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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Deal: June 4, 2020 Movie Deals

Get some classic Spider-Man movies in 4K for $5, or some recent Spider-Man and other hit movies including Queen & Slim or Harriet in 4K for $8. All movies are Movies Anywhere so they will port to your linked accounts.

Digital Movie Deals (Movies Anywhere)

Downton Abbey (4K) - $7.99

Harriet (4K) - $7.99

Queen and Slim (4K) - $7.99

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Friday, October 4, 2019

What to Watch This Weekend: October 4, 2019

In Theaters: Joker

Joker is a dark and disturbing tale about one man's descent into madness and rebirth as an iconic villain. It is not going to be for everyone, but this brilliant, unpredictable, and uncomfortable film should not be missed. For more information, check out our review!

At Redbox: Spider-Man Far From Home

Spider-Man Far From Home was a fun summer blockbuster with arguably the best Spider-Man, Tom Holland. It was a welcome change of pace from the gravity of Endgame, with a ton of humor, amazing special effects, and an enjoyable end to this era of the MCU. This is one summer trip you won't want to miss! For more information, check out our review!

Streaming (HBO): Isn't It Romantic
Rebel Wilson's anti-romantic comedy that becomes a romantic comedy is an enjoyably counter-culture rom com. As someone who loves watching romantic comedies, I really liked the little touches and self deprecating humor in this film.

Streaming (Netflix): We Have Always Lived In The Castle
From the writers of Haunting at Hill House, We Have Always Lived In The Castle is a slow build up but has some fantastic acting, beautiful scenery, intriguing characters, and a mysterious plot.

Friday, July 26, 2019

What to Watch This Weekend: July 26, 2019

In Theaters: The Farewell
I am going to preface this by saying I haven't seen The Farewell, but the trailer looks fantastic and it has a ridiculously good Rotten Tomatoes score. It is having a wider release this weekend (including expanded showings in the DMV) so if it has hit theaters in your area check it out. I know I am!

In Theaters: Booksmart
Booksmart is one of my favorite movies of the year, and it's returning to theaters with $5 tickets starting Saturday. Our review called Booksmart “a smart, sharp, hilarious comedy and the new valedictorian of the high school coming of age class.” If you missed the film or just want to rewatch it on the big screen for a great price, check your local theaters to see if they have it.

Streaming (HBO): First Man

Celebrate the Apollo 11 landing (well that was last weekend but it's close enough) by checking out the biopic about the first man to walk on the moon. The effects were amazing and the story was compelling, but I couldn't get over Gosling's portrayal of Neil Armstrong. It was probably true to form, but he just didn't seem like a very interesting character with a shoehorned emotional hook to get you to care more. However, it is definitely worth checking out if you have HBO.

Streaming (Netflix): Spider-Man: Into The Spiderverse
One of the best films of 2018 and the Oscar winner for best animated film, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse is a beautifully animated film that manages to capture a comic style in CG. It has fantastic animation, an interesting story, and introduces us to the multiverse and a compelling new Spider-Man. Don't miss this one if you haven't seen it. If you have, watch it again!

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

What to Watch This Weekend: July 3, 2019

In Theaters: Spider-Man Far From Home
Spider-Man Far From Home is a welcome change of pace from the gravity of Endgame, with a ton of humor, amazing special effects, and an enjoyable end to this era of the MCU. Make sure to catch it in theaters and stay for the two stingers! 4th of July Bonus, includes plenty of fireworks!

See our review here: http://www.watchorpass.com/2019/06/review-spider-man-far-from-home.html

From Redbox: Captain Marvel
Keeping with the Marvel theme, revisit another recent Marvel movie this weekend with plenty of fireworks, a strong female protagonist, and plenty of fun 90s nostalgia.

See our review here: http://www.watchorpass.com/2019/03/review-captain-marvel.html

Streaming (Amazon): The Spy Who Dumped Me
I was expecting this film to be terrible but ended up really enjoying it. Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon are a great pair and lead to a ridiculous, but funny caper.

Streaming (Netflix): A Silent Voice
One of the best anime movies I have seen recently, a Silent Voice is a testament to the medium and an amazingly deep film about a boy who tries to redeem his past indiscretions. It is a beautiful, moving film that should not be missed. 4th of July Bonus, also includes plenty of fireworks scenes!

Friday, June 28, 2019

Review: Spider-Man Far From Home

Release date: July 2, 2019
Running time: 129 minutes
Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jake Gyllenhaal

Spider-Man Far From Home is the latest marvel cinematic universe movie, however this one is from Sony, not Disney. Thankfully, since this is still in the MCU, there is plenty of overlap with the main MCU threads. Several well known Marvel characters make appearances, and the events of Endgame are referenced heavily in Far From Home. It is definitely a continuation of the overall story and the is the movie that closes out this era of the MCU.

However, unlike Endgame's rather serious tone (which makes sense given the gravity of what was occurring in that film), Far From Home keeps Spider-Man's lighter atmosphere and humor. Although Spider-Man's situation is dire, he never misses the chance to crack a joke, and many of the situations he gets into in this film will make you laugh out loud. Unfortunately, the addition of two comedic characters (Martin Starr and J.B. Smoove) do not add much to the overall comedy. Although the film doesn't need them to fully flex their comedic chops as there is already plenty of humor, it still feels like a missed opportunity to really let those comedians shine.

Like every Marvel movie, there is plenty of over-the-top action and special effects that really pop on the big screen. The visuals in this film go all out, with some truly amazing action sequences that both devastate cities and bend reality. And despite the heavy use of CG in this film, the purely CG scenes don't distract you from enjoying the film, unlike other recent Marvel movies (cough, Captain Marvel, cough). Accompanying the visuals is some truly rattling sound that feels right at home in a big summer blockbuster.

One thing that I have always appreciated about Tom Holland's Spider-Man is that he really feels like a kid trying to fill some very big shoes. Far From Home continues this theme with Spider-Man forced to choose between the normal life he wants and the super hero responsibilities that he has been given by the events of Endgame. His character feels conflicted and forced to grow up too quickly, and should be something that many movie goers can relate to (though not at the scale of Spider-Man). And Holland is just a likable character who really seems to understand what makes Spider-Man special. His addition to the MCU was brilliant and he does not disappoint in his latest caper. Holland is joined by an equally impressive supporting cast, highlighted by Jake Gyllenhaal's portrayal of Mysterio.

The film feels like a super hero Eurotrip, with Holland and crew visiting many different European locales that keep the film fresh and moving along. It really is fun to see the different venues and especially to watch the action in famous European cities. Far From Home is just an enjoyable movie from start to finish and a worthy palate cleanse to the seriousness of Marvel's last film.

Spider-Man Far From Home is a welcome change of pace from the gravity of Endgame, with a ton of humor, amazing special effects, and an enjoyable end to this era of the MCU. This is one summer trip you won't want to miss!

Watch it.

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