FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE 39 STEPS (1935), from John Buchan's novel with a dialogue credit to  Ian Hay and an adaptation credit to Charles Bennett, the film is directed by Alfred Hitchcock.  The film centers on Richard Hannay (Robert Donat), a Canadian tourist in London who becomes entangled in a massive espionage plot after a spy (Lucie Mannheim) is murdered in his flat, leaving him as the prime suspect. Hannay goes on the run to Scotland to find the truth behind the mysterious "39 Steps" organization, all while evading a nationwide police manhunt and the enemy agents pursuing him. During his desperate journey, he is reluctantly handcuffed to a skeptical, beautiful woman named Pamela (Madeleine Carroll), and together they must uncover the secret of the stolen British military information to prove his innocence.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 26 m, is rated Approved.  We originally caught the film on Turner Classic Movies but it is streaming on Tubi, Roku Channel, PlutoTV, Plex, HBO Max, Fawesome, Hulu but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#The39Steps #JohnBuchan #CharlesBennett #IanHay #AlfredHitchcock #RobertDonat #Hannay #MadeleineCarroll #Pamela #LucieMannheim #MissSmith #GodreyTearle #ProfessorJordan #JohnLaurie #Crofter #PeggyAshcroft #CroftersWife #HelenHay #MrsJordan #WylieWatson #Memory #ConspiracyThriller #Thriller #Spy #SuspenseMystery #Whodunit #Crime #Mystery  @Hulu  @PrimeVideo @DisneyPlus  ⁠@Tubi  #Roku Channel  #PlutoTV  #Plex  #HBOMax  #Fawesome⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing ROMANCING THE STONE (1984), from director Robert Zemeckis and screenplay by Diane Thomas.  The film is a romantic adventure comedy about Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner), a timid but successful romance novelist who is forced to leave her quiet life in New York to travel to the Colombian jungle to rescue her kidnapped sister. Her only clue is a cryptic treasure map, and she soon teams up with Jack T. Colton (Michael Douglas), a rugged, cynical American mercenary and bird smuggler, who agrees to guide her for a price. As they navigate the dangerous terrain, dodging ruthless smugglers and a corrupt military official all pursuing the map's priceless emerald, Joan transforms into a real-life adventurer and finds unexpected romance with the man who proves to be her own fictional hero.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 46 m, is rated PG and we originally caught it on TCM but you can buy/rent it on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#RomancingTheStone #RobertZemeckis #DianeThomas #KathleenTuner #JoanWilder #MichaelDouglas #JackColton #DannyDeVito #Ralph #ZackNorman #Ira #AlfonsoArau #Juan #ManuelOjeda #Zolo #HollandTaylor #Gloria #MaryEllenTrainor #Elaine #Action #Adventure #Romance #cComedy #Quest #RomanticComedy #JungleAdventure  @TurnerClassicMovies    #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which Miss Angie returns and along with the Mister join me in reviewing THE POD GENERATION (2023), from writer/director Sophie Barthes.  In a not-so-distant future where artificial intelligence and technology have become a central part of human life, a young couple, Rachel and Alvy (Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor), decide to start a family using an artificial womb, or "pod," to avoid the inconveniences of a natural pregnancy. As Rachel's career at a tech company flourishes, her botanist husband Alvy grows increasingly attached to the pod and its natural life within, while Rachel struggles to form a bond with the baby that's been made using technology. The film becomes a satirical exploration of our society's reliance on technology, questioning the true meaning of connection, nature, and what it means to be a parent in a world of manufactured convenience.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 50 m, is rated PG-13 and is streaming on Hulu but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.ADDENDUM: this review was recorded before Disney's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel. While we like and recommend the film, we ask viewers to use alternate streamers to access the film as we are in solidarity with creatives at this time.The @TheDiaryOfACEO episode talked about in the review can be found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UclrVWafRAI&t=13sThe book reference in the review [Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-deficit Disorder by Richard Louv] can be found here:  https://www.awesomebooks.com/book/9781848870833/last-child-in-the-woods-saving-our-children-from-nature   #ThePodGeneration #SophieBarthes #EmiliaClarke #Rachel #ChiwetelEjiofor #Alvy #VinetteRobinson #Alice #AslinFarrell #HRDirector #JeanMArcBarr #PegazusFounder #RosalieCraig #WombCenterDirector #AlixDunmore #Eliza #MeganMaczko #Elena #RitaBernardShaw #Rebecca #DystopianSciFi #Satire #Comedy #Romance #SciFi  @Hulu  @DisneyPlus  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE MATRIX (1999), from directors/writers Lana and Lilly Wachowski.  The film tells the story of a talented hacker, Thomas Anderson a.k.a. Neo (Keanu Reeves), who is drawn into a hidden rebellion after being contacted by the enigmatic Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), who reveals that the world Neo knows is a simulated reality called the Matrix. As Neo is awakened to the truth, he must choose whether to accept a dangerous path that could free humanity — and discover who he really is.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 16 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on HBO Max.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheMatrix #LanaWachowski #LillyWachowski #KeanuReeves #ThomasAnderson #Neo #HugoWeaving #AgentSmith #CarrieAnnMoss #Trinity #LawrenceFishburne #Morpheus #GloriaFoster #Oracle #JoePantoliano #Cypher #BelindaMcClory #Switch #JulianArahanga #Apoc #MattDoran #Mouse #MarcusChong #Tank #AnthonyRayParker #Dozer #PaulGoddard #AgentBrown #RobertTaylor #AgentJones #Action #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Cyberpunk #Dystopian #SciFi #MartialArts #Fantasy  @HBOMax   #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing SUPERMAN (2025), from writer/director James Gunn, based on characters created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.  The film dives into the complexities of Clark Kent's (David Corenswet) dual life, exploring his struggle to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as he navigates his role as both a journalist and the Man of Steel. The film sees Superman facing unintended consequences after intervening in an international conflict, leading to a tarnished reputation and presenting his arch-nemesis Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) with an opportunity to exploit the situation. Ultimately, Superman must win back public trust and confront Luthor's schemes with the help of his colleagues at the Daily Planet and his loyal super-dog, Krypto.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 9 m, is rated PG-13 and is still in theaters.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Superman #NationalAlliedPublications #JerrySiegel #JoeShuster #DCComics #JamesGunn #DavidCorenswet #Superman #AlanTudyk #Gary #GraceChan #SupermanRobot12 #BradleyCooper #JorEl #AngelaSarafyan #Lara #MichaelRooker #SupermanRobot1 #PomKlementieff #SupermanRobot5 #MaríaGabrielaDeFaría #TheEngineer #SaraSampaio #EveTeschmacher #StephenBlackehart #SydneyHappersen #GiovannieCruz #CherylKimble#NicholasHoult #LexLuthor #WendellPierce #PerryWhite#BeckBennett #SteveLombard #NevaHowell #Ma Kent#PruittTaylorVince #PaKent #MikaelaHoover #CatGrant#SkylerGisondo #JimmyOlsen #RachelBrosnahan #LoisLane#ChristopherMcDonald #RonTroupe #ZlatkoBuric #VasilGhurkos #FrankGrillo #RickFlagSr #EdiGathegi #MrTerrific #NathanFillion #GuyGardner #IsabelaMerced #Hawkgirl #SeanGunn #MaxwellLord #Superhero #Comics #ComicCharacter #Superman2025 #ActionEpic #AdventureEpic #SciFiEpic #Action #Adventure #SciFi  @WarnerBros  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THUNDERBOLTS* (2025), from director Jake Schreier with a screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo; from characters created by Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley.  The film tells the story of a group of anti-heroes—including Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Red Guardian (David Harbour) and Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen—who are brought together by CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfuss) for what they believe is a new government team. They soon realize they've been set up on a suicide mission to be eliminated by a powerful new threat, the unstable super-soldier known as Sentry, and are forced to unite to survive. The film becomes a psychological and emotional journey as the team must confront their own personal traumas, which manifest in a mind-bending, final showdown against Sentry's destructive alter ego, the Void.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 7 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Thunderbolts #TheNewAvengers #KurtBusiek #MarkBagley #StanLee #JackKirby #JoeSimon #PaulJenkins #JaeLee #JakeSchreier #EricPearson #JoannaCalo #FlorencePugh #YelenaBelova #SebastianStan #BuckyBarnes #JuliaLouisDreyfus #ValentinaAllegraDeFontaine #LewisPullman #RobertReynolds#DavidHarbour #AlexeiShostakov #RedGuardian #WyattRussell#JohnWalker #HannahJohnKamen #AvaStarr #Ghost #OlgaKurylenko#AntoniaDreykov #TaskMaster #GeraldineViswanathan #Mel#WendellPierce #CongressmanGary #Superhero #PoliticalDrama #PsychologicalDrama #Action #Adventure #Drama #Fantasy #SciFi @DisneyPlus @Hulu   #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing HARD, FAST AND BEAUTIFUL! (1951), from director Ida Lupino with writing credits to Martha Wilkerson and based on John R. Tunis' AMERICAN GIRL novel.  The film tells the story of Florence Farley (Sally Forrest), a talented young tennis prodigy whose ambition is ruthlessly manipulated by her social-climbing mother, Millie (Claire Trevor). As Florence rises through the ranks of professional tennis, her mother schemes to exploit her talent for wealth and status, pushing her daughter to achieve dreams she herself couldn't. Torn between her mother's relentless drive, the allure of fame and fortune, and a budding romance, Florence must navigate the cutthroat world of competitive sports and the destructive influence of her maternal ambition.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 18 m, is rated Approved.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#HardFastBeautiful #JohnRTunis #AmericanGirl #IdaLupino #MarthaWilkerson #ClaireTrevor #Millie #SallyForrest #Florence #CarletonGYoung #Fletcher #RobertClarke #Gordon #KennethOatterson #Will #Drama #Romance #Sport  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

* Recorded in the Spring **In which Kid 1 joins me in reviewing CHALLENGERS (2024), from director Luca Guadagnino with screenplay credits to Justin Kuritzkes.  The film is a steamy romantic sports drama centered on Tashi (Zendaya), a former tennis prodigy turned coach, who orchestrates a high-stakes match between her husband, Art (Mike Faist), a struggling champion, and his former best friend and her ex-boyfriend, Patrick (Josh O'Connor). As the two men face off on the court, the film flashes back through their intertwined past, revealing a complex web of ambition, betrayal, and intense rivalry fueled by their shared attraction to Tashi. The narrative culminates in a climactic final match where the lines between sport, desire, and personal history blur, leaving the audience to question who truly wins.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 11 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Prime Video and MGM+.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Challengers #LucaGuadagnino #JustinKuritzkes #Zendaya #Tashi #JoshOConnor #Patrick #MikeFaist #Art#Drama #PsychologicalDrama #Romance #SteamyRomance #Sport  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing FIXED (2025), from a script by Genndy Tartakovsky, Jon Vitti and Steve Greenberg and story credit to Steve GreenBerg, Rich Lufrano, Genndy Tartakovsky and Jon Vitti, the film is directed by  Genndy Tartakovsky. The film is an adult animated comedy film about a happy-go-lucky dog named Bull (voiced by Adam Devine) who learns he is going to be neutered. Determined to have one last night of freedom with his friends before the procedure, Bull embarks on a wild, raunchy adventure. The film, which has been described as a "hard R-rated" comedy, explores themes of friendship and self-acceptance through its explicit and often crude humor. The film clocks in at 1 h and 27 m, is rated R and currently streaming on Netflix. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Fixed #GenndyTartakovsky #JonVitti #SteveGreenberg #RichLufrano #AdamDevine #Bull #IdrisElba #Rocco #KathrynHahn #Honey #FredArmisen #Fetch #BobbyMonihan #Lucky #BeckBennett #Sterling #MichelleButeau #Molasses #RiverGallo #Frankie #AdultAnimation #DarkComedy #Adventure #HandDrawnAnimation #RaunchyComedy #Romance #RomanticComedy #Animation Comedy @Netflix #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Monsters join me in reviewing LOST IN STARLIGHT (2003), from director Han Ji-won with writing credits to Han Ji-won and Kang Hyun-joo.  The Korean animated film is a sci-fi romance set in 2050 Seoul. It follows Nan-young (Kim Tae-ri), an astronaut preparing for a mission to Mars to follow in her late mother's footsteps, and Jay (Hong Kyung), a musician who restores retro sound equipment. Their relationship, which begins after a chance meeting, is tested by the vast distance and time difference when Nan-young embarks on her mission, forcing them to navigate a long-distance relationship spanning light-years.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 36 m, is rated PG and is currently streaming on @Netflix.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#LostInStarlight #HanjiWon #KangHyunJoo #KimTaeRi #MaitreyiRamakrishnan #NanYoung #HongKyung #JustinHMin #Jay #Comedy #RomanticComedy #FeelGoodRomance #Romance #HandDrawnAnimation #Space #SciFi #SpaceSciFi #Animation #Drama #Animation  @Netflix  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing INTERSTELLAR (2014), from a script by Jonathan and Christopher Nolan, the film is directed by Christopher Nolan.  In a near-future where Earth is succumbing to crop blight and dust storms, a widowed former NASA pilot named Cooper is recruited for a last-ditch mission to save humanity. He must lead a team of astronauts through a wormhole near Saturn in search of a new, habitable planet. As they travel through time-distorted space, Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) grapples with the emotional cost of leaving his family behind, particularly his daughter, Murph (Mackenzie Foy/Jessica Chastain/Ellen Burstyn), as he races against time to find a new home for mankind.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 49 m, is rated PG-13 and we watched it on the @HooplaDigital app but it's also streaming on Paramount+ and Plex TV and to rent/buy on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#SupportYourLocalLibrary ⁠ ⁨@hoopladigital⁩ ⁠ #Interstellar #ChristopherNolan #JonathanNolan #AllisonJanney #MatthewMcConaughey  #Cooper #MackenzieFoy #JessicaChastin #EllenBurstyn #Murph #TimothéeChalamet #CaseyAffleck #Tom #JohnLithgow #Donald #MichaelCaine #ProfessorBrand #AnneHathaway #Brand #BillIrwin #Tars #WesBentley #Doyle ##DavidGyasi #Romilly #JoshStewart #Case #TopherGrace #Getty #MattDamon #Mann #AdventureEpic #Epic #PsychologicalDrama #Drama #Quest #SciFi #SpaceSciFi #TimeTravel #Adventure #Drama  @HooplaDigital  @ParamountPlus  @Plex  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS (2003), from the book by Michele Alexander and Jeannie Long; screenplay credits to Kristen Buckley, Brian Regan and Burr Steers, the film is directed by Donald Petrie.  The film is a romantic comedy about a women's magazine columnist, Andie (Kate Hudson), who must write an article detailing how to get a man to break up with you in ten days. Unbeknownst to her, the man she chooses, Ben (Matthew McConaughey), an advertising executive who has made a high-stakes bet that he can make any woman fall in love with him in the same amount of time. Both try to manipulate the other to win their respective bets, but they soon find themselves genuinely falling for each other.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 56 m, is rated PG-13 and we watched it on the @Hoopla app but streaming on various platforms and to rent/buy on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#SupportYourLocalLibrary ⁠ ⁨@hoopladigital⁩ ⁠ #HowToLoseAGuyIn10Days #MicheleAlexander #JeannieLong #KristenBuckley #BrianRegan #BurrSteers #DonaldPetrie #KateHudson #Anndie #MatthewMcConaughey #KathrynHahn #Michelle #AnnieParisse #Jeannie #AdamGoldberg #Tony #ThomasLennon #Thayer #MichaelMichele #Spears #ShalomHarlow #Green #RobertKlein #Phillip #BebeNeuwirth #Lana#SamanthaQuan #Lori #JustinPeroff #Mike #CeliaWeston #Glenda #JamesMurtaugh #Jack #Comedy #RomanticComedy #FeelGoodRomance #Romance  @HooplaDigital  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU (1999), from a script by Karen McCullah and Kristen Smith from William Shakespeare's play, the film is directed by Gil Junger.  The film is a modern-day adaptation of Shakespeare's play The Taming of the Shrew, set in a high school. The film follows a new student, Cameron, who falls for Bianca, but can't date her until her older sister, Kat, does. Cameron pays the school bad boy, Patrick, to woo the sharp-tongued Kat, leading to unexpected romance and comedic chao.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 37 m, is rated PG-13 and we watched it on the Disney but it's also streaming on Hulu, Prime Video and to rent/buy on Amazon.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#SupportYourLocalLibrary ⁠ ⁨@hoopladigital⁩ ⁠  #10ThingsIHateAboutYou #TheTamingOfTheShrew #WilliamShakespeare #KarenMcCullah #KristenSmith #GilJunger #JuliaStiles #Kate #HeathLedger #Pat #JosephGordonLevitt #Cameron #LarisaOleynik #Bianca #DavidKrumholtz #Michael #AndrewKeegan #Joey #SusanMayPratt #Mandella #GabrielleUnion #Chastity #LarryMiller #Walter #DarylMitchell #MrMorgan #AllisonJanney #MsPerky #Comedy #RomanticComedy #ComingOfAge #TeenCOmedy #TeenDrama #FeelGoodRomance #Drama #Comedy #Romance  @DisneyPlus @Hulu  @PrimeVideo  @Amazon  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters do a compare and contrast of KISS ME KATE (1953) and THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (1967), both sourced from Shakespeare's play.  KISS ME KATE is directed by George Sidney screenplay credit to Dorothy Kingsley and book credits to Bella and Sam Spewack.  The story is a story within a play and Kate is represented by Kathryn Grayson as Lilli and Howard Keel is Fred/Petruchio.  The film is a musical with much of the music and lyrics credited to Cole Porter.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 49 m, is rated approved and we watched it on @TCM but is available to rent/buy on Amazon.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.THE TAMING OF THE SHREW is directed by Franco Zeffirelli with screenplay credits to Paul Dehn, Suso Cecchi D'Amico and Franco Zeffirelli.  This stars Elizabeth Taylor as Katharina and Richard Burton as Petruchio.  This film is more faithful to the Shakespeare play but condensed for time.  The film is rated approved and clocks in at 2 h and 2 m - we also watched this on @TCM  but is available to rent/buy on Amazon.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.      #WilliamShakespeare #KissMeKate #GeorgeSidney #DorothyKingsley #BellaSpewack #SamSpewack #KathrynGrayson #Lilli #Kate #HowardKeel #Fred #Petruchio #TheTamingOfTheShrew #FrancoZeffirelli #PaulDehn #SusoCecchiDAmico #ElizabethTaylor #Katharina #RichardBurton #Comedy #Drama #Romance  @TCM  @Amazon  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE (1986), from a script by Vincent Patrick from his 1979 novel , the film is directed by Stuart Rosenberg.  The film follows Charlie (Mickey Rourke), a sharp-dressed, street-smart maître d' with big dreams, and his reckless cousin Paulie (Eric Roberts), whose impulsive schemes constantly derail their lives. After losing their jobs, they get involved in a low-level heist that spirals out of control, entangling them with the local mob and resulting in unintended tragedy. As pressure mounts, Charlie is forced to choose between his ambitions, his conscience, and his loyalty to Paulie. The film blends gritty realism with dark humor, capturing the heartbreak, chaos, and stubborn resilience of life on the fringes of New York's Little Italy.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 1 m, is rated R and we watched it on the Hoopla app but is available on MGM+, PlutoTV, Tubi and to rent/buy on Amazon.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#SupportYourLocalLibrary  ⁨@hoopladigital⁩  #ThePopeOfGreenwichVillage #VincentPatrick #StuartRosenberg #EricRoberts #Paul #MickeyRourke #Charlie #DarylHannah #Diane #GeraldinePage #MrsRitter #KennethMcMillan #Barney #TonyMusante #Pete #BurtYoung #BedBugEddie #MEmmetWalsh #Burns #JackKehoe #Bunky #PhilipBosco #PauliesDad #ValAvery #Nunzi #JoeGrifasi #JimmyTheCheeseMan #TonyDiBenedetto #Ronnie #RonaldMaccone #Nicky #Gangster #Action #Comedy #Crime #Drama  @MGMplus  @PlutoTV  @Tubi  @Amazon  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing NOBODY'S FOOL (1986), from a script by Beth Henley, the film is directed by Evelyn Purcell.  The film tells the story of Cassie (Rosanna Arquette), a young woman living in a small town whose life has been haunted by a past filled with trauma, including stabbing her ex-boyfriend and giving up her baby for adoption.  However, her life takes an unexpected turn when a traveling Shakespearean theater troupe comes to town, and she begins a relationship with a kind-hearted stagehand named Riley (Eric Roberts). The film follows Cassie's journey as she tries to overcome her past and embrace a new beginning, learning to find hope and love in the process.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 47 m, is rated PG-13 and we watched it on DVD but is available to rent/buy on Amazon.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#NobodysFool #BethHenley #EvelynPurcell #RosannaArquette #Cassie #EricRoberts #Riley #MareWinningham #Pat #LouiseFletcher #Pearl #JimYoungs #Billy #StephenTobolowsky #Kirk #AnnHearn #Linda #CharlieBarnett #Nick #JJHardy #Ralphy #WilliamSteis #Frank #BelitaMoreno #Jane #LewisArquette #MrFry #ScottRosensweig #Winston #Comedy #Drama #Romance  @Amazon  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing MERCHANT IVORY (2023), from director Stephen Soucy, and writers Stephen Soucy and Jon Hart.  The 2024 documentary "Merchant Ivory" explores the remarkable professional and personal partnership between director James Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant. It delves into their unique filmmaking process, often characterized by shoestring budgets and on-set drama, which nevertheless produced a string of acclaimed, literary-adapted films. Through interviews with James Ivory and numerous collaborators like Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham Carter, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Simon Callow, Vanessa Redgrave and others, the film celebrates their enduring legacy in independent and arthouse cinema. It also sheds light on their discreet romantic relationship and the "wandering company" they created over four decades.  We caught the film on @tcm but it's also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#MerchantIvory #StephenSoucy #JonHart #JamesIvory #IsmailMerchant #EmmaThompson #HelenaBonhamCarter #HughGrant  #RupertGraves  #SimonCallow #VanessaRedgrave #FelicityKendal #SamWaterston #JamesWilby #MadeleinePotter #SamuelWest #JamesFox #MarkTandy #NatashaMcElhone #GretaScacchi #AmandaWalker #AdrianRossMagenty #AvaJhabvalaWood #Documentary @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Miss Angie join me in reviewing A ROOM WITH A VIEW (1985), based on the novel by E.M Forster and Oscar winning script by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, the film is directed by James Ivory.  The film follows young Englishwoman Lucy Honeychurch (Helena Bonham Carter) on a transformative trip to Florence, Italy, with her prim cousin and chaperone, Charlotte (Maggie Smith). While there, Lucy encounters the free-spirited George Emerson (Julian Sands) and experiences a passionate kiss, which clashes with her strict Edwardian upbringing. Upon returning to England, Lucy becomes engaged to the intellectually snobbish Cecil Vyse (Daniel Day-Lewis), but fate continually brings her back into George's orbit. The film explores themes of societal repression versus individual passion, ultimately culminating in Lucy's choice between a conventional, stifling life and a more authentic, heart-led existence.  We caught the film on @TCM but #SupportYourLocalLibrary and read E.M. Forster's novel first.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 57 m, is unrated, is currently available on Tubi and HBO Max but it's also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#SupportYourLocalLibrary@Hoopla#ARoomWithAView #EMForster #JamesIvory #RuthPrawerJhabvala #MaggieSmith #Charlotte #HelenaBonhamCarter #Lucy #DenholmElliott #MrEmerson #JulianSands #George #SimonCallow #ReverendMrBeebe #JudiDench #Eleanor #DanielDayLewis #Cecil #RupertGraves #Freddy #PeriodDrama #Drama #Romance  @⁠Tubi  @HBOMax  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which Kid 2 joins me in reviewing BANANA SPLIT (2018), from director Benjamin Kasulke and a script by Hannah Marks and Joey Power.  April (Hannah Marks) is heartbroken after breaking up with her long-term high school boyfriend, Nick (Dylan Sprouse). To her surprise, she forms an unlikely and deep friendship with Clara (Liana Liberato), who happens to be Nick's new girlfriend. The two navigate the awkward and complex dynamics of their bond, keeping their friendship a secret from Nick, leading to humorous and poignant situations as they approach college.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 28 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Prime Video, Roku Channel and Tubi but also to buy/rent on Amazon's platform.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#BananaSplit #HannahMarks #April #LianaLiberto #Clara #DylanSprouse #Nick #LukeSpencerRoberts #Ben #YA #Comedy #Friendship @PrimeVideo  @RokuUS  ⁠@⁠Tubi     #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

** Originally recorded in 2023 **In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ANIMAL KINGDOM (2010), from writer/director David Michôd.  The story follows seventeen year-old Josh "J" Cody (James Frecheville) after his mother's death, as he moves in with his estranged, crime-family grandmother and her three volatile sons in Melbourne. J is quickly drawn into their dangerous underworld, which is increasingly under scrutiny from both corrupt and determined police. As tensions escalate and violence erupts, J finds himself caught between loyalty to his ruthless family and his own survival..  The film clocks in at 1 h and 53 m, is rated R and is available on The Roku Channel and Tubi but also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#AnimalKingdom #DavidMichôd #JamesFrecheville #Josh #JackiWeaver #Janine #JoelEdgerton #Baz #LukeFord #Darren #SullivanStapleton #Craig #BenMendelsohn #Andrew #GuyPearce #NathanLeckie #LauraWheelwright #Nicky #TrueCrime #Tragedy #Drama #Thriller #Crime  @PrimeVideo⁩  @RokuUS  ⁠@⁠Tubi  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE ILLUSIONIST (2006), based on the story “Eisenheim the Illusionist” by Steven Millhauser, the film is directed by and has a script by Neil Burger.  In turn-of-the-century Vienna, illusionist Eisenheim (Edward Norton) rekindles a forbidden romance with noblewoman Sophie (Jessica Biel), who is betrothed to the violent Crown Prince Leopold (Rufus Sewell). Using increasingly mysterious performances, Eisenheim manipulates public perception and orchestrates a grand deception to expose the prince and escape with Sophie. The film blends romance, political intrigue, and magical misdirection in a period mystery with a dramatic final twist.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 50 m, is rated PG-13 and is available on several streaming platforms like Hulu, Prime Video, AMC+, Fawesome, Peacock, Plex, Pluto TV, The CW, The Roku Channel and Tubi but we caught it on the Hoopla app but it's also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#SupportYourLocalLibrary@Hoopla#TheIllusionist #StevenMillhauser #NeilBurger  #EdwardNorton #Eisenheim #PaulGiamatti #InspectorUhl #JessicaBiel #Sophie #RufusSewell #CrownPrinceLeopold #EddieMarsan #Josef #AaronTaylorJohnson #YoungEisenheim #EleanorTomlinson #YoungSophie #PeriodDrama #SupernaturalFantasy #PsychologicalThriller #Drama #Suspense #Mystery #Thriller #Romance  @Hulu @PrimeVideo⁩  @AMCplus  @Fawesometv  @Peacock  @Plex  @PlutoTV  @TheCW  @RokuUS  @Tubi  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE PRESTIGE (2006), from a script by Jonathan and Christopher Nolan, based on Christopher Priest's novel, the film is directed by Christopher Nolan.  In turn-of-the-century London, two rival magicians — Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) —become locked in a deadly competition to create the ultimate illusion, each willing to sacrifice everything for supremacy. As their obsession deepens, they blur the lines between performance and reality, morality and madness. The film unfolds like a magic trick itself, revealing in its final moments the devastating cost of ambition, secrecy, and identity.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 10 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Hulu and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ThePrestige #ChristopherPriest #ChristopherNolan #JonathanNolan #Hugh Jackman #RobertAngier #ChristianBale #AlfredBorden #MicahelCaine #Cutter #PiperPerabo #Julia #RebeccaHall #Sarah #ScarlettJohansson #Olivia #SamanthaMahurin #Jess #DavidBowie #Tesla #AndySerkis #Alley  #Drama #Thriller #Mystery #Sci-Fi #Tragedy #Steampunk #PeriodDrama  @hbomax  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing BRING HER BACK (2025), from a script by Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman and directed by Danny and Michael Philippou.  The film is a tense supernatural horror story about two siblings, Andy and Piper (Billy Barratt and Sora Wong) who uncover terrifying secrets in their foster home with their new foster mother, Laura (Sally Hawkins).  As a sinister ritual unfolds around them, they must rely on each other to survive the creeping threat of forces both human and otherworldly.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 25 m, is rated R and is in theaters but also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#BringHerBack #DannyPhilippou  #MichaelPhilippou #BillHinzman #SoraWong #Piper #BillyBarratt #Andy #JonahWrenPhilips #Oliver #BodyHorror #SupernaturalHorror #Horror #Mystery #InTheaters  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing A MINECRAFT MOVIE (2025), from a script by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer, Neil Widener, Gavin James, Chris Galleta from a story by Allison Schroeder, Chris Bowman and Hubbel Palmer; the film is directed by Jared Hess (who also does double duty in voicing General Chungus).  When a group of unlikely heroes from the real world are transported into the pixelated universe of Minecraft, they must learn to survive in a land governed by creativity, danger, and blocks. Guided by a quirky mentor, Steve (Jack Black), siblings Natalie (Emma Myers) and Henry (Sebastian Hansen) and their friends Dawn (Danielle Brooks) and Garrett (Jason Momoa), embark on a journey that tests their courage, teamwork, and imagination. The film blends humor, heart, and adventure in a visually striking take on the beloved game.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 41 m, is rated PG and is currently still in theaters but also streaming on HBO Max and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#AMinecraftMovie #JaredHess #ChrisBowman #HubbelPalmer #NeilWidener #GavinJames #ChrisGalleta #AllisonSchroeder #JackBlack #Steve #JasonMomoa #Garrett #SebastianHansen #Henry #EmmaMyers #Natalie #DanielleBrooks #Dawn #RachelHouse #Malgosha #GeneralChungus #JenniferCoolidge #VicePrincipalMarlene #JermaineClement #Daryl #MattBerry #Nitwit #Action #Adventure #Quest #Slapstick #Fantasy #Comedy  #InTheaters  @hbomax  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

** This review was originally recorded months ago from a watch on TCM **In which the Mister joins me in reviewing EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED (1948), from a story by Eleanor Harris and script credits to Don Hartman and Stephen Morehouse Avery, the film is directed by Don Hartman.  The film follows Anabel Sims (Betsy Drake), a determined young woman who sets her sights on a handsome, confirmed bachelor pediatrician, Dr. Madison Brown (Cary Grant) and uses a series of clever schemes to win his affection and convince him to marry her.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 25 m, is rated Approved and is available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#EveryGirlShouldBeMarried #DonHartman #EleanorHarris #StephenMorehouseAvery #BetsyDrake #Anabel #CaryGrant #DrBrown #RomanticComedy #Drama #Romance  @TCM  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE CRUSH (1993), from writer/director Alan Shapiro.  When a young journalist, Nick Eliot (Cary Elwes), rents a guesthouse from a wealthy family, he catches the attention of their precocious 14-year-old daughter, Adrian (Alicia Silverstone). What begins as innocent flirtation quickly escalates into dangerous obsession as Adrian's unreciprocated feelings turn vengeful. Nick finds his career and safety unraveling as he becomes the target of her increasingly unhinged attempts to control and destroy his life.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 29 m, is rated R and is currently available Prime Video, Fawesome, Peacock, Plex, The CW, The Roku Channel and Tubi but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheCrush #AlanShapiro #CaryElwes #Nick #AliciaSilverstone #Adrian #KurtwoodSmith #Cliff #GwynythWalsh #Liv #AmberBenson #Cheyenne #JenniferRubin #Amy #EroticThriller #PsychologicalThriller #Crime #Drama #Thriller @fawesometv  ⁠@Peacock⁠  @plex  @thecw  @RokuUS  @Tubi  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE BIRDCAGE (1996), from a script by Elaine May and directed by Mike Nichols, the story is based on the play "La Cage Aux Folles" by Jean Poiret.  Armand Goldman (Robin Williams), the gay owner of a drag nightclub in South Beach, and his flamboyant partner and star performer Albert (Nathan Lane) agree to play it straight when Armand's son, Val (Dan Futterman) announces his engagement to the daughter of ultra-conservative Senator Keeley (Gene Hackman). Chaos and comedy ensue as the couple attempts to conceal their true identities during a dinner with their future in-laws. Ultimately, love and authenticity prevail as the truth is revealed and grudgingly accepted.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 57 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Prime Video and Peacock but is also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheBirdcage #JeanPoiret #LaCageAuxFolles #MikeNichols #ElaineMay #RobinWilliams #Armand #NathanLane #Albert #DanFutterman #Val #HankAzaria #Agador #GeneHackman #SenatorKeeley #DianneWiest #Louise #CalistaFlockhart #Barbara #ChristineBaranski #Katharine #Comedy #Pride #LGBTQ+Stories  @Peacock  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing TO WONG FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMAR (1995), from a script by Douglas Carter Beane, the film is directed by Beeban Kidron.  Three New York City drag queens—Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze), Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes), and Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) — embark on a cross-country road trip to compete in a national drag pageant, but when their car breaks down in a small, conservative town, they end up transforming the community with their charm, fashion, and kindness. As they help the townspeople embrace self-expression and tolerance, the queens themselves grow through friendship and self-discovery. In the end, the town stands up against bigotry, and the trio continues their journey, leaving behind a legacy of empowerment and acceptance.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 49 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently available Tubi and Peacock but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ToWongFooThanksForEverythingJulieNewmar  #BeebanKidron #DouglasCarterBeane #PatrickSwayze #VidaBoheme #WesleySnipes #NoxeemaJackson #JohnLeguizamo #ChiChiRodriguez #StockardChanning #CarolAnn #BlytheDanner #Beatrice #ArlissHoward #Virgil #JasonLondon #BobbyRay #ChrisPenn #SheriffDollard #MelindaDillon #Merna #BethGrant #Loretta #AliceDrummond #Clara #MargotHugot #Katina #JenniferMilmore #BobbyLee #MikeHodge #JimmyJoe #MichaelVartan ##Tommy #JamieHarrold #BillyBudd ##RuPaul #RachelTensions #JulieNewmar #JulieNewmar #Drama #Comedy #RoadTrip #Pride #LGBTQ+Stories #DragQueens #FemaleFilmmakerFriday @Tubi  @Peacock  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Kid 1 join me in reviewing MOONLIGHT (2016), from a script by and directed by Barry Jenkins, the story is based on the unpublished semi-autobiographical play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney.  Winner of 3 Academy Awards (Best Motion Picture of the Year/ Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role [Mahershala Ali] and Best Adapted Screenplay [Barry Jenkins]).  The film is the coming-of-age story of Chiron, a young Black man growing up in a rough Miami neighborhood, as he grapples with his identity, sexuality, and emotional isolation over three stages of his life—childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.  As he struggles with a neglectful mother, bullying, and internalized shame, Chiron finds brief moments of connection through a compassionate drug dealer named Juan (Mahershala Ali) and a complex bond with his friend Kevin. The film quietly charts his journey toward self-acceptance, culminating in a tender, hard-won moment of vulnerability and intimacy.  The film is told in 3 chapters and each chapter is represented by 3 individually unique actors portraying Chiron: Alex R. Hibbert, Ashton Sanders and Trevante Rhodes.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 51 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Tubi but is also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Moonlight  #Moonlight2016 #BarryJenkins #InMoonlightBlackBoysLookBlue #TarellAlvinMcCranwey #AlexRHibbert #Little #AshtonSanders #Chiron #TrevanteRhodes #Black #MahershalaAli #Juan #NaomieHarris #Paula #JanelleMonae #Teresa #JadenPiner #KevinAge9 #JharrelJerome #KevinAge16 #AndreHolland #Kevin #ComingOfAge #Drama #BlackStories #Juneteenth  @Tubi  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Kid 2 join me in reviewing THE LAST DRAGON (1985), from a script by Louis Venosta and directed by Michael Schultz.  In 1980s New York City, a young martial artist named Leroy Green (Taimak), also known as “Bruce Leroy,” embarks on a spiritual and physical journey to attain the highest level of martial arts mastery known as “The Glow.” Along the way, he must protect a music video host, Laura Charles (Vanity) from Eddie Arkadian (Christopher Murney), a corrupt promoter and confront his flamboyant arch-nemesis, Sho'nuff (Julius Carry), the self-proclaimed Shogun of Harlem. Blending kung fu, Motown music, and comic-book flair, the film is a quirky celebration of self-discovery and inner strength.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 49 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Tubi but is also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheLastDragon #MichaelSchultz #LouisVenosta #BerryGordy #Taimak #LeroyGreen #BruceLeroy ##Vanity #LauraCharles #ChristopherMurney #EddieArkadian #JuliusCarry #ShoNuff #TheShogunOfHarlem #LeoOBrien #RichieGreen #MikeStarr #Rock#FaithPrince #Angela #GlenEaton #JohnnyYu #ErnieReyesJr #Tai #EstherMarrow #MamaGreen #JimMoody #DaddyGreen #KeishaKnightPulliam #Sophia #WilliamHMacy #JJ #ThomasIkeda #Master #MartialArts #Drama #Comedy #Music #1980s #BlackStories #Juneteenth  @Tubi  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing COMMANDO (1985), from a story by Jeph Loeb, Matthew Weisman and Stephen de Souza and a screenplay by Steven de Souza, the film is directed by Mark L. Lester.  A deposed South American dictator, Arius (Dan Hedaya) foolishly unleashes hell upon himself when he attempts to extort a retired elite soldier named John Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger) into an assassination plot by kidnapping his daughter, Jenny (Alyssa Milano).  The film clocks in at 1 h 30 m, is rated R and is currently available on Disney+ and Hulu but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Commando #MarkLLester #JephLoeb #MatthewWeisman #StevendeSouza #ArnoldSchwarzenegger #JohnMatrix #AlyssaMilano #Jenny #RaeDawnChong #Cindy #DanHedaya #Arius #VernonWells #Bennett #DavidPatrickKelly #Sully #BillDuke #Cooke #OnePersonArmy #Action  #Adventure #Thriller #Dads #Daughters #FathersDay  ⁠@Hulu  @DisneyPlus  ⁠⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing I LOVE MY DAD (2022), from writer/director James Morosini. Chuck (Patton Oswalt), a father, desperate to be in his son's life, befriends his son Franklin (James Morosini) online through social media, while pretending to be a young woman named Becca. But things descend into an absolute cringe-filled nightmare when his son falls in love with Becca.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 36 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Hulu but is also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ILoveMyDad #JamesMorosini #Franklin #PattonOswalt #Chuck #ClaudiaSulewski #Becca #LilReyHowery #Jimmy #RachelDratch #Erica #AmyLandecker #Diane #Comedy #DarkComedy #PsychologicalDrama #Drama #Romance #DigitalLoveStories #Dads #Sons #Dads&Sons #FathersDay⁠  ⁨@Hulu  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

** This review was recorded in February ** In which the Mister joins me in reviewing I SAW THE TV GLOW (2024), from writer/director Jane Schoenburn.  An awkward young boy forms a bond with a teenage girl obsessed with a television show. This obsession leads to her disappearing and him questioning his reality.  The film clocks in at 1 h 40 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently available on Max but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ISawTheTVGlow #JaneSchoenbrun #JusticeSmith #Own #JackHaven #Maddy #HelenaHoward #Isabel #LindseyJordan #Tara #DanielleDeadwyler #Brenda #FredDurst #Frank #ComingOfAge #PsychologicalDrama #SuspenseMystery #Drama #Pride2025 #LGBTQ+ #LGTBQ+Stories  @StreamOnMax  ⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

** Please note this review was recorded before the Oscar nominations were announced this year **In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing TANGERINE (2015), from a screenplay by n Baker and Chris Bergoch; the film is directed by Sean Baker. A transgender prostitute embarks on a quest to find the woman her pimp/boyfriend cheated on her with while she was in jail. The film clocks in at 1 h and 28 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Max and The Roku Channel but to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Tangerine #SeanBaker #ChrisBergoch #KitanaKikiRodriguez #SinDee #MyaTaylor #Alexandra #KarrenKaragulian #Razmik #MickeyOHagan #Dinah #JamesRansone #Chester #Comedy #Trans #Pride2025  ⁨@TheRokuChannel⁩   ⁨@StreamOnMax⁩   ⁨@PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Kid 1 join me in reviewing MICKEY 17 (2025), from writer/director Bong Joon Ho, from Edward Ashton's "Mickey 7" novel.  Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson), a disposable worker on a recently colonized planet endures one horrific death after another as he is cloned each time he dies. But when a new clone is created while he's still alive, the ramifications of his survival threaten to upend the order of the colony itself.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 17 m, is rated R and is currently in theaters but also streaming on Max.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Mickey17 #EdwardAshton #BongJoonHo #RobertPattinson #Mickey #NaomiAckie #Nasha #MarkRuffalo #KennethMarshall #ToniCollette #Ylfa #StevenYuen #Timo #PatsyFerran #Dorothy #CameronBritton #Arkady #AnamarieVartolomei #Kai #EllenRobertson #Jennifer #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Kid 1 join me in reviewing SINNERS (2025), from writer/director Ryan Coogler.  Twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan TIMES 2) return to their rural home to open a juke joint, but beyond the challenges of launching their business and facing their pasts, they must confront a sinister supernatural threat.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 17 m, is rated R and is currently in theaters.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Sinners #RyanCoogler #MichaelBJordan #Smoke #Stack #MilesCaton #Sammie #JaymeLawson #Pearline #WunmiMosaku #Annie #HaileeSteinfeld #Mary #LiJunLi #Grace #Yao #Bo #OmarBensonMiller #Cornbread #DelroyLindo #DeltaSlim   #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ONE FALSE MOVE (1991), from a screenplay by Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson, the film is directed by Carl Franklin.  After a series of brutal murders, three criminals head toward a small Arkansas town where they plan to hide. As detectives close in, a local sheriff finds the case hitting closer to home than he ever expected.  The film clocks in at 1 h 45 m, is rated R and is currently available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#OneFalseMove #TomEpperson #CarlFranklin #BillyBobThornton #RayMalcolm #BillPaxton #ChiefDixon #CyndaWilliams #Fantasia #Lila #MichaelBeach #Pluto #Crime #PoliceProcedural #Drama #Thriller  ⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing FRAILTY (2001), from screenwriter Brent Hanley, the film is directed by Bill Paxton.  A man who claims to know the identity of a serial killer recounts his childhood under a father who believed he was divinely commanded to destroy demons disguised as people.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 40 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Tubi, Plex and Amazon Prime.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Frailty #BrentHanley #BillPaxton #DadMeiks #MatthewMcConaughey #Fenton #Adam #PowersBoothe #AgentDoyle #MattOLeary #YoungFenton #JeremySumpter #YoungAdam #LeviKreis ##Drama #Crime #Thriller   @PrimeVideo @Tubi @Plex  @MovieSphereChannel  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing RUSHMORE (1998), from a screenplay by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson, the film is directed by Wes Anderson.  The film tells the story of Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) and his friendship with local industrialist Herman Blume (Bill Murray) and Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams), the woman they both love who comes between them.  The film clocks in at 1 h 33 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Hulu but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Rushmore #WesAnderson #OwenWilson #JasonSchwartzman #MaxFischer #BillMurray #HermanBlume #OliviaWilliams #RosemaryCross #SeymourCassel #BertFischer #MasonGamble #DirkCalloway #BrianCox #DrGuggenheim #SaraTanaka #MargaretYang #StephenMcCole #MagnusBuchan #comingOfAge #Comedy #TeenComedy #Drama #Romance  @Hulu  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing SOONER OR LATER (1979), from writers Bruce and Carole Hart, the film is directed by Bruce Hart and based off their novel of the same name.  Thirteen year old Jessie (Denise Miller) is a young girl who dreams of romance and reads romance novels, while putting on makeup to come across as older and more exciting.  She meets musician Michael Skye (Rex Smith) as he and his band do a performance outside the local mall.  It inspires her to go sign up for guitar lessons but she soon learns that Michael will be her teacher.  He asks her her age and she begins her deceit by saying she is actually 16.  She tries to get in his line of vision by going for a jog when she knows he will be at the park and soon they are making plans to go out on a date.  However soon she will have to confess and the audience is left to wonder if this is the end of Michael and Jessie or will some other outcome.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 36 m, is unrated as it originally aired as a TV movie and is currently available to buy/rent on Amazon.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#SoonerOrLater #BruceHart #CaroleHArt #DeniseMiller #Jessie #RexSmith #Michael #MaryBethManning #Caroline #BarbaraFeldon #Lois #JuddHirsch #Bob #LiliaSkala #GrandmaEsther #MoreyAmsterdam #EddieNova #LynnRedgrave #TheTeacher #Drama #Romance  @amazon⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Miss Angie join me in reviewing CONCLAVE (2024), from a novel by Robert Harris, the film has a screenplay by Peter Straughan (winner of the 2025 Best Adapted Screenplay Academy Award) and is directed by Edward Berger.  After the death of the Pope, Thomas Lawrence (a riveting performance by the always luminescent Ralph Fiennes), the Dean of Cardinals, must convene a conclave to choose the new leader of the Catholic Church. Troubled by his own faltering faith, Thomas must make some hard choices to uphold his responsibilities while also dealing with the ambitions of his fellow Cardinals.  The powerhouse cast includes Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Lucian Msamati, Jacek Koman, Carlos Diehz, Thomas Loibl, Brian F O'Byrne and Sergio Castellitto.  The film clocks in at 2 h, is rated PG and is currently streaming on Prime Video but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.This episode of the pod is dedicated to the always lovely and fabulous Miss Angie - love you Sister!#Conclave #RobertHarris #PeterStraughan #EdwardBerger #RalphFiennes #Lawrence #IsabellaRossellini #SisterAgnes #StanleyTucci #Bellini #JohnLithgow #Tremblay #LucianMsamati #Adeyemi #JacekKoman #Wozniak #CarlosDiehz #Benitez #ThomasLoibl #Mandorff #BrianFOByrne #OMalley #SergioCastellitto #Tedesco #Thriller #Drama #ConspiracyThriller  ⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing WILD AT HEART (1990), from writer/director David Lynch, the film is based off Barry Gifford's novel "Wild at Heart: The Story of Sailor and Lula".  Sailor (Nicolas Cage) and Lula (Laura Dern) flee across the American South while being hunted by agents sent by Lula's unhinged mother, Marietta (Diane Ladd). As their journey descends into a hallucinatory nightmare of violence, trauma, and twisted Americana, they struggle to hold onto their love in a world bent on tearing them apart.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 5 m, is rated R and is currently available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.This episode goes out to all the Moms out there - thank you for your service! A special shout out to my tribe - you know who you are - love ya!#WildAtHeart #BarryGifford #DavidLynch #WildAtHeartTheStoryOfSailor&Lula  #NicolasCage #Sailor #LauraDern #Lula #WillemDafoe #BobbyPeru #JEFreeman #Santos #CrispinGlover #Dell #DianeLadd #Marietta #HarryDeanStanton #Johnnie #IsabellaRossellini #Perdita #GraceZabriskie #Juana #CalvinLockhart #Reggie #WilliamMorganSheppard #MrReindeer ##FreddieJones #Dropshadow #JohnLurie #Sparky #JackNance #Spool PruittTaylorVince #Buddy #SherylLee #GoodWitch #SherilynFenn #GirlInAccident #RoadTrip #Drama #Thriller #Weird #LoveStory  @PrimeVideo⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing EMMA. (2020), from a novel by Jane Austen, the film has a screenplay by Eleanor Catton and is directed by Autumn de Wilde.  After an initial successful matchmaking venture, Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy), decides to meddle in the love lives of her friends, to disastrous results.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 4 m, is rated PG and is currently streaming on Peacock but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Emma #JaneAusten #EleanorCatton #AutumnDeWilde #AnyaTaylorJoy #Emma #JohnnyFlynn #MrKnightley #MiaGoth #Harriet #JoshOConnor #Elton #CallumTurner #Frank #MirandaHart #MrsBates #BillNighy #MrWoodhouse #RupertGraves #MrWeston #GemmaWhelan #MrsWeston #AmberAnderson #Jane #ConnorSwindells #MrMartin #CostumeDrama #Romance #RomanticComedy #PeriodDrama #Comedy #Drama #Romance @peacock ⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing CLUELESS (1995), from writer/director Amy Heckerling, the film is a reimagining of Jane Austen's novel EMMA, set in 1990s Beverly Hills.  In this story Emma is Cher Horowitz (Alicia Siverstone), a popular, rich, high schooler who is coming off the throes of victory from her first attempt at matchmaking.  Convinced she can repeat her previous success and with the help of her BFF, Dionne (Stacey Dash), she attempts to replicate her previous success by helping the new girl, Tai (Brittany Murphy) also become a high school success.  Along the way she navigates the highs and lows of high school, adolescence and romance.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 37 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Paramount+ and also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Clueless #AmyHeckerling #JaneAusten #Emma #AliciaSilverstone #Cher #StaceyDash #Dionne #PaulRudd #Josh #BrittanyMurphy #Tai #DonaldFaison #Murray #ElisaDonovan #Amber #BreckinMeyer #Travis #JeremySisto #Elton #DanHedaya #Mel #WallaceShawn #MrHall #TwinkCaplan #MissGeist #JustinWalker #Christian #ComingOfAge #Romance #RomanticComedy #TeenComedy #TeenRomance #TeenComedy #FeelGoodRomance #Satire #Comedy  ⁠@paramountplus  ⁠@PrimeVideo⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK (1981), from a screenplay by John Carpenter and Nick Castle, the film is directed by John Carpenter.  In a future where Manhattan is a giant prison where the inmates are free to run wild, outlaw Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell) gets one shot at freedom when he's coerced into a solo mission to rescue the President (Donald Pleasence) after his plane crashes inside.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 39 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Fawesome, Roku Channel and MovieSphere but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#EscapeFromNewYork #JohnCarpenter #NickCastle #KurtRussell #SnakePlissken #LeeVanCleef #Hauk #ErnestBorgnine #Cabbie #IsaacHayes #TheDuke #HarryDeanStanton #Brain #AdrienneBarbeau #Maggie #OnePersonArmy #Action #Adventuire #SciFi #DystopianSciFi  @fawesometv  @RokuUS  @MovieSphereChannel  ⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing LOCKOUT (2012), from writers James Mather, Steve Saint Leger and Luc Besson, the film is directed by James Mather and Steve Saint Leger.  A wrongfully convicted ex-agent named Snow (Guy Pierce) is offered freedom if he can rescue the President's daughter, Emilie (Maggie Grace) from a space prison where the inmates have taken control.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 35 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Tubi and also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Lockout #JamesMather #SteveSaintLeger #LucBesson #GuyPearce #Snow #MaggieGrace #Emilie #PeterStormare #Scott #VincentRegan #Alex #JoeGilgun #Hydell #LennieJames #Harry #JackyIdo #Hock #TimPlester #Mace #Conspiracy #Thriller #Space #SciFi #Action  ⁠@Tubi  ⁠@PrimeVideo⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which Kid 1 joins me in reviewing COMPANION (2025), from writer/director Drew Hancock.  Iris (Sophie Thatcher) joins her boyfriend Josh (Jack Quaid) for a quiet weekend at a remote lake house. As tensions rise and strange truths begin to surface, Iris is forced to confront a reality far more disturbing than she imagined..  The film clocks in at 1h and 37m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Max but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Companion #DrewHancock #SophieThatcher #Iris #JackQuaid #Josh #MeganSuri #Kat #HarveyGuillen #Eli #LukasGage #Patrick #RupertFriend #Sergey  #AI  #ArtificialIntelligence  #SciFi  #PsychologicalThriller  #Thriller  @Netflix  ⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing UPGRADE (2018), from writer/director Leigh Whannell.  Grey Trace (Logan Marshall-Green), a technophobe mechanic, becomes a quadriplegic after a brutal mugging that also kills his wife, Asha (Melanie Vallejo). Offered a chance to regain mobility through an experimental AI chip implant called STEM, Grey discovers the implant's capabilities extend beyond movement, leading him on a relentless quest for vengeance.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 40 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix and also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review for UPGRADE and our other reviewed film this weekend, COMPANION.This episode goes out to Adam B - Happy birthday!#Upgrade #LeighWhannell #LoganMarshallGrenn #Grey #MelanieVallejo #Asha #HarrisonSloanGilbertson #EronKeen #BettyGabriel #DetectiveCortez #AbbyCraden #Kara #BenedictHardie #Fisk #RichardCawthorne #Serk #ChristopherKirby #Tolan #LindaCropper #Pamela #SimonMaiden #Stem #AI #ArtificialIntelligencve #CyberThriller #Cyberpunk #DystopianSciFi #Action #SciFi  ⁠@Netflix⁠  ⁠@PrimeVideo⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing KRAVEN THE HUNTER (2024), from a screenplay by Richard Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway from characters created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the film is directed by J.C. Chandor.  After miraculously surviving a lion attack and gaining amazing powers, young Sergei Kravinoff flees from his crime lord father, returning years later as the mysterious vigilante known as Kraven the Hunter.  The film clocks in at 2h and 7m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#KravenTheHunter #StanLee #SteveDitko #RichardWenk #ArtMarcum #MattHolloway #AaronTaylorJohnson #SergeiKravinoff #Kraven #ArianaDeBose #CalypsoEzili #FredHechinger #DmitriKravinoff  #AlessandroNivola #AlekseiSytsevich #Rhino #ChristopherAbbott #TheForeigner #RussellCrowe #NikolaiKravinoff #OnePersonArmy #Action #Adventuire #Superhero #Drama #Thriller  @Netflix  ⁠@PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing KICK-ASS (2010), based on Mark Millar's comic, with a screenplay by Matthew Vaughn and Jane Goldman, the film is directed by Matthew Vaughn.  Dave Lizewski's (AaronTaylor-Johnson) decision to find out what would actually happen if a person tried to become a superhero takes him on an unbelievable adventure.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 31 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Plex, Moviesphere+ and also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#KickAss #MatthewVaughn #JaneGoldman #MarkMillar #AaronTaylorJohnson #DaveLizewski #GarrettMBrown #MrLizewski #ChristopherMintzPlasse #ChrisDAmico #MarkStrong #FrankDAmico #ChloeGraceMoretz #MindyMacready #HitGirl #NicolasCage #DamonMacready #BigDaddy #DarkComedy #Superhero #TeenComedy #Action #Comedy #Crime @MovieSphereChannel  @Plex  ⁠@PrimeVideo⁠  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing BLUE VALENTINE (2014), from writers Derek Cianfrance, Joey Curtis and Cami Delavigne, the film is directed by Derek Cianfrance.  The film is a portrait of a married couple, Dean and Cindy (Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams), navigating the highs of falling in love and the heartbreak of growing apart..  The film clocks in at 1h and 52m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Peacock, Plex, Prime Video, The CW, The Roku Channel but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#BlueValentine #DerekCianfrance #JoeyCurtis #CamiDelavigne #MichelleWilliams #Cindy #RyanGosling #Dean #FaithWladyka #Frankie #JohnDoman #Jerry MikeVogel #Bobby #PsychologicalDrama #TragicRomance #Drama #Romance #Relationships #MarriedCouple @Peacock @Plex⁠  @theCW  @TheRokuChannel ⁠⁠⁠#FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library