Title: Hidden Figures
Rating: PG
Run Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
Release Date: January 6, 2017
Genre(s): Biography
Production Co.: Fox 2000 Pictures
Director: Theodore Melfi
Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae


Who would I recommend this to?
History buffs. STEM girls.

What is this about?
The super amazing black women who did the math for NASA's first manned shuttle launch into orbit!

When would be a good time to watch this?
I really don't know. I think this is one of those movies you need to be in the mood for.

Where does it take place?
1960s Virginia. Mostly in the NASA offices.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I found the book really interesting, but kind of slow to get through. So I figured the movie would be a more engaging format for the story of these amazing women.

How did I like this?
"Here at NASA, we all pee the same color."

I liked it a lot. It took the book, and condensed it down to the highlights and most interesting parts. Of course, it added some bits to make it entertaining.

Have you seen (or read) Hidden Figures? What did you think?

If not, would you watch it?