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Road House (2024)
It felt sacrilegious even watching it...
You can tell in the first 15 minutes that this was not a movie Jake Gyllenhaal should be in, he's just better than that. The only thing this movie had was the name which I'm sure they paid a lot of money for, as well as for a high calibur actor like Jake Gyllenhaal. I'm waxn't a huge Swayze fan but being raised in the 90s I have watched most of his movies, probably a few times and enjoyed tbem all, except for Ghost :barf:. Knowing that Patrick Swayze has passed away, when I began to watch the 2024 Roadhouse I had the guiltitiest feeling, like it was improper to carry on watching such a mediocre remake of the famous original. And Connor MacGregor? Smh.
Warrior (2019)
Best TV show in decades!
This is truly one of the best TV shows I've seen in decades. It has the feel of a spaghetti western with.the smooth styling of a Bruce Lee movie on a Blockbuster movie budget. Its an honest look back at the struggle of Asian Americans and Irish immigrantion during the wild west era. It reminds me of Kung Fu but an HBO type Kung Fu, David Carradine would have loved this show. The cinematography, photography, storyline, set development, and character development are all above par. Most importantly, the martial arts scenes are beautiful, fluid, well directed and believable, it's above and beyond any Martial Arts I've seen on TV or in the movies in decades. I can't imagine the amount of work it takes to create such an amazing product, what a labor of love. Unfortunately it doesn't get the attention it deserves, like Badlands, another great dystopian show. It truly is a must see for any fan of westerns or martial arts. I hope it's around for years to come and I appreciate all the effort it takes to bring us such an amazing program.
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2021)
It's legit, modern & throw back, good flick
This indie like flick shows you can take a minimal plot, minimal lines from the main character Mona Lisa, combine it with good acting and make a hit to rival Hollywood blockbusters. Kate Hudson was bomb also, totally didn't expect to see her in this sort of role, her best performance since Fools Gold. It was one of those unexpected and much appreciated movies, glad I took a chance. I loved that the questionable parts were not overly explained, I like making my own assumptions of what's happening, it makes it personal. As a 90's raver I was digging the soundtrack, the look & the overall feel of the whole movie. Made me wanna get out the blacklight & drop a tab lol Well done to the writer & director. Thank you sirs may I have another? See you in the sequel, I hope!
Wolves (2014)
Without Momoa it would be Teen Wolf
I usually only have time for the most current movies but I saw this starred Jason Momoa so I gave it a go. It wasn't as good as See or even Aquaman but it has a good plot and of course it contains your obligatory Maoma shots mixed with a steampunk hat, long hair, wolf eyes, and of course, topless.. without Maoma, I would have turned it off as soon as I saw the 80s looking Teen Wolf costumes & lack of good CGI. Definitely watchable though.
As for plot, it's about an adopted kid who realizes he's a wolf, "wolf's out" around others, but unlike "Teen Wolf" he ends up alone, hitting up bars where his real dad (Maoma) just happens to be drinking a beer. They meet, people die, it's delightfully violent.. etc blah blah.
One Way (2022)
Trolls hate, movie buffs appreciate!
Colson Baker (MGK) has proven that he is not only a Rap & Rock star but a serious actor as well. With films like, "The Dirt", "Captive State", "Project Power" & "Beyond the Lights", Baker proves he's no flash in the pan.
In "One Way" Baker introduces his daughter Cassie Baker (Lily) to Hollywood. While she didn't have many lines, those she delivered shows she is a serious actress. We might just be seeing the beginnings of another "Voight & Jolie".
Colson Baker has been co-starring in movies alongside mega-stars like Bruce Willis, best friend Pete Davidson, Travis Fimmel, Jamie Fox & Kevin Bacon but in "One Way" he shows he can star as lead and hold his own. I admire Bacon & Fimmel but it took me a minute to notice they were even in this movie due to the engaging, real-life acting of Baker. As with most of his movies he plays a gangster-ish street guy, but in "One Way" he proves gangsters can have a heart of gold, just like he does. You can read his Instagram to see he is a proud father so this is a movie I was looking forward to seeing and I was impressed.
Whether you watch it because you're a Travis Fimmel, Kevin Bacon or MGK fan, just watch it. Movie trolls think all movies must be blockbusters or else they get low ratings, dont let them keep you from seeing the debut of an impressive young actress, Casie Baker. Congrats Colson!
Snowfall: The Iliad: Part 2 (2022)
Question? (with spoliers)
So after the old guy got his leg ripped off by the tiger, why didn't they go in the old man's house and lay low and use his phone to call Jerome and Louie? Don't understand that?
Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine (2021)
Tekashi 6ix9ine shown from a Self-Made Villain perspective
This "documentary" in my opinion is skewed to the negative, only showing the bad ways Tekashi 6ix9ine hustled to become famous, never showing anything positive. It shows how he changed his look then combined it with his street & gang life on social media to inspire a massive following. It also shows how the FBI used those same social media posts against him and his fellow gang members in court. There is no human angle to this doc, all we see is disdain for the super-snitching super-villain. He had a great Dad, so is he a good dad? Does he visit his Mom, take her to lunch? Does he visit his Dad's grave? He can't be this turnt guy 24\7, there has to be more, Danny Hernandez (6ix9ine) deserves a better doc. He may have done or is doing "bad things", but he is a human who made choices. Were those choices possibly based on his childhood or does he have a mental illness? Would have liked to seen a deeper side to this series. Those who say he has 0 talent can not dispute he has a talent for getting money!