The Bible is a collection of books that is viewed as some sort of masterpiece by its subscribers because of their fear and confirmation bias. What the Bible really is, is a collection of books that loosely chronicle the history of some primitive and very violent people who by their own coronation, somehow were the […]
Why and how is Donald Trump so popular with half the United States?
January 18, 2021 by
The relationship between Donald Trump and his ardent supporters reminds me of that great classic TV show, Amos & Andy. Kingfish is Trump and he is always very convincing and compelling to Andy. Andy represents all of Trump’s die-hard sycophant and supporters, loyal to the end. No matter how outrageous the scheme is, or how […]
High On Heels (2020)
January 16, 2021 by
Film Title
High On HeelsSynopsis
A documentary on the high heel experience
Director
Adelin GasanaCast
Models
Engineers
Podiatrists
Chiropractors
Pole Dancers
Various other women
I get several requests every year from indie film makers, inviting me to screen and review their movies. Some of these, like The Road To The Well, are near masterpieces, but most are a total waste of time, being poorly made vanity projects. High On Heels is a well-made 45 minute documentary on a phenomena […]
Donald Trump: The Arrogance Of Power And Lack of Accountability Edition
January 7, 2021 by
Congress has officially confirmed the Electoral College victory of Biden and Harris. To all the Trumpers, thugs, evangelicals, preachers and right-wing pundits, where is your God now? How can you not say that this is God’s will, if you believe in that sort of thing? The overwhelming support of Christians for Donald Trump exposes the […]
A Meowy Christmas Vacation
December 17, 2020 by
Film Title
A Meowy Christmas VacationSynopsis
Steve and his furry friends drop yet another load
Cast
Steve, I Will Be Making A Formal Complaint, Rudzinski
Cerra Atkins
Ben Dietels
A Mangy Tabby named Whiskers
Various botfly-infested rodents
When I reviewed the worst Christmas movie ever made, A Meowy Christmas, I had no idea of the massive amount of whiney butt-hurt that would be forthcoming from the movie creators, Steve Rudzinski and the writer of that horrid mess, Bill Murphy. This was 3 years ago and long forgotten until a got yet another […]
The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t
December 17, 2020 by
Film Title
The Christmas That Almost Wasn'tSynopsis
Yet another dreadful Saving Christmas movie, Italian style.
Director
Rossano BrazziCast
Paul Tripp
Lydia Brazzi
Alberto Rabagliati
A Truckload of Creepy Midgets
Mischa Auer
John Karlsen
Rossano Brazzi
Christmas is fast approaching and another year of watching and reviewing Christmas movies is winding down. This movie is yet another recommendation from one of our fine readers. The Christmas That Almost Wasn’t should have been named The Christmas Movie That Wasn’t. So, what went wrong with this wonderful Santa Save Christmas Movie? The short […]
Mrs. Worthington’s Party-A.K.A. Noelle (2007)
December 13, 2020 by
Film Title
Mrs. Worthington's Party (Noelle)Synopsis
A priest comes to a small New England village to shut down a dying parrish. What is thought to be a routine sacking is anything but.
Director
David WallCast
David Wall
Kerry Wall
Sean Patrick Brennan
Jean Bates
It is no secret that faith-based movies have taken their review lumps from both believers and non-believers alike. The harsh criticism heaped upon this genre of movie has been well deserved, and I have been a joyful participant in this scrutiny. Faith-based Christmas movies are especially vulnerable to criticism for poor artistic presentation and falling […]
Home Alone (1990)
December 9, 2020 by
Film Title
Home AloneSynopsis
Other than Elf, the most pointless and annoying Christmas movie ever made.
Director
Chris ColumbusCast
Macaulay Culkin
Joe Pesci!
David Stern
John Heard
Catherine O'Hara
John Candy
Roberts Blosson
I knew that if I avoided the grave long enough that this day would come. There is no longer putting it off or pretending that this movie does not exist. Having long ago reviewed atrocities like It’s A Wonderful Life, Elf, and Santa Claus And The Ice Cream Bunny, this landmark in Ruthless Christmas Movie […]
A Christmas Carol (2018)
December 6, 2020 by
Film Title
A Christmas CarolSynopsis
A modern-day rendition of the timeless classic
Director
David IzattCast
Stuart Brennan
Bonnie Wright
Rebecca Hanssen
Sarina Taylor
Mark Paul Wake
Alec Westwood
As you know, A Christmas Carol is my favorite genre of Christmas Movies and I have already watched and reviewed at least 16 versions of this venerable classic. This version is a low budget but more than adequate re-telling that is set in modern-day Scotland. This Ebeneezer Scrooge (Stuart Brennan) is a young and wildly […]
Elves (2018)
December 5, 2020 by
Film Title
ElvesSynopsis
Ancient Elves locked in a chest only come out at Christmas.
Director
Jamaal BurdenCast
Who Cares?
I’ve come to an unassailable generalization. Every Christmas movie with “Elf or Elves” in the title is going to be horrible and without redemption, campy or otherwise. The opening “teaser” (more like snoozer) scene lasted 6 minutes and consisted of two young boys sitting in a dark room with that awful piano, bang-bang one chord […]
