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Tag: 2019 Movies

Movie Reviews

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Goes for Fan Service and Self-Referential Humor while a Better Story Was Begging to be Seen

Posted on May 19, 2020May 31, 2021 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Goes for Fan Service and Self-Referential Humor while a Better Story Was Begging to be Seen”
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1917 is an exciting, engrossing, and intoxicating experience

Posted on April 6, 2020April 5, 2020 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “1917 is an exciting, engrossing, and intoxicating experience”
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I Have Seen “Cats” and I Have… Thoughts.

Posted on February 4, 2020March 22, 2020 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “I Have Seen “Cats” and I Have… Thoughts.”
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Annabelle Comes Home is a Shallow Gallery of Jump Scares

Posted on January 19, 2020February 2, 2020 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Annabelle Comes Home is a Shallow Gallery of Jump Scares”
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“Lady and the Tramp” is Just Fine and, for a Live-Action Disney Remake… that’s Fine

Posted on November 18, 2019February 22, 2020 by Jason Gaston0 comments on ““Lady and the Tramp” is Just Fine and, for a Live-Action Disney Remake… that’s Fine”
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“Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Once Again Chooses the Lazy Route and Makes a Villain a Hero

Posted on November 12, 2019November 11, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on ““Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” Once Again Chooses the Lazy Route and Makes a Villain a Hero”
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‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ is an Unexpectedly Hilarious Sequel

Posted on November 5, 2019November 4, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘The Angry Birds Movie 2’ is an Unexpectedly Hilarious Sequel”
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‘Zombieland: Double Tap” is a Mostly Toothless Sequel

Posted on October 19, 2019October 18, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Zombieland: Double Tap” is a Mostly Toothless Sequel”
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‘Joker’ is a Masterpiece

Posted on October 15, 2019October 14, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Joker’ is a Masterpiece”
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‘It: Chapter Two’: Never Send an Adult to Do a Kid’s Job

Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘It: Chapter Two’: Never Send an Adult to Do a Kid’s Job”
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‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’ is the Feature Length Movie Based on an Internet Show You Never Knew You Always Wanted

Posted on September 25, 2019October 2, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Between Two Ferns: The Movie’ is the Feature Length Movie Based on an Internet Show You Never Knew You Always Wanted”
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“Steven Universe: The Movie” is a Celebration of Song, Life, Love, and Change

Posted on September 3, 2019September 2, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on ““Steven Universe: The Movie” is a Celebration of Song, Life, Love, and Change”
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‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’: Because Absolutely No One Demanded It!

Posted on August 26, 2019August 25, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’: Because Absolutely No One Demanded It!”
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‘The Banana Splits’ is the Weirdest Joke Ever Filmed

Posted on August 25, 2019September 2, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘The Banana Splits’ is the Weirdest Joke Ever Filmed”
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Fact and Fiction Swirl About in ‘The Amazing Johnathan Documentary’

Posted on August 22, 2019August 20, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Fact and Fiction Swirl About in ‘The Amazing Johnathan Documentary’”
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Marlon Wayans Plays Easy Stereotypes for Laughs that Never Come in “Sextuplets”

Posted on August 19, 2019August 18, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Marlon Wayans Plays Easy Stereotypes for Laughs that Never Come in “Sextuplets””
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‘Invader Zim’ Returns to “Enter the Florpus”

Posted on August 18, 2019August 18, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Invader Zim’ Returns to “Enter the Florpus””
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‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ is a Marvelously Macabre Retelling of a Childhood Favorite

Posted on August 12, 2019August 11, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ is a Marvelously Macabre Retelling of a Childhood Favorite”
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight:  “The Lion King” is a Dull and Uninspired Retelling

Posted on July 28, 2019July 28, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “The Lion Sleeps Tonight:  “The Lion King” is a Dull and Uninspired Retelling”
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‘Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Works in Spite of Itself

Posted on July 21, 2019July 28, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Batman vs. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Works in Spite of Itself”
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‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ is a Fun and Poignant End to Phase Three

Posted on July 2, 2019July 2, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ is a Fun and Poignant End to Phase Three”
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Toy Story 4 is the Masterfully Animated, Bittersweet, Heartwarming, and Hilarious Movie We Totally Didn’t Need

Posted on June 27, 2019June 26, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Toy Story 4 is the Masterfully Animated, Bittersweet, Heartwarming, and Hilarious Movie We Totally Didn’t Need”
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Yes, ‘Dark Phoenix’ Really Is That Bad

Posted on June 26, 2019June 24, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Yes, ‘Dark Phoenix’ Really Is That Bad”
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An Inventive and Clever Movie, ‘Child’s Play’ Hobbles Itself by Being a Remake When it Didn’t Have to Be

Posted on June 24, 2019June 23, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “An Inventive and Clever Movie, ‘Child’s Play’ Hobbles Itself by Being a Remake When it Didn’t Have to Be”
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Adam Sandler’s ‘Murder Mystery’ is an Unexpectedly Charming Throwback

Posted on June 22, 2019June 22, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Adam Sandler’s ‘Murder Mystery’ is an Unexpectedly Charming Throwback”
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‘I Am Mother’ is a Thoughtful and Uneasy Ethical and Moral Dilemma

Posted on June 20, 2019June 18, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘I Am Mother’ is a Thoughtful and Uneasy Ethical and Moral Dilemma”
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‘Men in Black: International’ is Mediocre Without Borders

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Men in Black: International’ is Mediocre Without Borders”
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If It Hadn’t Been for Those Meddling Humans, ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Would Have Gotten Away With It

Posted on June 3, 2019June 2, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “If It Hadn’t Been for Those Meddling Humans, ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ Would Have Gotten Away With It”
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Netflix’ ‘Rim of the World’ Is a ‘Goonies’ Type Adventure that Keeps the Danger Real

Posted on May 31, 2019May 30, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Netflix’ ‘Rim of the World’ Is a ‘Goonies’ Type Adventure that Keeps the Danger Real”
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Brightburn: The Birth of a Super Villain

Posted on May 29, 2019May 28, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Brightburn: The Birth of a Super Villain”
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The Often Imitated But Never Duplicated: ‘Aladdin’ Chooses Imitation over Innovation

Posted on May 28, 2019May 27, 2019 by Jason Gaston1 comment on “The Often Imitated But Never Duplicated: ‘Aladdin’ Chooses Imitation over Innovation”
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‘What We Left Behind’ Takes a Whimsical, Fond, and Sometimes Critical Look Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Posted on May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘What We Left Behind’ Takes a Whimsical, Fond, and Sometimes Critical Look Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”
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‘Scary Stories’ takes a fond look back at the legacy of a really messed up series of children’s book

Posted on May 10, 2019May 9, 2019 by Jason Gaston1 comment on “‘Scary Stories’ takes a fond look back at the legacy of a really messed up series of children’s book”
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is Not Only an Ending, but a New Beginning

Posted on April 26, 2019April 26, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Avengers: Endgame’ is Not Only an Ending, but a New Beginning”
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‘Hellboy’ is an Unholy Mess

Posted on April 16, 2019April 15, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Hellboy’ is an Unholy Mess”
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‘Missing Link’ is Missing Some of that Old Laika Magic

Posted on April 14, 2019April 16, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “‘Missing Link’ is Missing Some of that Old Laika Magic”
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Pet Semetary: Sometimes the Original is Better

Posted on April 8, 2019April 16, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Pet Semetary: Sometimes the Original is Better”
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Shazam! Pure Magic!

Posted on April 7, 2019April 16, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Shazam! Pure Magic!”
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Justice League vs. The Fatal Five

Posted on April 2, 2019April 16, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Justice League vs. The Fatal Five”
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This is “Us”

Posted on March 25, 2019April 16, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “This is “Us””
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Captain Marvel Flies High, But Not Above its Predecessors

Posted on March 11, 2019April 16, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Captain Marvel Flies High, But Not Above its Predecessors”
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Scooby Doo and the Curse of the 13th Ghost: A Television Finale 35 Years Late, But Still Welcome

Posted on March 10, 2019May 20, 2020 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Scooby Doo and the Curse of the 13th Ghost: A Television Finale 35 Years Late, But Still Welcome”
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Alita: Battle Angel Excels at World Building, but Not Much Else

Posted on February 18, 2019February 17, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “Alita: Battle Angel Excels at World Building, but Not Much Else”
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The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Tries Its Best to Fill Some Big Brick Shoes

Posted on February 9, 2019April 16, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part Tries Its Best to Fill Some Big Brick Shoes”
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World May Be the Weakest in the Trilogy, but It Ends the Series Beautifully.

Posted on February 2, 2019April 16, 2019 by Jason Gaston0 comments on “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World May Be the Weakest in the Trilogy, but It Ends the Series Beautifully.”
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