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“Opus” Leaves You with NO Notice …and Lesser Focus!

March 14, 2025March 12, 2025 Trav ... Your Movie Critic

“Opus” Plot: A writer, Ariel Ecton (Ayo Edebiri) travels to the compound of a pop icon, Alfred Moretti (John Malkovich) who disappeared years ago. Surrounded by his cult of sycophants, as well as a group of fellow journalists, she son discovers his twisted plans for the gathering! Report Card Grade & Review What Was Alfred Moretti’s Biggest Opus? First, it’s important to clarify the term “opus” as it applies to film. Traditionally, “opus” refers to any artistic work, especially in the context of music. This sets the…

“The Monkey” Doesn’t Bring Massive Family Bliss …its Hit or Miss!

February 21, 2025January 4, 2025 Trav ... Your Movie Critic

“The Monkey” Plot: When twin brothers Bill and Hal (both played by Theo James) find their father’s old monkey toy in the attic, a series of gruesome deaths starts. The siblings throw the toy away and move on, growing apart over the years. Report Card Grade & Review The Monkey: Friend or Deadly Protector? What I found hilarious about the film was its beginning. A man walks into a pawn shop with an object, setting a specific tone right from the outset. However, the film fails to reveal…

“Heart Eyes” Brings Death to a Screeching Bloodshot Pause!

February 7, 2025December 25, 2024 Trav ... Your Movie Critic

“Heart Eyes” Plot: For the past several years, the “Heart Eyes Killer” has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no couple is safe! Report Card Grade & Review He’s Here! The Heart Eyes Killer Is Here!! I have to admit that the moment the music started playing before the movie began, a wave of pure excitement washed over me. It felt like I was on the verge of experiencing a thrilling film reminiscent of a Michael Myers-style killing spree. Now,…

“Presence” Brings Bodily Harm & Ghostly Confessions!

January 24, 2025January 8, 2025 Trav ... Your Movie Critic

“Presence” Plot: A family becomes convinced they are not alone after moving into their new home in the suburbs. Report Card Grade & Review The Presence + The Family Dinner This family was anything but conventional. As they gathered around the dinner table for their first meal together, the air was thick with unspoken tension. Chloe sat quietly, her thoughts in turmoil as she grappled with the overwhelming sadness of losing her best friend, Nadia. Her heart ached with every bite, and the laughter and chatter around her…

“The Wolfman” Ferociously and Maliciously Hunts In A Hostile Way!

January 17, 2025January 8, 2025 Trav ... Your Movie Critic

“The Wolfman” Plot: A family at a remote farmhouse is attacked by an unseen animal, but as the night stretches on, the father, Blake (Christopher Abbott), begins to transform into something unrecognizable. Report Card Grade & Review O’ Thou Wolfman …Where It All Began I cannot say I had such high expectations for the film because I would be lying to you all. I went into this movie with very low to average expectations, hoping to be either pleasantly surprised or given a jolt of suspense and adrenaline.…

“Werewolves” … Brutal Slashings Bring Chaos!

December 6, 2024December 14, 2024 Trav ... Your Movie Critic

Film Synopsis of “Werewolves“→ Two scientists try to stop a mutation that turns people into werewolves after being touched by a super-moon the year before! Hey! Bite Me!! I loved hearing Wesley deliver that line while battling the werewolves! It was epic and perfectly captured the essence of what werewolves are all about—biting and tearing through their prey. The film itself was decent; there were a couple of moments where I momentarily lost focus, but I quickly got back into it. Despite not being heavily advertised, it was…