Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Is there anybody else who misses clichéd romance comedies? The genre appears to have gone out in the early 2000s and was briefly supplanted by vulgar comedies, which vanished when the big-budget superhero movies took over the box office. I was pleasantly delighted when Universal Pictures released the teaser for "Ticket to Paradise," starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, earlier this year. Even though the trailer gave away the whole storyline, the movie seemed like a lot of fun. Unfortunately, I did not get the opportunity to watch the picture during its brief theatrical run; however, I received an advance copy of the Blu-ray (+ DVD + Digital) release, which is now available in stores, along with a separate DVD release. The film is also available for digital purchase and streaming on Peacock.
Daniel Pipski and director Oil Parker co-wrote the script. The film focuses on divorcees David and Georgia Cotton (George Clooney and Julie Roberts), who learn through email that their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) is marrying Gede (Maxime Bouttier), a man she just met 37 days ago while on vacation in Bali with her best friend Wren (Billie Lourd). David and Georgia immediately board a plane flown by her considerably younger French boyfriend, Paul (Lucas Bravo), to prevent their lovestruck daughter from making the same mistake they did twenty years earlier.
Bonus Features on the Blu-ray, DVD and Digital are:
- Return of the Dynamic Duo – Back together at last! In this fun-loving featurette, celebrate the significant screen return of two of the world’s most beloved stars, Julia Roberts and George Clooney.
- Destination Wedding – It's a beautiful day for a wedding in paradise- and you're invited! Take a deep dive into all the details of Lily's magical day.
- Production in Paradise – From Balinese marriage customs to filming in the Whitsundays, discover how filmmakers were able to bring a slice of paradise to audiences around the world in this making-of.
- Keep a Straight Face – It's hard to keep a straight face with a best friend by your side. Spend a day on set with real-life pals Kaitlyn Dever and Billie Lourd as they try not to distract each other too much.
The premise of Ticket to Paradise is as formulaic and predictable as it gets, and the humor is hit-or-miss. I never laughed at anything that transpired throughout the 104-minute length, but I did grin from time to time at the sheer joy of seeing George Clooney and Julia Roberts on screen together again. One of the most enjoyable aspects of the film is seeing their interaction. Kaitlyn Dever is excellent as their lovestruck daughter, and Billie Lourd is amusing as her party-loving best friend. ╌★★★✰✰
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Monday, November 28, 2022
The holiday musical movie It's Christmas Again will open in theaters for just one night on November 29th. Tickets can be purchased at itschristmasagainmovie.com.
Sandra Martin produced, wrote, and directed the film, which features songs written by Quinten Coblentz and Wes Writer and music composed by Tyler Michael Smith. The cast includes Lawson Touliatos, Leela Owen, Trisha Owen, Darby Cappillino, Reina Özbay, and Jason Burkey.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
Monday, October 17, 2022
Buy your tickets TODAY at paulspromisemovie.com to see PAUL’S PROMISE in theaters starting 10/21!
“Excellent presentation of a life changed by Jesus” - Fred Higgins from Assembly of
God
The religious movie Paul's Promise—made by Damascus Road Productions, Uptone Pictures, and SaltShaker Media—will be released by Integrity Releasing on October 21 to a small number of USA theaters—roughly 200+ markets. Directed by Matthew Reithmayr (Desolate Beauty) and written for the screen by Vitya Stevens (Backseat Rendezvous), the film stars Linda Purl, Nancy Stafford, Ryan O'Quinn, Shari Rigby, Josef Cannon, and Dean Cain. It's rated PG for thematic material—including racism and domestic violence, language, some violence, and smoking.
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
After the disastrous trailer for Rob Zombie's version of The Munsters circulated online over the summer, was anyone anticipating it? Horror aficionados generally dislike Rob Zombie's movies, largely due to his wife, Sheri Moon, being cast in all of his films and his frequent usage of redneck characters with offensive dialogue. If you don't believe me, read the comments on any article about a Rob Zombie movie. Yes, there are a few trolls, but as I've already stated, most horror enthusiasts dislike his films. Maybe, with the exception of The Devil's Rejects, which has a modest fan base.
Friday, September 23, 2022
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Saturday, June 11, 2022
Sometime this year, the critically appraised coming-age film Belfast came out on Blu-ray from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, and somewhere along the line, I received a copy for review purposes. I recall watching it immediately but never wrote down my thoughts on it until now. And yes, I did rewatch the movie before writing this post.