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‘Godzilla Minus One’ may be the best movie in the entire ‘Godzilla’ franchise

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This feature from Toho is currently playing in the theater.

2024 marks the 70th anniversary of an iconic legend in science-fiction film... a giant reptilian monster known to North American audiences as Godzilla. The success of the original Japanese film has spawned sequels and U.S. remakes (along with its own follow-ups) totaling nearly 40 titles. So, it should come as no surprise that Toho Co. Ltd. has decided to release a new feature based on the character.

Godzilla Minus One is actually a prequel to the 1954 original, making the task of creating a worthy effort even more challenging. Yet the final product ends up being...

Blu-ray/DVD New Release Roundup for December 8, 2023

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Welcome to another look at some of the highlights that will be arriving on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. There is a big sequel appearing, as well as plenty of quirky independent titles. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies this week or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

 

BIG NEW RELEASES!



DADDY DAUGHTER TRIP: A struggling inventor tries to make ends meet by donating blood and taking on odd jobs. Eventually, he and his wife end up having to reside with friends. Desperate to give his daughter the “Spring Break” trip of her dreams, he decides to plan a cost-effective vacation for the two of them that will still...

‘May December’ tells a sordid story from an interesting point of view

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Running Time: 117 minutes

This feature is currently in limited release at theaters and will be available to stream on Netflix everywhere Friday, Dec. 1.

In 1997, schoolteacher Mary Kay Letourneau found herself all over the news after taking part in a romantic relationship with a 12-year-old student. In fact, their continuing affair resulted in children. Her bizarre story has inspired May December, a drama with moments of dark comedy that deals with a very similar scenario. This unusual movie succeeds thanks to some great performances, in addition to the way it deals with aspects of such a relationship that might not initially come to mind.

The story...

Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for December 1, 2023

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Welcome to a look at some of the highlights arriving this week on Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD and DVD. This edition is a little quieter than the last one, but still includes a big studio picture and some interesting independent fare. So, if you can’t make it out to the movies or need to stay indoors for a few days, be sure to give one of these titles a try!

 



BIG NEW RELEASES!



20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL: In February 2022, Russian forces invaded the country of Ukraine. One of the first targets was the city of Mariupol and its residents. This documentary follows a team of Ukrainian journalists who were trapped in the area during the attack and captured events as they occurred...

‘Wish’ uses modern technology while also emulating the visual style of Disney classics from the 1930s, 1940s

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Rating: 3 out of 4

Running Time: 95 minutes

This animated feature from Disney opened exclusively in cinemas on Wednesday, Nov. 22.

As every reader already knows, over the years Disney has crafted some of the best animated features ever made. Lately, the studio has been attempting to use their famous brand to create live-action remakes of these titles, but now they are also introducing tie-ins to classics within their animation line. Their latest is Wish and it is something of an origin story for the celestial body referenced in "When You Wish Upon a Star," from the masterpiece, Pinocchio. The end result is perfectly entertaining, although the film does pale in comparison to the...

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