Interspecies Reviewers (2020)

Title: Interspecies Reviewers
Rating: R
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 11, 2020
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Comedy, Fantasy
Production Co.: Passione
Director: Yuuki Ogawa, Kenshirou Morii
Starring: Miyu Tomita, Junji Majima, Yuusuke Kobayashi


Who would I recommend this to?
Monster girl lovers.

What is this about?
A group of adventurers review various species' brothels in their free time.

When would be a good time to watch this?
When the kids and prudes aren't around.

Where does it take place?
In a fantasy world, centered around the Ale & Eats tavern.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It sounded really fun, and I do enjoy monster girls.

How did I like this?
This is so ridiculous, in the best way! There's such a variety of girls that these guys have sex with, and the situations they get themselves into are quite entertaining. This is not Hentai, but it does get pretty close, with cleverly covered bits and...replacements. But there is no shortage of boobs!

Have you seen Interspecies Reviews? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Erased (2016)

Title: Erased
Rating: R
Run Time: 23 minutes
Release Date: January 8, 2016
Genre(s): Anime, Series, Suspense
Production Co.: A-1 Pictures
Director: Tomohiko Itou
Starring: Chinnosuke Mitshushima, Aoi Yuuki, Minami Takayama


Who would I recommend this to?
You?

What is this about?
A man who can travel back in time to stop tragic events, it sent back 18 years to prevent a classmate from getting kidnapped after he's framed for his mother's murder.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Soon.

Where does it take place?
Hokkaido, Japan.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It had good ratings and I like time travel.

How did I like this?
I was immediately hooked! I was rooting for Satoru to fix the past, but I also desperately wanted to know who was really behind all of this. I had my suspicions, which felt obvious, but I didn't really get the ending.

Why was he doing this? He just came across as a stereotypical villain with the whole "I would have gotten away with it, if it wasn't for you pesky kid!"

Have you seen Erased? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)

Title: Red, White & Royal Blue
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 58 minutes
Release Date: August 11, 2023
Genre(s): Romance, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: Amazon Studios
Director: Matthew Lopez
Starring: Taylor Zakhar Perez, Nicholas Galitzine, Uma Thurman


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of gay romance.

What is this about?
The president's son and the prince of England fall in love!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now.

Where does it take place?
Washington DC and London, England.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because the book has been on my radar forever and it sounded cute.

How did I like this?
It was adorable! I really knew nothing going into it, so I was pleasantly surprised. It was funny and steamy and heartfelt.

The only annoyance was Madam President's accent.

Have you seen Red, White & Royal Blue? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Lady Bird (2017)

Title: Lady Bird
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 34 minutes
Release Date: December 1, 2017
Genre(s): Drama
Production Co.: IAC Films
Director: Greta Gerwig
Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who like more intellectual movies.

What is this about?
A high school senior and her complicated relationships with everyone around her.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
Sacramento, CA in 2002.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I remember being intrigued by the trailers, and it was available on my flight home...to Sacramento...

How did I like this?
It was surprisingly relatable and less artsy-fartsy than I was expecting.

Have you seen Lady Bird? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

Title: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Rating: R
Run Time: 2 hours 19 minutes
Release Date: April 8, 2022
Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: A24
Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Jamie Lee Curtis


Who would I recommend this to?
This will appeal to a lot of people who like different genres, but also turn off a lot of people not a fan of any of those genres.

What is this about?
Everything...everywhere...all at once. And above all, love and acceptance.

When would be a good time to watch this?
On an 11 hour flight, or whenever you have 2+ hours for a movie.

Where does it take place?
SoCal, somewhere.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I kept hearing good things about and was trapped on an 11 hour flight.

How did I like this?
I will not even pretend like I understood everything in this movie, but I was highly hooked and entertained. WTF did I watch?! That was wild!

Have you seen Everything Everywhere All at Once? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

You People (2023)

Title: You People
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 57 minutes
Release Date: January 27, 2023
Genre(s): Comedy, Romance
Production Co.:Khalabo Ink Society
Director: Kenya Barris
Starring: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy


Who would I recommend this to?
Those looking for a different kind of RomCom.

What is this about?
An interracial couple face problems when introducing their parents.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you have two hours and wanna watch something.

Where does it take place?
Los Angeles, California.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was getting my hair done and she said it was good.

How did I like this?
It was funny and definitely touches on some relatable topics for me as a biracial person. Although at times the jokes and tensions feel forced, like they were trying really hard to make a point.

Have you seen You People? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Bullet Train (2022)

Title: Bullet Train
Rating: R
Run Time: 2 hours 7 minutes
Release Date: August 5, 2022
Genre(s): Action, Comedy
Production Co.: 57North
Director: David Leitch
Starring: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone looking for something different.

What is this about?
Assassins on a train.

When would be a good time to watch this?
On a 5 hour flight. Or anytime really.

Where does it take place?
On the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Why did I decide to watch this?
My mom told me to.

How did I like this?
This movie was utterly bizarre yet kept me hooked. I am a total sucker for short timelines in movies/books, and this is just the 2 hour train ride and all the wackiness that takes place there. It's action packed and funny. It was more bloody than I anticipated, but not overly gory.

Have you seen Bullet Train? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Pineapple Express (2008)

Title: Pineapple Express
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Release Date: August 8, 2008
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: Columbia Pictures
Director: David Gordon Green
Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Gary Cole


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who appreciates 2000s stoner movies.

What is this about?
A dude and his weed dealer are on the run from hit-men and the cops.

When would be a good time to watch this?
4/20.

Where does it take place?
Clark County...it was on a bus sign...

Why did I decide to watch this?
It was 4/20 and I hadn't seen it since it was in theaters.

How did I like this?
I didn't have high (hehe) hopes that this movie would hold up all these years later, but I did find myself laughing. I was mildly stoned, but still. It has some hilarious quotes and is still pretty entertaining.

Have you seen Pineapple Express? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Booksmart (2019)

Title: Booksmart
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
Release Date: May 24, 2019
Genre(s): Comedy, LGBTQ+
Production Co.: Annapurna Pictures
Director: Olivia Wilde
Starring: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams


Who would I recommend this to?
People who like quirky teen comedies.

What is this about?
Nerdy best friends cram four years of antics into one night before graduation.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
Somewhere where long sleeves and layers are required in June. They keep saying Los Angeles, but...

Why did I decide to watch this?
It looked fun and I like smart-girl-focused movies.

How did I like this?
I love seeing a pretentious overachiever knocked down several pegs after judging her classmates on appearances. But this one night of chaos storyline has been done better.

The humor, at times, felt really forced and awkward. Like it didn't flow naturally in the scene.

Have you seen Booksmart? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Don't Look Up (2021)

Title: Don't Look Up
Rating: R
Run Time: 2 hours 18 minutes
Release Date: December 24, 2021
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Production Co.: Bluegrass Films
Director: Adam McKay
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of satire and end of the world movies.

What is this about?
Astronomers discover a comet that is going to crash into Earth, but no one really cares.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Soon. Whenever you have 2+ hours to devote to how screwed up our world is.

Where does it take place?
All across America.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I honestly can't pinpoint why, but something about the description spoke to me.

How did I like this?
This movie is hilarious. Not in a straight comedic way, but in a it's funny cuz it's true way. It pins down how disconnected citizens are, and how much of a media crapstorm politics is. Consumerism rules all! This is tragic.

Have you seen Don't Look Up? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Friendsgiving (2020)

Title: Friendsgiving
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Release Date: October 23, 2020
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: Red Hour Films
Director: Nicol Paone
Starring: Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, Jack Donnelly


Who would I recommend this to?
Those looking for a raunchy-ish holiday chick flick.

What is this about?
A pair of BFF's quiet Thanksgiving is crashed by a variety of personalities.

When would be a good time to watch this?
At your own Friendsgiving gathering.

Where does it take place?
Los Angeles, California.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Kat Dennings.

How did I like this?
It started out rough, but it pulled me in pretty quickly. This dinner has a lot of chaos, but ultimately it has a lot of love. Cheesy? Yes. But that's Thanksgiving without cheese.

Have you seen Friendsgiving? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)

Title: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Release Date: June 22, 2012
Genre(s): Fantasy, Action
Production Co.: Abraham Productions
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Starring: Benjamin Walker, Rufus Sewell, Dominic Cooper


Who would I recommend this to?
Those who like alternative history...and vampires.

What is this about?
Abraham Lincoln...hunting vampires...

When would be a good time to watch this?
On a dark and stormy night.

Where does it take place?
Springfield, Illinois.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I was interested in the book because I liked the title and premise. I haven't gotten around to the book, but the movie will do.

How did I like this?
It's pretty good. I liked it enough, but nothing wowed me. I was a bit disappointed at that time jump, but it actually worked! Fighting doesn't always have to physical.

Have you seen Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Title: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Release Date: August 31, 1975
Genre(s): Comedy, Sci-Fi, Musical
Production Co.: Twentieth Century Fox
Director: Jim Sharmin
Starring: Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone should experience this at least once.

What is this about?
A young couple end up at a mansion full of antici.....pation.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Anytime is a good time to time warp.

Where does it take place?
The Frankenfurter mansion.

Why did I decide to watch this?
My friend showed it to me at 16 and changed my life.

How did I like this?
I love this movie. It's sooo fun, the songs are catchy, Tim Curry is a gift, and nothing else is like it. It's bizarre in the best possibly way. I don't love ever musical number, but it's definitely in my top musicals.

Have you seen The Rocky Horror Picture Show? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Scary Movie 3 (2003)

Title: Scary Movie 3
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
Release Date: October 24, 2003
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: Dimension Films
Director: David Zucker
Starring: Anna Faris, Charlie Sheen, Regina Hall


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of the series.

What is this about?
Crop circles and TV circles....

When would be a good time to watch this?
Maybe never, but also during a cheesy Halloween party.

Where does it take place?
"20 miles west of Washington D.C."

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I watched the previous two, so why not?

How did I like this?
I remember not liking this one when it came out, because the main two movies were The Ring, which traumatized me, and Signs, which I still haven't seen. The 8 Mile scenes were good though! In fact, Anthony Anderson and Kevin Hart were my favorite part and the only thing I remembered was the "Wake up dead" scene.

The constant knock-out, fall down gag got old super quickly. I don't know if that was a reference to something though. But I did like it better this time, probably since I had some distance from my trauma. It also has a more coherent plot rather than just as many pop culture references as possible.

Have you seen Scary Movie 3? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Scary Movie 2 (2001)

Title: Scary Movie 2
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 23 minutes
Release Date: July 4, 2001
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: Dimension Films
Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Starring: Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Antony Acker


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who liked the first one.

What is this about?
Some students spend the weekend in a haunted house with their professor.

When would be a good time to watch this?
A goofy Halloween party.

Where does it take place?
Hell House.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because the first one was funny.

How did I like this?
I watched this movie all the time as a kid. It's way better than the first one, but it also spoofed a lot of the popular teen movies of the time which I was watching. Of course, I picked up on a lot more as an adult, which made it more fun.

Have you seen Scary Movie 2? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Scary Movie (2000)

Title: Scary Movie
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
Release Date: July 7, 2000
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: Dimension Films
Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans
Starring: Anna Faris, Jon Abrahams, Marlon Wayans


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes raunchy spoof movies.

What is this about?
Some teens accidentally kill a guy and a year later someone lets them know that they know what they did...

When would be a good time to watch this?
In 2000, or during a Halloween party.

Where does it take place?
"A small college town."

Why did I decide to watch this?
This was like the movie of 2000, so yeah. I hadn't seen it in forever though.

How did I like this?
I know a ton of these jokes went over my head as a ten-year-old but at least I got the movie references! I definitely picked up more now, and this movie is still funny. It started the spoof movie trend, but this is still the superior one. But like most movies from this period, many of the jokes would not land today.

It was also fun to pick up all of the hints of who the killer was, even though you'd probably guess if you're familiar with all of the movies referenced.

Have you seen Scary Movie? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Snakes on a Plane (2006)

Title: Snakes on a Plane
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Release Date: August 18, 2006
Genre(s): Action, Suspense
Production Co.: New Line Cinema
Director: David R. Ellis
Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips


Who would I recommend this to?
Me.

What is this about?
A witness to a murder's plane is hijacked by venomous snakes!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Immediately, if you've never seen it or haven't seen it in a while.

Where does it take place?
A plane over the Pacific.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Snakes.

How did I like this?
This is one of the most fun movies EVER. I was 100% obsessed when it first came out, which should surprise no one. Agent Flynn's monologue is the most epic piece of literature ever recited and I'm not being ironic. SLJ is iconic.

I just hate Mary Kate (dog) getting eaten, which is why I can't rate it higher.

Have you seen Snakes on a Plane? What did you think?
It not, would you watch it?

 

Dracula 2000 (2000)

Title: Dracula 2000
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 39 minutes
Release Date: December 22, 2000
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: Dimension Films
Director: Patrick Lussier
Starring: Gerard Butler, Justine Waddell, Jonny Lee Miller


Who would I recommend this to?
Grown-up '90s kids.

What is this about?
Dracula has been let loose in the modern day!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Back in 2000-01.

Where does it take place?
London and New Orleans.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I saw it on Paramount+, hadn't heard of it before, saw Gerard Butler.

How did I like this?
What is this casting?! VITAMIN C...Omar Epps, that guy from Save the Last Dance, Hyde from That '70s Show, Gerard Butler, that guy from Scary Movie, Shane West...so random! I can definitely appreciate it though as a '90s kid.

Other than a ton of "Hey! I know you!" moments, this movie is not very good. I'm not quite sure what the plot was, and Dracula was a boring character. The best part was the ceiling sex.

Perhaps this was good 20 years ago.

Have you seen Dracula 2000? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Fright Night (2011)

Title: Fright Night
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 46 minutes
Release Date: August 19, 2011
Genre(s): Horror, Comedy
Production Co.: Dreamworks
Director: Craig Gillespie
Starring: Anton Yelchin, Colin Farrell, David Tennant


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes the Horror-Comedy genre and vampires.

What is this about?
A teen figures out that his new neighbor is a vampire and must save the neighborhood!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Spooky season.

Where does it take place?
New Mexico.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I saw it when it first came out because I was a huge Colin Farrell fan...and vampires.

How did I like this?
I can't remember what I though the first time, but this time: it's a fun movie. 100% predictable and not scary (just how I like my Horror!). It's not very memorable though. Jerry the vampire has almost no screen time which is quite disappointing. Vincent the vampire hunter is hilarious though.

Have you seen Fright Night? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

 

Gunpowder Milkshake (2021)

Title: Gunpowder Milkshake
Rating: R
Run Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
Release Date: July 14, 2021
Genre(s): Action
Production Co.: StudioCanal
Director: Navot Papushado
Starring: Karen Gillan, Lena Headey, Carla Gugino
 

Who would I recommend this to?
Do you like badass women? Yes? You.

What is this about?
Lady assassins kicking ass and taking names!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever.

Where does it take place?
Somewhere...

Why did I decide to watch this?
I heard good things and I'm all for girl power movies.

How did I like this?
The best way to describe this is as Sin City for girls. Which is actually a terrible comparison because I'm a girl and I liked Sin City. But I hope you get the idea.

The first hour was a little rough, not bad, but just alright. After that it picks up and is really fun. I'm also a sucker for movies (and books) that take place over just one day, so that worked for me. And what's not to love about assassin librarians?!

Have you seen Gunpowder Milkshake? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?