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Bloodshot

November 9, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

Ray Garrison (Vin Diesel) is a special forces soldier with a beautiful wife who believes in duty and always comes home. But when his wife is killed in front of him and he is shot dead seconds later it would appear that everything is at an end. That is until Dr. Emil Harting (Guy Pearce) … Continue reading Bloodshot

Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm

November 3, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

After fourteen years hard labour in a gulag for bringing Kazakhstan into disrepute for the content of his first film Borat (Sacha Baron Cohen) is given an opportunity to redeem himself by his government. If he can give Vice President Mike Pence a present from his country they will release him. If he fails they … Continue reading Borat: Subsequent Moviefilm

Over The Moon

November 1, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

Fei Fei (Cathy Ang) lives a picture perfect life with her mother (Ruthie Ann Miles) and father (John Cho). Their bakery specialises in moon cakes and her mother tells her of the moon goddess Chang’e (Phillipa Soo) and her space dog that creates the crescent moon by taking a bite every now and then. But … Continue reading Over The Moon

Jay And Silent Bob Reboot

October 30, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

When Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) discover that the Bluntman and Chronic movie is going to be rebooted they travel to Hollywood to stop it being made. Writer/director/actor Kevin Smith’s View Askewniverse is probably a hard sell to those not already paid up members but I will attempt to explain its merits … Continue reading Jay And Silent Bob Reboot

The Lie

October 27, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

When Jay (Peter Sarsgaard) is driving his daughter Kayla (Joey King) to her dance camp she spots her friend on the side of the road and they offer her a lift. However when something goes horribly wrong they decide to tell a lie to save themselves.  The Lie is one of four films that horror … Continue reading The Lie

On The Rocks

October 26, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

When Laura (Rashida Jones) starts to suspect that her husband may be cheating on her she opens up to her father Felix (Bill Murray) who suggests that following him might be the best course of action.  Sofia Coppola’s latest film is very much in her oeuvre. Our main character is a woman who due to … Continue reading On The Rocks

The Trial Of The Chicago 7

October 25, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ 2 Comments

In 1968 the leaders of anti-war protest movements stood trial for conspiracy to incite a riot at the Democratic National Convention. The indictments brought against the defendants by President Nixon’s new Government were political in nature and an effort to quash the anti-war movement. Writer/director Aaron Sorkin is the perfect person to bring this subject … Continue reading The Trial Of The Chicago 7

Bruce Springsteen’s Letter To You

October 25, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ 2 Comments

Bruce Springsteen’s latest album Letter To You is accompanied by another film from frequent collaborator Thom Zimny available to stream via Apple TV and it is a must for all fans of The Boss.  This time last year I was singing the praises of Western Stars. A concert movie for the prolific Springsteen’s latest masterpiece. … Continue reading Bruce Springsteen’s Letter To You

Rebecca (1940) and Rebecca (2020)

October 24, 2020October 24, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

A year after the untimely death of his wife, Maxim de Winter is holidaying in Monte Carlo where he meets a young woman in the employ of socialite Mrs. Van Hopper. Following a whirlwind romance they marry and he takes her home to his English mansion Manderley which is run by the imperious Mrs. Danvers. … Continue reading Rebecca (1940) and Rebecca (2020)

Vampires Vs. The Bronx

October 23, 2020 ~ philthebearblog ~ Leave a comment

As Miguel (Jaden Michael) travels around the Bronx posting flyers for his block party to save the local bodega he notices the prevalence of two other types of poster. Numerous missing persons and many buildings acquired by Murnau Properties. He might not know it yet, but he and his friends are going to need to … Continue reading Vampires Vs. The Bronx

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