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Plot Summary: Lynette, a young woman struggling to survive in rapidly gentrifying Portland, has saved just enough money to buy the house she and her mother live in with her brother who has Down syndrome. When her mother suddenly backs out of the deal, Lynette embarks on a desperate 24-hour journey through the city's underbelly to get the money she needs before time runs out. Director: Benjamin Caron Screenplay: Sarah Conradt, Based on: The Night Always Comes by Willy Vlautin Producers: Gary Levinsohn, Billy Hines, Ryan Bartecki, Benjamin Caron, Jodie Caron Vanessa Kirby, Lauren Dark Cinematography: Damián García Starring: Vanessa Kirby as Lynette Jennifer Jason Leigh as Lynette's Mother Stephan James as Cody Zack Gottsagen as Kenny Randall Park as Scott   ***SPOILER ALERT*** A Family That Makes No Sense Night Always Comes is a m...

Plot Summary: A father and son arrive at a remote beach for a surfing vacation, but are met with hostility from the territorial locals. As the father attempts to prove himself worthy of surfing the beach, he descends into an increasingly surreal and menacing experience that challenges his sanity and physical limits. Director: Lorcan Finnegan Screenplay: Thomas Martin Music: François Tétaz Cinematography: Radek Ładczuk Starring: Nicolas Cage as The Surfer Julian McMahon as Scally Nicholas Cassim as The Son   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Welcome to the Church of Cage Someone once said that "Nicolas Cage" is its own movie genre, and I couldn't agree more. I specifically chose to watch The Surfer because I was in desperate need of a fix, and this film, directed by Lorcan Finnegan, couldn't have been a more perfect vehicle for him. One of the absolute...

Plot Summary: Told in three acts moving backward in time, the film chronicles the life of Charles 'Chuck' Krantz. It begins with his death at age 39, which coincides with apocalyptic events, and moves back to his childhood in a supposedly haunted house, exploring the universe contained within a single life. Director: Mike Flanagan Screenplay: Mike Flanagan (based on the novella by Stephen King) Producers: Trevor Macy, Mike Flanagan Music: The Newton Brothers Cinematography: Eben Bolter Editor:   Mike Flanagan Starring: Tom Hiddleston as Charles Krantz Mark Hamill as Albie Chiwetel Ejiofor as Marty Anderson Karen Gillan as Felicia Gordon Jacob Tremblay as Young Charles Krantz   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Let me start with wtf is wrong with people... After a quick trip to the IMDb page for The Life of Chuck, I have one thi...

Plot Summary: Charles (Tim Key), a quirky twice‑lottery‑winning loner, hires his favorite disbanded folk duo: Herb (Tom Basden) and Nell (Carey Mulligan), to play a private concert on his remote island. Old romantic wounds resurface as they reconnect. Director: James Griffiths Screenplay: Tom Basden & Tim Key Producers: Rupert Majendie, Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan Music: Adem Ilhan Cinematography: G. Magni Ágústsson Editor: Quin Williams Starring: Tim Key as Charles Heath Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer Sian Clifford as Amanda Akemnji Ndifornyen as Michael   ***SPOILER ALERT*** The Blabbermouth and the Ballad It’s been a week since I watched The Ballad of Wallis Island, and now my 38-year-old brain is being put to the test. Let’s see what survived the fog. First off, I didn’t...

Plot Summary: Janiyah Wiltkinson (Taraji P. Henson), a desperate single mother of a seriously ill daughter, spirals through eviction, job loss, and tragedy in one catastrophic day. In a last-ditch attempt to get medicine, she starts a bank standoff — but a shocking twist reveals her daughter actually died hours earlier, and Janiyah has been dissociating from reality. Eventually, with support from a bank manager and detective, she surrenders peacefully amid growing public sympathy. Director & Writer: Tyler Perry Producer(s): Tyler Perry Cinematography: Justyn Moro Music: Dara Taylor Editing: Nick Coker Cast: Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson Sherri Shepherd as Nicole (bank manager) Teyana Taylor as Detective Raymond Sinbad as Benny Glynn Turman as Richard (Janiyah’s boss) Rockmond Dunbar as Chief Wilson Ashley Versher as Tessa  ...

Plot Summary: Grieving widow Kate Garrett (J. Moore) struggles to keep her Pennsylvania horse farm afloat after losing her wife. When her estranged, drug-addicted daughter Claire (S. Sweeney) returns bloodied and in distress, a gripping thriller unfolds as Kate fights to protect her child, confronting escalating danger, moral dilemmas, and the lengths a mother will go to save her kids. Director: Michael Pearce Screenplay: Brad Ingelsby Producers: Brad Ingelsby, Ridley Scott, Michael Pruss, Kevin J. Walsh Music: Jed Kurzel Cinematography: Benjamin Kračun Starring: Julianne Moore as Kate Garrett Sydney Sweeney as Claire Garrett Domhnall Gleeson as Jackie Kyle MacLachlan as Richard Garrett Fiona Shaw as Jessie Oliver Edmund Donovan as Ryan   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Cheese, Wine and Echo Valley Alright, so picture this. It’s a ...

Plot Summary: In 1956, Tommy Wilhelm (Robin Williams), a down-on-his-luck salesman, loses his job and marriage. He moves to New York seeking redemption through a risky investment set up by Dr. Tamkin (Jerry Stiller). As his life spirals, debt, family strain, and betrayal, Tommy must face harsh truths about himself and “seize the day.” Director: Fielder Cook Producers: Chiz Schultz, Brian Benlifer Screenplay: Saul Bellow (novel), Ronald Ribman (screenplay) Starring: Robin Williams as Tommy Wilhelm Jerry Stiller as Dr. Tamkin Joseph Wiseman as Dr. Adler (Tommy's father) Glenne Headly as Margaret, Tommy's estranged wife Richard B. Shull as Rojax   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Jerry Stiller Got Me Here Hey everyone, I’m back with a hard-to-find movie featuring the one and only Robin Williams. The reason I picked Seize the Day was actually Jer...

Plot Summary: Set during China's Cultural Revolution, The King of Children tells the story of Lao Gan, an educated youth sent to a remote village in the Yunnan-Guizhou region to work as a teacher. Director: Chen Kaige Producers: Xi'An Film Studio Screenplay: Adapted from Ah Cheng's novella with the same name Starring: Xie Yuan as Lao Gan Chen Shaohua as Principal Chen Yang Xuewen as Wang Fu   ***SPOILER ALERT*** Jumping Into Chinese Cinema Blindfolded Hey everyone. So, back in January, the internet had a little moment, and suddenly, millions of Americans rushed to a Chinese social media app called Red Note. I got curious, joined in, and ended up discovering a whole new world of culture thanks to some incredibly welcoming Chinese users. Naturally, I decided to ask for movie recommendations, and wow, they flooded in. But despite all the amazing suggestion...