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I guess one advantage of animated movies is that you can release a sequel nine years after the original and have the storyline only take place a week after the first film, but it still feels like Zootopia 2 could have advanced the plot a bit more. It feels like this movie is riding the coattails of its predecessor and using a lot of the same themes it did before. It also isn't as fun or whimsical as Zootopia. There are humorous moments, but the overall tone is fairly serious. I like the animation, the characters, the new song, and the expanded universe. There just isn't much to love about Zootopia 2.

I don't know why I waited so long to watch Isle of Dogs. I like Wes Anderson films, I enjoy Fantastic Mr. Fox, but for some reason I let this movie sit in my queue for years. And I shouldn't have. This is a unique & entertaining experience. It's bizarre, but it in a good way. The screen is constantly filled with rich animation for your eyes, and the quirky dialogue is a treat for the ears. The voice acting is excellent, and I was surprised by how many big names popped up throughout the story. So while I don't think this will win over any Wes Anderson detractors, I think Isle of Dogs is a good boy.

I watch Garfield's Halloween Adventure with my kids almost every October, so I wanted to see if Garfield's Thanksgiving could become a new November tradition for our family. It's fine. It feels like an average episode of Garfield. I don't remember Liz being so antagonistic towards Jon, so that was a little surprising to me. And I would have liked a little more interaction between Garfield and Odie. However, Grandma saves the day. Pat Carroll steals the show with her energy in that role. So while I don't think we'll be watching Garfield's Thanksgiving annually, I wouldn't mind watching it again.

I've always felt like the Peanuts cartoons are a little sleepy. I'm a fan of A Charlie Brown Christmas, but even It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a bit slow for my tastes. I know I've seen A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving before. However, I kind of forgot it existed. And even though this holiday special is barely 25 minutes long, it still has a lot of filler. There's a whole musical interlude about Woodstock that just felt pointless. And I got annoyed by how rude Peppermint Patty is to Charlie Brown. There are some good moments, but I'd be grateful to not watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving again.

While Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country is definitely better than Star Trek V, it's not as intense as II, nor is it as entertaining as IV. Still, it's a solid send-off for the original crew of the Enterprise. The makeup and costumes actually look good, even if the floating Klingon blood CGI feels like it's out of a 90's commercial for kid's drinks. And while the cast is definitely getting a little long in the tooth, you can tell they're still doing their best and happy to be there. I'm going to miss Kirk, Spock, and the gang, but I'm looking forward to seeing The Next Generation at the helm.

With The First Avenger, The Winter Soldier, and Civil War, the Captain America trilogy was the mightiest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then Brave New World strutted into frame. And despite all the times this film tries to show us how cool it is, the hard truth is that Sam Wilson doesn't have the powers of Steve Rogers, and Anthony Mackie doesn't have the star power of Chris Evans. While I found this movie to be more palatable than The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, it still can't quite reach the bar of its predecessors. I'm afraid I prefer the old MCU world before Captain America: Brave New World.

The Blue Dahlia is a mediocre film noir. Alan Ladd is a fine enough leading man, and I'm always happy to see Veronica Lake on the screen, but it felt like the rest of the cast was rehearsing for a melodramatic stage play instead of a movie. Also, the plot felt forced and the twists were more befuddling than surprising. There was also almost no score whatsoever, which made the experience feel stark and empty. I read that Raymond Chandler is a renowned detective fiction writer, but I'm afraid that I'm going to need to see additional evidence of this aside from The Blue Dahlia to corroborate those claims.

This is a JV team movie and it feels like it. While the characters are amusing, none of them are as interesting as the ones that came before. The plot is the same way. It's fine, but it feels like the B-reel of something we've seen before. And about 20 minutes into Thunderbolts, I realized that I hadn't watched the movie that came before it. While that didn't make a big difference to me understanding the plot, it started to make me think about how much backstory you need to really appreciate this single film. And that kind of felt exhausting. I liked Thunderbolts, but that like comes with an asterisk.

I had been told that Star Trek V: The Final Frontier was one of the weaker films in the franchise, and I have to agree. Despite having a larger budget than Star Trek II, III & IV, this film feels cheaper than all of them. The visual effects are even laughable at parts, pulling you out of the experience. This movie is also full of stilted dialogue, corny one-liners, and goofy plot points, which detract from the interesting parts of the story. I don't want to place all the blame on William Shatner's directing, but that may be the reason the oddly-shaped parts of Star Trek V never seem to come together.

The thing I liked about John Candy: I Like Me is that it reminded me of how much I enjoyed Candy's work. Normally these types of documentaries show us the darker side of celebrities, but this one took a more positive approach and let his friends and family tell us about how nice of a guy Candy really was. It doesn't make him out to be a saint, it simply chooses to focus on the positive, which I appreciated. This movie also got me emotional a few times and it made me ponder my life and think about how I can better use my talents. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got some John Candy movies to binge-watch.

I can see why Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home has such universal appeal. This is a lighthearted movie with a unique story featuring characters that were well-known by this point. And it's amusing to see those characters from the distant future interact with regular people from more contemporary times. The environmental message doesn't feel too heavy handed, either. Yes, it does lean into the realm of the ridiculous at times but, given the premise of the film, it doesn't pull you out of the experience. Chalk up Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home as one of my favorite movies in the Star Trek franchise.

I had heard that the odd-numbered Star Trek movies are the bad ones, so I prepared myself to not like Star Trek III: The Search for Spock. However, I didn't hate it. It does feel a little hokier than the previous films. Characters joke around more and the visual effects, while good for the 80s, feel dated now. It's also strange how this film is a direct continuation of The Wrath of Kahn, and it also leads directly into The Voyage Home. That makes it feel more like a TV episode than a feature film. Nevertheless, despite its flaws, I thought Star Trek III: The Search for Spock was enjoyable enough.

A Series of Unfortunate Events does a great job of creating an atmosphere and setting a tone. Jim Carrey's portrayal of Count Olaf is, of course, highly entertaining to watch, but I was particularly impressed by the convincing performances of Liam Aiken and Emily Browning. However, the filmmakers tried to cram three books into one movie that's under two hours long, barely skimming along the surface. There's also the unfulfilled potential of a film that thinks it's going to be part of a series. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events is good, but it leaves a lot of loose threads hanging.

The first Saw movie is an effective psychological thriller where most of the violence occurs off-screen. And it looks like Saw II is where the franchise starts becoming gorenography. I wanted to like this sequel because I heard it was in the same vein as the original, but every time I started to almost enjoy where the story was going, something grotesque or ludicrous would happen. In addition, the green-tinted filter is turned up ridiculously high, and the jumpy 2000s editing with random flashes really make this movie look dated. It seems that Saw II is where I am going to exit the Saw movie series.

I was probably too young to watch A Nightmare on Elm Street when I first saw it. It definitely made an impression on me. And over the years, I've come to realize that while it may be a bit campy and the acting isn't exactly Academy Award material, it's a solid horror film. It features a clever story and some pretty impressive (and horrific) visual effects. Robert Englund created such an iconic villain. Freddy Krueger truly is the stuff of nightmares. And in this movie, he's not as zany as he becomes in the sequels. Most slasher films aren't great, but A Nightmare on Elm Street is a cut above the rest.

Silent House has all the elements of a captivating horror movie, yet it keeps tripping over itself by trying to be too artistic and cerebral. Elizabeth Olsen does a fantastic job in her role. She really sold her performance and helps you feel what her character is feeling. However, the supporting cast was kind of wooden. Also, the one continuous shot look is an impressive feat, but it also was distracting at times and made some scenes a little frustrating. And then there's the ending, which felt forced, and left me with an unsatisfied feeling. I don't think I'll be visiting Silent House again.

The Body Snatcher is a pleasantly ghoulish surprise. It took some time for the plot to get in motion, but when it did, I was immediately interested. Boris Karloff gives a wonderfully wicked performance as Gray the Cabman. He plays the kind of person you hope to never run into in real life. And although Bela Lugosi is prominently listed on the marketing, he's barely in this horror film, which was a little disappointing. Still, I was shocked by how dark this plot went, and when I read up on the real-life inspiration, I was even more astonished. I'm glad I finally dug up The Body Snatcher and watched it.

I'm sure The Midnight Hour was probably a very effective horror flick if you were watching it as a child on TV in 1985. However, if the first time you're watching it is as an adult, it's pretty ridiculous. I was impressed by the costumes and the makeup which, I found out, was done by the same team who worked on Michael Jackson's Thriller. But that still doesn't make up for the clichéd story, hokey acting, and the cringe-worthy musical number. Plus, you can throw a pair of glasses on Lee Montgomery, but that still doesn't make him a nerd. So no, it wasn't really worth staying up for The Midnight Hour.

Lady in White was one of our favorite sleepover movies growing up, because it was a terrifying PG-13 experience. There are moments that have stuck with me since the first time I watched it. Years later, the story still holds up, the acting is believable, and those frightening parts are still pretty scary. However, some of the visual effects look dated now, and while I appreciate that the lighthearted scenes help balance out the darker ones, the tone of the movie can shift wildly from one scene to another. So, while I still enjoy Lady in White, it's definitely more effective for younger viewers.

Antlers is a heavy horror movie. Even without the supernatural elements, the abuse aspect will weigh on you. My heart went out to little Jeremy T. Thomas as he portrayed Lucas. He creates a vulnerable, yet resilient character. However, I felt like both Keri Russell's and Jesse Plemons' performances are too reserved. I was looking forward to seeing them in this movie, but their parts could have been played by anyone. I did appreciate the practical effects, though, and the creature had a unique and impressive look to it. Still, Antlers is slow, bleak, and gruesome, so I'm not sure if I'll watch it again.

Any Ernest movie is an acquired taste. However, before you write-off this one, you should know it's actually a great horror movie for kids. I've been surprised by how many of my children were frightened by this film, despite how silly it is. The creature effects are actually impressive, even with the low budget, and Jim Varney is doing his best to entertain the viewers, even when It doesn't make much sense. And there are plenty of plot points that don't makes sense. So no, I don't think this is a high-quality film, but I do think that Ernest Scared Stupid is fun family film to watch during October.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire sacrifices plot for fan service. Yes, it's fun to see the cameos and to hear the characters say the thing, but the filmmakers should have spent more time developing a good story. The script makes people act out of character, just so the plot can advance, and requires that the audience turn a blind eye to logic and reason. I can't hate this movie, though, because it's still a love letter to the Ghostbuster franchise, there is fun to be had, and there are some impressive visual effects. However, much like Ghostbusters II, this lackluster sequel falls short of its predecessor.

I didn't realize that The Last Man on Earth was based on the novel "I Am Legend" when I chose to watch it. I've actually already seen The Omega Man (1971) and I Am Legend (2007), so this story was familiar to me. Apparently this film is the most accurate adaptation of the book, but that doesn't mean it's the best. The plot is interesting, but this film suffers from bad voice dubbing and an achingly slow pace. I also was confused as to why the vampires acted like zombies. So while I enjoyed seeing Vincent Price in a post-apocalyptic horror movie, I don't know if I'll watch The Last Man on Earth again.

I appreciate that Happy Death Day 2U tries something different. It's a slasher sequel, so you expect it to do the same basic things, but this movie wanders out of the horror realm and, for better and for worse, enters sci-fi territory. Once again, I think Jessica Rothe really shines in her role as Tree Gelbman. She truly does bring the fun and the heart to this story. However, much like the first film, the plot gets overly ridiculous near the end and loses focus of what it should be. So, yes, Happy Death Day 2U is another lesser slasher sequel, but it also features some genuinely amusing moments.

While Black Sabbath's biggest legacy may be the heavy metal band that appropriated its name, it's actually an entertaining movie. Well, it's actually three short horror films in one. "Drop of Water" is by far the strongest & scariest story, and images from that tale will be haunting me for a while. The plot for "The Telephone" felt slightly disjointed and confusing, though Michèle Mercier gives a compelling performance. And "The Wurdulak" wandered a little too slowly for my tastes and didn't have a satisfying ending. Black Sabbath may be uneven, but it's worth watching, especially for that one segment.