The Santa Clauses - Season 1 (2022)

Title: The Santa Clauses - Season 1
Rating: TV-PG
Run Time: 33 minutes
Release Date: November 16, 2022
Genre(s): Fantasy, Series
Production Co.: Disney Branded Television
Creator: Jack Burditt
Starring: Tim Allen, Eilzabeth Mitchell, Devin Bright


Who would I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes Christmas stuff.

What is this about?
Christmas is changing, so must Santa change too...

When would be a good time to watch this?
The "holiday" season.

Where does it take place?
The North Pole and Chicago.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I like the original movie.

How did I like this?
Am I allowed to say I liked this better than the movies? Well, it's not hard to be better than the third movie, but I genuinely enjoyed this more than all of them. It's so fun! As someone who no longer celebrates Christmas, I loved them poking fun at what the holiday has become, without being cynical.

Have you seen The Santa Clauses? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Good Burger 2 (2023)

Title: Good Burger 2
Rating: TV-PG
Run Time: 1 hour 46 minutes
Release Date: November 22, 2023
Genre(s): Comedy
Production Co.: Paramount Pictures
Director: Phil Traill
Starring: Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson, Kamaia Fairburn


Who would I recommend this to?
'90s kids who grew up with Kenan and Kel.

What is this about?
Revenge with a side of burger sauce. And the friends we made along the way.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Anytime you need something goofy.

Where does it take place?
Los Angeles.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because the first movie is a classic.

How did I like this?
 It certainly has the spirit of the original! Gang's all here! And the plot feels very reminiscent of the first, not a direct copy, but it feels real for these characters.

I do have to say, I feel like they were trying too hard with some of the jokes, but that seems to be common across most adult reboots of kids' stuff.

Have you seen Good Burger 2? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

Goosebumps - Season 1 (2023)

Title: Goosebumps
Rating: TV-14
Run Time: 40 minutes
Release Date: October 13, 2023
Genre(s): Fantasy, Horror, Series
Production Co.: Factory Underground
Creator(s): Rob Letterman, Nicholas Stoller
Starring: Zack Morris, Isa Briones, Justin Long


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

What is this about?
Freaky stuff happens to a group of teens and their teacher, after he moves into a house where a grisly death occurred.

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

Where does it take place?
Port Lawrence.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I'm a '90s kid who grew up on the Goosebumps books.

How did I like this?
It's so much fun! I adored how they mixed a bunch of different plots from the books into a semi-cohesive series about death and revenge!

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

Five Nights at Freddy's (2023)

Title: Five Nights at Freddy's
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Release Date: October 27, 2023
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: Blumhouse Productions
Director: Emma Tammi
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail


Who would I recommend this to?
FNaF fans. The normies won't get it.

What is this about?
A down-on-his-luck guys starts working as a security guard for a haunted pizzeria.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now, spooky season, any time you want some fun.

Where does it take place?
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I fell into the FNaF rabbit hole and can't get out.

How did I like this?
It's so fun! It's more focused on the human, emotional side than the horror side, which suited me fine. I'm a baby when it comes to Horror, so I'm glad this was more tame. Yes, there are jumpscares, but anyone familiar with the games will be expecting that.

Have you seen Five Nights at Freddy's? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?

The Meg (2018)

Title: The Meg
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 1 hour 53 minutes
Release Date: August 10, 2018
Genre(s): Horror
Production Co.: Di Bonaventure Pictures
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Starring: Jason Statham, Bingbing Li Rainn Wilson


Who would I recommend this to?
Fans of shark attack movies.

What is this about?
A group of scientists accidentally unleash a though to be extinct monster!

When would be a good time to watch this?
Anytime, really.

Where does it take place?
The Marianas Trench.

Why did I decide to watch this?
I like shark attack movies.

How did I like this?
It was fun! Less ridiculous than I was anticipating, but a good time! The dog survives, which is what matters!

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

Haunted Mansion (2023)

Title: Haunted Mansion
Rating: PG-13
Run Time: 2 hours 4 minutes
Release Date: July 28, 2023
Genre(s): Fantasy, Horror
Production Co.: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Justin Simien
Starring: LaKeith Stanfield, Rosario Dawson, Owen Wilson


Who would I recommend this to?
Those with spooky hearts.

What is this about?
A mansion...that is haunted...

When would be a good time to watch this?
Now. Or anytime during Spooky Season.

Where does it take place?
New Orleans, Louisiana.

Why did I decide to watch this?
It's Disney. Halloween Disney at that.

How did I like this?
It's so much fun! It's like they took scenes right from the ride and expanded on them! The stretching room! The hatbox ghost! Constance! Gang's all here!

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

Pokémon: The Johto Journeys (2000-01)

Title: Pokémon: The Johto Journeys
Rating: TV-Y7
Run Time: 20 minutes
Release Date: October 14, 2000
Genre(s): Anime, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Series
Production Co.: GAME FREAK
Creator(s): Junichi Msauda, Ken Sugimori, Satoshi Tajiri
Starring: Veronica Taylor, Rachael Lillis, Eric Stuart


Who would I recommend this to?
Everyone who watched the first two seasons.

What is this about?
Legal, nonlethal animal fighting...and the friends we made along the way.

When would be a good time to watch this?
Whenever you need something to perk you up.

Where does it take place?
The Johto Region.

Why did I decide to watch this?
Because I was already extremely late to the party, was actually enjoying myself, and decided to stay.

How did I like this?
This season did have a couple of tear-jerkers! I did miss Tracy though! But thankfully, Brock wasn't too annoying. I do like when he breaks out his Pokemon knowledge and cooking skills. I just wish he'd leave the ladies alone. At least Misty is there to keep him in line.

Have you seen The Johto Journeys? What did you think?
If not, would you watch it?