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A gripping, edge-of-your-seat period thriller

“September 5 is another dramatisation of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, but it offers a different and compelling viewpoint. Whereas Steven Spielberg's Munich was about the aftermath of the attack as Mossad agents assassinated the terrorists responsible, September 5 is an account of the events at ” read more

A unique and compelling ghost story

“How can a filmmaker make another "ghostly presence in a haunted house" horror movie feel original and fresh? For Presence, writer David Koepp and director Steven Soderbergh (reteaming after 2022's Kimi) achieve precisely that by telling the whole story from the perspective of the spirit through a se” read more

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 8th Via: Blu-ray Plot: During World War II, several oddly assorted military experts are teamed for a mission to raid and destroy a bridge vital to enemy strategy. Rating: 7.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? I was always interested in this sequel, particularly with Harrison Ford and Carl Weathers in the cast. A double feature seemed like a great idea.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 8th Via: 4K Blu-ray Plot: A team of Allied saboteurs is assigned an impossible mission: infiltrate an impregnable Nazi-held Greek island and destroy the two enormous long-range field guns that prevent the rescue of 2,000 trapped British soldiers. Rating: 8.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? I've been meaning to see this film for a long time for pretty much every reason imaginable: the great reviews, the premise, the action, the cast, the special effects, everything. It is pretty much tailor-made for me. But somehow, even though I bought it on DVD and then Blu-ray, I still haven't watched it until now. With me recently catching up on some classics, this was a top priority.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 7th Via: Apple TV Plot: In the 19th century, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers. Rating: 7.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? I was curious about it considering the great reviews and reputation.

First Viewing Viewing Date: February 3rd Via: Disney+ Plot: In 1890, a down-and-out cowboy and his horse travel to Arabia to compete in a deadly cross-desert horse race. Rating: 7.0/10 Why Did I Watch It? I've been meaning to watch this one for a long time, mainly because of Viggo Mortensen and Joe Johnson. Tonight, it was a random watchlist pick.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 31st Via: Apple TV Plot: Kraven's complex relationship with his ruthless father, Nikolai Kravinoff, starts him down a path of vengeance with brutal consequences, motivating him to become not only the greatest hunter in the world, but also one of its most feared. Rating: 6.2/10 Why Did I Watch It? I was interested in seeing it before it was released due to the R rating and the presence of Aaron Taylor-Johnson, but the reviews made me skip it during its cinema run. But I was still curious about watching it.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 30th Via: Apple TV Plot: Set up and wrongfully accused, two best friends are sent to prison for a crime they didn't commit. However, no prison cell can keep them locked in a cage. Rating: 7.1/10 Why Did I Watch It? I wanted to check out more Richard Pryor/Gene Wilder comedies.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 29th Via: Apple TV Plot: Dave is deaf, and Wally is blind. They witness a murder, but it was Dave who was looking at her, and Wally who was listening. Rating: 7.4/10 Why Did I Watch It? I've been meaning to check out the comedies with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor for some time, and decided to just go for it. This seemed like a good starting point considering the solid reputation and reviews.

First Viewing Viewing Date: January 29th Via: Disney+ Plot: When Max makes a preposterous promise to a girl he has a crush on, his chances to fulfilling it seem hopeless when he is dragged onto a cross-country trip with his embarrassing father, Goofy. Rating: 7.8/10 Why Did I Watch It? This is one of those films I should have watched back in the day, but for some reason, it eluded me. I have started seeing social media posts that praise this flick, so I had to check it out.