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Movie Review: Coming 2 America (2021)

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Synopsis: Roughly 30 years after visiting the United States to find a wife, Akeem's father dies, making him king of the African nation of Zamunda. Akeem has three daughters but no male heir, making him a target for assassination from the militaristic country of Nexdoria. His lone hope is returning to Queens to retrieve the illegitimate son, Lavelle, he recently learned about and give Lavelle a crash course on how to be both a prince and the next in line for the throne. Who's in it? The movie stars Eddie Murphy , Arsenio Hall , Jermaine Fowler , Shari Headley and Leslie Jones. Review: After re-watching Coming to America this weekend and being reminded about how great of a movie that was, I remembered there was a recent sequel to the film and decided to watch Coming 2 America for the first time. Unfortunately, as is often the case with unnecessary cash-grab sequels, it just didn't live up to the original. The movie was basically a "what happened to Akeem (Murphy)...

Movie Review: Andre the Giant (2018)

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Synopsis: This documentary discusses the life of Andre Roussimoff, known to the world as professional wrestler Andre the Giant. Through a series of interviews, the film talks about his rise to fame, the difficulties that came with his large size and his eventual physical decline. Who's in it? Interviewees include Hulk Hogan , Cary Elwes and Robin Wright . Review: I came across Andre the Gian t when scrolling through movies last night and decided to add it to my library. As a professional wrestling fan in the 1980s and early 90s, Andre the Giant was one of my all-time favorites. Not to mention, he is easily one of the reasons The Princess Bride is as memorable as it is. I watched the documentary this morning and it turned out to be exactly what I thought it would be, both in a good way and a bad way. I think the thing I liked best about this movie was how Andre's story was told through first-hand accounts of those who knew him, whether it was a fellow wrestler like Hulk Hog...

Movie Review: Blink Twice (2024)

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Synopsis: When cocktail waitress Frida uses the rent money to buy a pair of dresses and crashes a fancy art gala with her friend and roommate Jess, the pair meet tech billionaire Slater King and spend the evening with him and his friends. Slater invites them to continue the party at his private island and the women are quick to accept. However, while Frida is having a good time, Jess suddenly wants to go home and then disappears. After realizing she has almost forgotten her friend even existed, Frida begins to wonder what other memories have been wiped out, how and why. Who's in it? The movie stars Naomi Ackie, Channing Tatum , Christian Slater , Alia Shawkat , Adria Arjona and Geena Davis . Review: My wife decided she just wanted to stay home last night rather than go out, so I looked for a movie for us to watch on the couch. I hadn't heard about Blink Twice , but the description seemed interesting and there were a number of recognizable actors, so I decided to give it a ...

Movie Review: Escape from New York (1981)

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Synopsis: In the year 1997, while the United States wages war with the Soviet Union and China, the high crime rate in the United States has resulted in Manhattan being walled off and turned into a maximum-security prison. The prisoners are prevented from escaping but otherwise have full control of the city and live by their own rules. After robbing the Federal Reserve, former special forces soldier Snake Plisson is set to become the prison's newest occupant. However, after Air Force One crashes inside the prison walls and the President of the United States is taken hostage, Snake is offered a full pardon in exchange for rescuing the POTUS. If he doesn't do so in 22 hours though, he will be blown apart by micro explosives in his bloodstream. Who's in it? The movie stars Kurt Russell , Ernest Borgnine , Donald Pleasence , Lee Van Cleef and Isaac Hayes . Review: It has been more than a decade since I last watched Escape from New York, long enough for me to only remember bi...

Movie Review: Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl (1954)

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Synopsis: Judith Duvall enjoys the finer things in life but is also running out of money to pay for them. As a result, she accepts an offer from the Earl of Bellomont to take part in an elaborate scheme to trick pirate Captain William Kidd into leading Bellomont to his hidden treasure. When Kidd proves to be too smart for Bellomont, figures out the plot and discovers Judith's involvement, he punishes Judith by forcing her to perform various chores on his stolen ship while continuing on his way to the hidden treasure, which he needs to earn his pardon. Who's in it? The movie stars Eva Gabor , Anthony Dexter , Alan Hale, Jr ., James Seay and Lyle Talbot . Review: I have had Captain Kidd and the Slave Girl on my "maybe" list for a couple weeks but was reluctant to watch it because the whole concept seemed like something that wouldn't age well. However, the film has quite a few recognizable stars, so I finally decided to give it a try this morning. As it turns ou...

I Had My First Colonoscopy Today

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I wasn't expecting to have one recommended for a few more years because I'm not even 50 yet but they apparently changed the guidelines and recommend them sooner so any possible cancer indicators can be caught earlier. Plus, my attempt to avoid one by first going with Cologuard resulted in a positive result so I reluctantly agreed to do it. Some quick background - I'm 49 and have (knock on wood) never needed any sort of major surgery or hospital stay. As a result, I was more than a little apprehensive, but it ended up not being all that bad. Well, I won't say it wasn't all bad. The prep work leading up to the exam wasn't very pleasant. I wasn't allowed to have nuts, berries or popcorn for the week leading up to it (the last of those is a go-to snack for me).  Then, yesterday, it was clear liquids only all day with a "cleanse" involving a whole lot of laxatives. That part wasn't overly enjoyable, and I ended up in bed by 8 just from exhaustion.  ...

Movie Review: Flight That Disappeared (1961)

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Synopsis: Trans-Coast Airways Flight 60 is enroute from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. with a team of scientists that have the combined knowledge to create a super weapon. While approaching a storm, the plane begins to ascend on its own, reaching a height that should be impossible for it to reach and causing all on board to pass out from the lack of oxygen. When the three scientists wake up, they find they have been placed in a state of suspended time so they can face a jury from the future for their role in destroying the world. Who's in it? The movie stars Craig Hill , Paula Raymond , Dayton Lummis , Meg Wyllie and Harvey Stephens. Review: After watching a pair of classic teen movies the past couple of days, I decided to change things up this morning and go with something different. I settled on Flight That Disappeared and wasn't disappointed.  The movie is fairly basic, introduce the main characters, have the plane begin flying itself and then place the three scientists...