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As you've probably figured out by now, I am a guy who loves his movies. In fact, I'm not opposed to re-watching my favorite films dozens of times over, even if some of the material is a bit dated and the special effects are weak by today's standards. However, being a dad has changed my opinion of some movies I enjoyed when I was younger (and not a parent). While I don't necessarily hate them today, there are some things about them that I view in a different light now that I have two daughters.  Here are some great examples: Pretty Woman (1990) So, full disclosure, I've always thought Pretty Woman was a little overrated and probably wouldn't be a fan favorite if it weren't for the national treasure known as Julia Roberts . That said, once I became a dad, I have a much harder time watching this film. Part of it is the whole prostitution thing, which was probably wrong to begin with. However, looking at the movie through a dad's eyes, I also now realize Vi...

Synopsis: After escaping the fiery trap set by Laurie Strode, Michael Myers continues his killing spree, leaving a trail of bodies behind him. Fed up, the residents of Haddonfield decide to go on the offensive, track him down, and ensure evil dies once and for all. Who's in it? The movie stars Jamie Lee Curtis , Judy Greer , Andi Matichak , Anthony Michael Hall , James Jude Courtney and Nick Castle . Review : Even though I enjoyed the 2018 reboot of the Halloween franchise more than expected, I had some serious doubts about yet another sequel and didn't bother to watch it right away. However, I found I was able to pick up this movie for free from our library and, since it wasn't costing me anything, decided to give it a try. As it turns out, my first instincts about this movie were right. It wasn't the worst movie from the franchise, but it also wasn't anything special. One of the biggest problems with this franchise, and why it has needed to do multiple reboots...