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Hot Frosty is a 2024 Romantic Festive Fantasy Comedy starring Lacey Chabert,Dustin Mulligan,Craig Robinson and Lauren Holly.

The story follows Kathy(Chabert) a lonely widow who receives a magical red scarf from a friend of hers.

When Kathy spots a snowman that's sculptured like a man,she puts it on him and he miraculously comes to life to search for her. At first Kathy thinks Jack(Mulligan) is losing the plot but she later finds herself falling for him. Will Jack remain human permanently by true love or will he melt away forever?.

It's a silly film but you can't help loving it at the same time. The chemistry with the two leads is very cute and the premise maybe stupid but its also very predictable.

If you love the two films I mentioned on my subject title then you'll get a kick out of this film.

Eyes Wide Shut is a 1999 erotic Thriller starring former power couple Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman opposite Vinessa Shaw and Sydney Pollack.

Directed by the man who brought us The Shining Stanley Kubrick,the story follows a doctor named Dr William Harford(Cruise) who set out on sexual fantasies as his wife had an affair.

He meets an old friend, Nick Nightingale(Pollack) who is now a musician telling him of strange sex parties,and that all the men at the party have to wear masks and costumes,while the women are naked and they wear just masks.

Will he go through with it?

Overall it wasn't for me at all. It was too long and too much nudity. Also for a power couple both Tom and Nicole had zero chemistry in this film.

Now don't get me wrong I loved The Star(2017) which is exactly the same as this film minus the animation but this version of Mary and Joseph and Jesus Christ being born in Nazareth was god awful. It was like watching a bad Disney Channel Orignal film,but set at Christmas time.

Pretty much the whole story is about the Virgin Mary and Joseph who must protect their child who was given to Mary by some angel,and this child will become God (Jesus Christ).

Throw in some forgettable songs here and there and you get this.

Go watch The Star instead as that was alot better than this film. I'll probably rewatch this again during the Christmas season(December)but on the 1st watch I didn't like it...sorry.

Paddington In Peru is a 2024 Comedy sequel to the 2017 sequel Paddington 2.

Featuring most of the original cast(except Sally Hawkins who was replaced with Emily Mortimer)and joining them is Olivia Coleman and Antonio Banderas,the story follows Paddington(Ben Whislow) who travels to Peru with his human family as he gets a letter from the retirement bear home that his aunt has gone missing.

So Paddington and his family must travel across the river to find his aunt with the aid of a boat owner(Banderas). But is there something else that Paddington will discover?.

Overall it was a good film. Not up there with the 2nd or 1st one but I enjoyed it.

Also features Hugh Grant who appeared in Paddington 2.

Genie is a 2023 Sky Original and it stars Melissa McCarthy,Paapa Essiedu and Alan Cummings.

Remake of the 1991 film Bernard and The Genie which also starred Alan Cummings as Bernard and Rowan Atkinson as Genie,this genderbend version sees Paapa as Bernard,a workaholic father who lost his job,and his wife walked out on him.

So he summons a 2000 year old Genie named Flora(McCarthy) who lived in an old antique box and she grants him unlimited wishes. Will Bernard find a wish to make Flora stay human and live in the human world?.

It's a good film with some funny moments. Melissa McCarthy is hilarious in this film as the Genie. If you are a fan of Melissa's then you will love this.

The Wiz is another adapation of the 1939 classic The Wizard Of Oz starring Diana Ross,Micheal Jackson and Richard Pyror.

The story follows Dorothy Gale(Ross) a 24 year old kindergarten teacher who is whisked away to the magical land of Oz. From there she meets a scarecrow(Jackson),a tin man and a Lion. Together the unlikely trio set off to save the land of OZ from the wicked witch of the west.

Overall it's a very underrated film. The songs are very forgettable and the film maybe a bit weird for some people, but if you are a fan of any of the actors then do check it out.

Available on Sky Cinema.

Alicia Jovipovic and Tracis Nielsen star in this 2021 Festive Romcom about a young woman named Miranda who attends a Christmas party dressed up as Mrs. Claus. From there she meets a mysterious man who tells her that he is a single dad and romance blossoms between them. However Miranda loses her glove and the man holds onto her glove.

The next day and Miranda is working on an app. Meanwhile a man named Paul is also working in an app. So Miranda and Paul go head to head with each other,little do they realise that both of them were at the party and Paul is Santa. Will Miranda and Paul reveal their identities and will they fall for each other?.

It's a rip off of the Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks romcom You've Got Mail mixing in with Serendipity with John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale. Only it's a Reel One Production.

Aubrey Plaza(Agatha All Along) and Maise Stella(who's sister is singer Lennon Stella) star in this 2024 Fantasy Comedy about a stoned young woman named Elliot(Stella) who meets an older version of herself(Plaza).

Together she learns more about herself in the coming years and has to come to terms with her own life.

Overall it was a real surprise. Sorta reminded me of the Bruce Willis film The Kid meets 17 Again only the character is high off her head on drugs. I guess the only gripe is the two actresses looked nothing alike. If they hired an actress that actually looked like the main character then it might have been better.

Still it was a decent watch.

Meet Me Next Christmas is a 2024 festive romantic comedy starring Christina Milian,Devale Ellis,Kofi Siriboe and Pentatonix.

The story follows Layla (Milian) who caught her boyfriend Tanner(Brendan Morgan) cheating on her 3 days before Christmas. Devastated she goes to an airport and bumps into James(Siriboe) and romance blossoms. However she loses contact with him,but she later finds out that he is going to see the accapala group Pentatonix in NYC for Christmas.

Problems arise though when Layla can't get a ticket and she meets another man named Teddy(Ellis) who helps her get a ticket to see Pentatonix. But will Layla choose James or Teddy?.

I sorta knew who she was going to choose in the end. But hey it was a decent watch.

Probably watch it again in December.

Scrooged is a 1988 Christmas Fantasy Comedy starring Bill Murray and Karen Allen. Directed by Richard Donner(producer for the original X Men and directed Superman),Murray plays Frank a disgruntled tv executive who gets paid a visit from 3 ghosts Past,Present and Future.

Now Frank must learn the true meaning of Christmas. Will his heart melt before the Holiday season?.

Overall it was a decent film. The story isn't original but if your a fan of A Christmas Carol then this is for you.

Also features cameos from Buddy Hackett,Wendi Maleik,Lee Majors and a very young Alfie Woodhard from The Lion King remake.

Synopis

In Korea, Na Young, a girl and Hae Sung, a boy are school mates and good friends. They often walk back home together after school. Na Young moves to Canada and then to New York with her parents. Hae Sung continues living in Korea, does his engineering course, goes through a short spell of military service and then takes up a job. Both keep in touch periodically through video chats where they talk of their past and general stuff. Meanwhile in New York, Na has changed her name to Nora, made a name as a playwright and is happily married to Arthur, an American. Hae is keen to meet Nora and visits her in New York where he spends some time with her and Arthur. What has the future in store for Nora and Hae in their relationship?

Overall this was a good movie that features Korean and English language. If you like One Day meets Friends With Benefits then this is for you.

What Happens Later is a 2023 romcom starring Meg Ryan(who also directed this film) and David Duchovy.

The story follows Bill(Duchovy) who is stranded at the airport with his ex girlfriend Willa(Ryan)who wants to go home. So the two get reacquainted and they soon realise that they have always loved each other.

There's nothing really great in this film as it only shows the two main characters stuck at an airport and that was if. We don't even see any other characters at all in this film.

Meg Ryan is a great actress yet she always gets typecast as the goody two shoes in romcoms. Hopefully we haven't seen the last of Ryan.

Alternatively called Forever Christmas,thia film stars Christopher Russell and Chelsea Hobbs.

The story is about an executive producer named Sophia(Hobbs) who is assigned to produce a reality show about Christmas. She sets her eyes on a young man named Will(Russell) who is known as Mr 365 as he is a Christmas fanatic.

However Sophia starts to fall for Will and now she has to wonder will he love her back or will he think that she is using him for the show.

Now you know me I love cheesy romantic comedies set during the Christmas period. They always lift my spirits.

This film however is very predictable and the chemistry between the two leads was a hit and miss for me.

Time Cut is a 2024 Thriller starring Madison Bailey and Griffin Gluck.

The story follows a young girl named Lucy(Bailey) who's sister Summer(Antoina Gentria)was murdered by a serial killer on April 18th 2003. So Summer decides to time travel to 2003 on the same day and find the killer. But who could the killer be? Could it be her sisters boyfriend or her friend Quinn(Gluck).

If you seen Amazon Prime's Totally Killer then you probably know what's going to happen in this film.

The soundtrack is very good though from Avril Lavinge to Hilary Duff to even Vanessa Carlton.

Available on Netflix.

Ok.

The Village is a 2004 Thriller starring Bryce Dallas Howard,William Hurt,Sigourney Weaver, Adrian Brody,Joaquin Phoenix,Brendan Gleeson and Judy Greer.

A family living in Pensylvania in the 19th century notice some strange behaviour as each one somewhat gets killed by elders. So one of the people has to figure out why this is happening and is everything all it seems to be?.

Overall this was an OK movie. Not as good as The Sixth Sense. The plot twist was also kinda stupid as it was revealed that the people living in the 19th century are actually from the 21st century and they have been in some sort of cult all this time.

Now I have never seen the 1976 version of The Omen so I decided to watch the 2006 remake instead with Julia Stiles,Liev Schreiber, David Thewlis,Pete Potewhistle,Micheal Gambon,Mia Farrow and Seamus Fitzpatrick.

The story follows a loving couple named Katherine and Robert Thorn(Stiles and Schreiber) who long to have a child. Tragedy strikes though as Katherine loses her baby and her husband Robert is forced to take an orphaned baby at the hospital and bribe his wife into thinking that she never lost the baby.

Now named Damien,Katherine starts to notice strange things happening. From an attempt suicide to other sinister activities. Could Damien be the son of Satan?.

Overall it was a decent film. The acting is good as I like the two main leads especially Liev Schreiber who is criminally underrated.

This episode review contains some spoilers.

This episode is from Season 11 and it focuses on Moe the bartender(Hank Azaria) who wins at the Duff Beer Festival contest.

However when he wins and sees his face covered on the calendar,his devastated that his face was covered due to him being unattractive. So he decides to get plastic surgery that alters his appearance.

Now with a new face,he also becomes popular with the ladies and he lands on a soap opera which sorta reminds me of that scene from Tootise.

But will his new looks cause problems?.

Overall it was a great episode. The only issue and this was addressed was why did Moe's face go back to his ugly face again?. Maybe it wasn't a face lift at all but possibly botox.

Imaginary is a 2024 Psychological Horror about a woman who moves to her old childhood home where her stepdaughters are living with her and their dad. However the youngest daughter finds a stuffed teddy bear named Chauncey and she begins to hallucinate. Will the woman stop the teddy bear?.

Now before watching this I was expecting Childs Play but with a teddy bear that talks.

Instead the teddy bear doesn't talk and in another twist of faith the bear never actually existed (hence the title of the film). Yeah it's really stupid and strange. If you are into these films then you may like it. For me it was bad.

Monster Family is a 2017 Animated Film from Sky Original and features the voice talents of Emily Watson,Nick Frost,Jason Issacs and Catherine Tate.

The story follows Emma Wishbone(Watson) a miserable woman from the UK who's husband is a workaholic and her children are very difficult. Things take a turn when Emma accidently rings up Count Dracula(Issacs) as she thought it was a costume store but he wants Emma to be his bride.

So a witch(Tate) is assigned by Dracula to curse Emma and transform her into a vampire. But the plan backfires and now Emma is a vampire,her husband is Frankenstein (who farts btw),her son is a werewolf and her daughter is a mummy.

Will Emma and her family reverse the spell?.

Overall this was average. What I noticed was the sync for the characters mouths aren't going with the characters at all,as its like it wasn't the original dub. Second it tries way too hard to be like Hotel Transylvania but 10 times worse than that film which is far more superior.

C.

Having watched the 2011 remake with Coin Farrell and Anton Yechin, I decided to watch the 1985 original on Amazon Prime. Directed by Tom Holland(no not Spiderman's Tom Holland),this film stars William Ragsdale(Mannequin 2),Chris Sarandon(The Princess Bride),Amanda Bearse(Married With Children),Roddy McDowell(Cleopatra)and Jonathan Stark(According To Jim).

The story follows Charley(Ragsdale) a young teen who suspects that his next door neighbour Jerry(Sarandon) is a blood sucking vampire along with his friend Billy Cole(Stark). So Charley and his friend Amy(Bearse) and his friend Ed(Stephen Geoffreys)must get help from a vampire hunter(McDowell) to take down Jerry before its too late.

Overall it was a good film. Its not a beat by beat of the 2011 version which is a good thing since remakes off originals keep the same premise and add nothing to them. If you like Vampire films then you'll like this.

Woman of the Hour is a 2023 Thriller directed by Anna Kendrick in her directiorial debut and also stars Anna Kendrick and Tony Hale.

Based on a true story of Cheryl Bradshaw and Rodney Alcala.

The story follows Bradshaw(Kendrick)who was a bachelorette on a TV matchmaking show in the 70s called The Dating Game and chose handsome and funny bachelor No. 3, named Rodney Alcala.

But behind his charming personality,he is hiding a deadly secret: He was a psychopathic serial killer who lures women and kills them.

Will Cheryl be the next one on his list?. For a woman who is known for her quirky roles,Anna sure knocked it out of the park with this one.

However the film feels very choppy from time to time and we never see Cheryl ever again after she picks Rodney as her date,like what happened to her?.

Not bad.

Match Point is a 2005 Thriller starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers,Matthew Goode,Scarlett Johanson and Emily Mortimer. Directed by Woody Allen,the story follows Chris Wilton (Meyers) who is still struggling financially despite being a recently retired high ranked tennis pro.

So he decides to take a job as a tennis instructor at an elite London tennis club,where he befriends one of his students, wealthy Tom Hewett (Goode).

Later Chris starts to date Tom's sister, Chloe Hewett (Mortimer)who is smitten with Chris she wants to marry him eventually. Chloe quickly knows she wants to marry Chris eventually.

However Chris later meets a beautiful young woman named Nola Rice (Johansson), a struggling American actress who Chris meets at the Hewett estate. But she is already taken. Now Nola is manipulating Chris and wants him to get his wife out of the picture. But will he go for desperate measures?

Overall it was very mediocre. I don't know maybe it's because Woody Allen isn't my thing as his films are just so dull and boring to me.

Bridgeton is a 2020 Netflix series produced by Shona Rhimes who under her Shondaland company as well as being the creator of Grey's Anatomy created this mini series show.

The story follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family who is being bestowed upon with a wealthy suitor.

Hoping to follow in her parent's footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne's love life is running out time.

But as her older brother (Jonathan Bailey) begins to rule out her potential suitors, the high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown (voiced by Dame Julie Andrews) who casts criticism towards Daphne.

Enter the handsome Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), a committed bachelor and the catch of the season for the debutantes.

Who will Daphne end up with?. Overall its a good show that my late granny would love as she is into these sort of dramas. Each season has 8 episodes each and they run from over an hour or 50 minutes.

Ron's Gone Away is a 2021 animated fantasy featuring the voices of Jack Dylan Grazier,Zach Galfanikis and Ed Helms

The story follows Barney(Grazier) a socially awkward teen who gets a bot for his birthday. So his bot which is named Ron(Galfanikis) must find out more about Barney and to help him get on well at school.

Overall it was a very underrated film. The animation is nice, the story is rather predictable and the voice acting was decent. Parts of this film reminded me of 2014's Big Hero 6,as its also got the same score which is done by Henry Jackman(not related to Hugh Jackman btw)and the story is sorta like it too.

Also features a catchy song called Sunshine which is sung by the late Liam Payne.

Girl, Interrupted is a 1999 Oscar Winning Drama starring Winona Ryder,Angelina Jolie,Whoppi Goldberg,Brittany Murphy and Jared Leto.

Directed by James Mangold the story follows Suzanne(Ryder) a young woman who suffers from BPD and is taken into a mental institution where she meets Lisa(Jolie) a troubled young woman,and Daisy(Murphy).

From there she tries to escape but will she ever leave?.

Overall it was a very good film with some dark undertones about suicide and mental health awareness.

James Mangold is without a doubt one of the best directors I've ever seen as he litreally tries every genre from romance(Kate and Leopold) to Horror(Identity) to musicals(Walk The Line) to even action films(Logan,The Wolverine).

If you like Awakenings then you'll love this.