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Movie Review – Mortal Kombat (2021)

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Mortal Kombat (2021) movie review. A loving, cheesy, faithful, and gory tribute to the games, that is such wicked fun to watch.
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Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now: Shoplifters of the World (2021) - Reviewed

Posted By themoviesleuth 1266 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - Stop me if you think you've heard this one before..... This spring’s release of Shoplifters Of The World drops on streaming this weekend after several delays amid a global pandemic that’s seen the indie film world struggle to cope. This tongue in cheek copycat of Airheads (1994) is a disappointing effort that won’t even satisfy die hard Smiths fans like myself. Instead, the movie is a ninety minute affair in the purest of annoyances. The dialogue is not natural and stilted. Characters are one sided caricatures of routinely standard ‘80s tropes, personal sexuality is assaulted by terrible cliches and branding, all the while attempting to cash in on current retro trends.Paired with awful acting and writing all around, the only saving grace is the soundtrack by The Smiths, whi

A Supernatural Short: Electromagnetic (2021) - Reviewed

Posted By themoviesleuth 1266 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com -  Stanley, a director, and his wife, Alexa, leave a party to visit Tomas, the editor of Stanley’s latest movie. Stanley wants to see the newest cut of his work but, instead, Tomas shows him something that defies reality.This is the plot of the horror short film Electromagnetic. It establishes its characters and premise in a small dialogue exchange in the first couple of minutes that efficiently conveys everything the audience needs to know about this situation. Then, it gets Stanley and Tomas alone. The relationships between the characters are painted in broad strokes, so it can speed past them quickly to get to the crux of its action. Since this is a genre piece, and the most interesting moments occur once the men are in Tomas’ studio, that approach works strongly in its favor. The

Movie Review – Coming 2 America

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Coming 2 America review. It’s a sequel that none asked for. It’s also fun but little more than a glitzy homage to the 1988 movie.
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Cinematic Releases: Voyagers (2021) - Reviewed

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http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com -  Writer-director Neil Burger started out strong with his magician romance The Illusionist before moving onto young adult science fiction thriller fare with the first Divergent film.  His latest cinematic venture Voyagers, a kind of Lord of the Flies meets Passengersthriller, finds the director returning to young adult sci-fi as well as writing, directing and even producing the project.  Starring Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, Lily-Rose Depp and Fionn Whitehead, the film stars a largely young adult cast and concerns an Interstellar-like premise involving young astronauts searching for life off of a dying Earth.  To keep the next generation of artificially inseminated youths under control until they reach their intergalactic destination, they’re administered drugs to

Your Own Terms: East of the Mountains (2021)-Reviewed

Posted By themoviesleuth 1268 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com -  Based on the novel of the same name, East of the Mountains follows Ben Givens (Tom Skerritt), a retired heart surgeon with a recent terminal cancer diagnosis. Taking his dog with him, he has a final dinner with his daughter (Mira Sorvino) before heading out to Washington State’s Colombia Basin. This site, near where he grew up and fell in love with his now deceased wife, is to serve as the place where he’ll end his life on his own terms. If only it were that simple. What’s remarkable about East of the Mountains is how little actually happens despite the weighty theme of death hanging heavily over the proceedings. That’s not necessarily a bad thing as it allows Ben’s ponderous journey through the wilderness and his past to breathe. The lack of propulsive motion, however, leaves

Go Joe!!!: Snake Eyes Action Figure Line-Up Revealed

Posted By themoviesleuth 1269 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - image courtesy Hasbro With the upcoming relaunch of the G.I. Joe film universe at hand, you can be sure that Hasbro is set to take full advantage of the movie. This will be the first in a new series of films that will once again attempt to bring the long running toy franchise to movie screens. However, the next film will be centered on Snake Eyes and only a few of the classic characters. The movie which was initially meant to release in October 2020 has been pushed to October 2021 due to the global pandemic. So here we are with a first hand look at the new action figures that Hasbro is readying to drop on hungry collectors.This last year has seen a massive spike in toy and collectible sales due to folks being locked down or quarantined. Many of the latest six inch Joes were quickly s

There's No Easy Way Out: Stallone Completes Rocky IV Director's Cut

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http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - image courtesy MGMYesterday, Sly Stallone once again confirmed he would not return as Rocky Balboa in the third entry in the Creed saga. But this week brings us brand new news about the famed boxing character that Stallone has played since the '70s. While he's hard at work developing a new story that will trace the steps of the characters from the classic movies prior to the first Rocky, Stallone has been busy working on a brand new director's cut of the all American '80s athletic montage film, Rocky IV. The film which released in 1985 was a massive hit for the studio and the director/actor and remains one of the most discussed entries in the series. But as we know by know, Stallone is never done with his characters. The film also came at the peak of the cold war which saw the U.S. a

Not The First Contact: Star Trek: Picard Season 2 Trailer Sets The Stage For Q's Return

Posted By themoviesleuth 1270 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - Courtesy of CBSIt always seemed inevitable that Q would be back in some way, shape, or form to visit Captain Picard. On a dramatic level, Q and Picard play well off of each other and have a fun frenemy dynamic. This dynamic has carried itself over several episodes and series so we couldn't imagine them not wanting to do it now. And what better day for CBS to announce this than on the day we first made contact with the Vulcans?Don't take my word for it, check out the sneak peek of Season 2 below. While the trailer is light on new footage for the upcoming season, it always nice to hear John DeLancie as Q. Season 2 of Star Trek: Picard is set to come out sometime in 2022 and we can't wait to see what happens next with these two legendary characters.  (function() { var ze

Friends Til The End: New Promo Video Shows Chucky Rebuilt for Don Mancini's Child's Play Series

Posted By themoviesleuth 1271 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com -  At long last, the upcoming Child's Play television series is making serious headway. Don Mancini's creation will be returning in the form of a new show that will bring back the original Chucky for more blood and mayhem. The series has been officially named Chucky and will be a continuation or at least connected to the original lineup of horror films. And with that said, it appears that they will be bringing back practical effects when he returns to the screen. This new video that was just posted teases the technology they're using on the doll when it premieres on SyFy and USA this coming Fall. It's said that the show will expand on Chucky's backstory and will be tied very close to the movie series but will also offer up a "fresh take on the franchise". Check out the video below

Jalan Bukit Merah | Home Tourist Photo Essay 15

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A sweaty, late afternoon Saturday stroll along Jalan Bukit Merah. All the way from Tiong Bahru Orchid to Kampong Bahru Road.
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Box Office Monsters: Godzilla vs Kong Crushes Its Opening Weekend, Theaters Roar Back To Life

Posted By themoviesleuth 1272 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - photo courtesy WB The U.S. domestic box office showed signs this weekend in the form of two mega-monsters. The film from Warner Bros. and director Adam Wingard has gone on to gross the biggest opening weekend since the beginning of the global pandemic. As people get a little more comfortable heading back out into the public, theaters are finally seeing some lifeblood flow in the form of ticket sales. The long awaited dual between Godzilla and Kong ended up bringing in roughly $48 million over the extended Easter weekend which means the summer blockbuster season may start to heat up. This is also a good sign that the dual streaming and theatrical openings are actually working. While it's not nearly what the movie would have done during normal times, it's definitely a step in the right

Criterion Corner: Le Deuxième Souffle (1966) – Reviewed

Posted By themoviesleuth 1272 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com -  Icily precise French master filmmaker Jean-Pierre Melville all but perfected the black-and-white crime thriller with such gangster epics as Bob Le Flambeur and Le Doulos under his belt well before he arrived upon one of his most overlooked heist thrillers to date with Le Deuxième Souffle.  Released domestically under such titles as Second Breath or Second Wind, the vast yet intimate French crime epic stars Lino Ventura as prison escapee Gu who goes into hiding while being lured into one final heist job.  On his tail is Inspector Blot (Paul Meurisse) and the stage is set for one of the director’s most elegantly constructed heist sequences of his already exceptional career.  Though much of it takes place within closed quarters save for the film’s astonishing heist

Mastermind Creations Does It Again With An April Curveball!

Posted By themoviesleuth 1273 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - While most gags that happen on the first day of April are clear and some have the world questioning their legitimacy, Mastermind Creations (MMC for short) takes this opportunity to launch some off-the-wall products and this year is no exception.Releasing images and posting an exclusive pre-order on Planet Steel Express, this figure enthralled fans and had them guessing with this unique take on a new character. The first figure in their Infinite Finity line, IF-01 Eris: Kultur has obvious connotations to Tarn, the leader of the Decepticon Justice Division, with a tank alt-mode, dual fusion cannons, and removable Decepticon badge-shaped mask. Where this new character deviates is the feminine features and slimmer build, as well as a strong facial resemblance to Esmeral, the wife of Deceptico

MVD Marquee Collection: Watching TV with the Red Chinese (2012) - Reviewed

Posted By themoviesleuth 1274 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - Romanian born director Shimon Dotan was one of Israel’s most celebrated directors, with such critical and commercial hits as Repeat Dive and The Smile of the Lamb cementing his reputation in the Israeli film world.  Eventually moving to Canada with his wife and business partner Netaya Anbar, the filmmaker’s successes continued with such critical hits as You Can Thank Me Later and the documentary film Hot House.  But after helming the Dolph Lundgren actioner Diamond Dogs, a film which he was replaced by Lundgren for much of it, his career took a bit of a nose-dive.  In dire need of another critical hit, Dotan and Anbar reteamed on his next project which became an adaptation of Luke Whisnant’s 1992 novel Watching TV with the Red Chinese. Set in New York City in 1980, the

Asian Movie Review – The YinYang Master (侍神令)

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The YinYang Master (侍神令) review. Quirky, exotic, and visually splendid, this is the superior telling of the Onmyōji story this year.
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Cinequest: A Beautiful Curse (2021) - Reviewed

Posted By themoviesleuth 1275 days ago on Entertainment

http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - There may not be a single trope less appealing in “romantic” dramas than a man stalking a woman to gather information on her while the film plays it as charming. In Danish filmmaker Martin Garde Abildgaard’s debut, A Beautiful Curse, this theme is pushed to its disturbing limits as photojournalist Samuel (Mark Strepan) spends his time watching Stella (Olivia Vinland) sleep, slowly falling for her in the process. On assignment on an island where a mysterious illness has afflicted the residents with perpetual sleep, Samuel spends his days taking photos of the desolate streets. In his off time, he lies next to Stella, a woman he’s found while documenting the island, and telling her everything about himself. She, of course, can’t hear him because she’s asleep but that certainly doesn’t s

Welcome To Raccoon City: Resident Evil Reboot Movie Gets Delayed By Three Months

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http://www.spoilerfreemoviesleuth.com - image courtesy Sony Pictures Although cinemas are slowly opening back up with the spring movie season upon us, all is still not well. While many theater chains think that Godzilla vs Kong is going to be the reset switch they need over the Easter holiday weekend, things are still not looking like they're going to be perfect any time soon. Tonight, Sony Pictures announced that their upcoming restart of the Resident Evil franchise will not meet its currently slated release date of September 3rd. The studio has decided that the film will now move from the early fall to a newly scheduled date of November 24th. This will definitely get it closer to the Christmas movie season, even if things aren't fully back to normal. Director Johannes Roberts recently stated that this new movie seri