Dumbo (2019) is a movie we watched in theaters as soon as it was released. The story follows a baby circus elephant with abnormally large ears, set in a struggling circus on the brink of collapse due to dwindling audiences. With a little magic and newfound confidence, the elephant not only finds his place but ultimately saves the show.
Directed by Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas), the film stars Colin Farrell (S.W.A.T.), Michael Keaton (Birdman), Danny DeVito (Batman Returns),…
I recently rewatched Multiplicity (1996) on Tubi. The storyline follows a man who is struggling to balance his job, wife and family. Lucky for him he meets a scientist willing to close him so he can be two places at once. What initially sounds like a good idea gets out of hand quick when there ends up being more than just one close of him…
This picture is directed by icon Harold Ramis (Ghostbusters) and stars Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice), Andie…
My wife and I saw Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) in theaters last night. The storyline follows the death of Charles, bringing his family back together at the house from the first movie to honor him. Lydia is now a TV personality with a daughter in college and a man obsessed with her. Delia has become a successful artist, but both she and Lydia’s daughter are not fond of Lydia’s boyfriend. When Lydia’s boyfriend proposes at the wake, and a local boy…
The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) is a movie my wife and I watched on Netflix shortly after seeing Judas and the Black Messiah. We did not go into it knowing the storylines of Fred Hampton would tie so closely together but we are glad we saw it in the order we did (Judas first and the Trial of the Chicago 7 second). The storyline focuses on a group who developed a workaround process for a political activism rally…
I recently rewatched The Other Guys (2010) on Tubi. The storyline follows two police officers with desk jobs who don’t get many opportunities to work the streets. One of the cops is okay with that, while the other isn't. When two notoriously successful detectives go down in the line of duty, they see this as their opportunity to shine.
This film is directed by Adam McKay (Don’t Look Up) and stars Will Ferrell (Elf), Mark Wahlberg (The Departed), Michael Keaton…
I recently rewatched the Michael Keaton classic Birdman, or (2014) on Hulu. The storyline follows a former actor who was once famous for portraying a superhero character but is now facing a fading career. He decides to write, direct, and fund a Broadway production in hopes of revitalizing his career, but as opportunities arise, his sanity begins to falter.
Directed by Alejandro Iñárritu (The Revenant), this picture stars Michael Keaton (Beetlejuice), Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), Edward Norton (Fight Club), Emma…
Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) is a movie my wife and I recently watched on On-Demand. The storyline follows Peter Parker shortly after discovering his powers and falling into his first Avengers mission. While Tony Stark informs him that he isn't ready for the big time, he is ready for his own costume but needs to try to focus on his normal life more than his superhero life. When a new villain known as Vulture appears, Peter finds it tough to balance…
Batman (1989) is a movie in my DVD collection that I recently rewatched on HBOMAX. The storyline follows our hero Batman who is looking to bring down crime boss Grissom, but runs into one of his overzealous henchmen, Jack. As Batman looks to stop Jack's attempts to hide evidence for his crime boss he falls into a vat of dye creating Batman's archnemesis...the Joker.
This movie is directed by Tim Burton (Beetlejuice) and stars Michael Keaton (Birdman), Jack Nicholson (The…
Batman Returns (1992) is a movie I recently rewatched for the first time in a long time on HBOMAX. The storyline for this picture displays a man working hard to have a new power plant built in Gotham and will stop at nothing to get his ambitions delivered. In the process he kills his assistant who returns as Cat Woman. He also encounters an underground gangster out to find his parents and reclaim his place among high society, the Penguin.…
My daughter and I recently enjoyed Jack Frost (1998) on Hulu during this holiday season. The narrative revolves around a family grappling with instability and time. The mother strives to keep the family united while the son faces challenges, and the father pursues his music career. As they plan a Christmas vacation, an accident befalls the father, requiring a Christmas miracle for the hope of a happily ever after.
Directed by Troy Miller (Run Ronnie Run), the film stars Michael…
Beetlejuice (1988) is a movie in the DVD collection that I recently rewatched with my daughter. The storyline follows a recently deceased couple who wants a new family that recently moved into their house out of their house. When they can't scare the family out themselves they call on a ghastly ghoul named Beetlejuice, but once's he appears they quickly wish they never called him....
This movie is directed by Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands) and stars Alex Baldwin (The Departed),…
Morbius (2022) is a movie my wife and I watched in theaters. The storyline follows a doctor with a rare blood disease that is in his final days. Him and his childhood friend do their best to cope with being on their death bed. When the doctor has a breakthrough he discovers the cure is as much a curse as a gift...that doesn't prevent his friend from wanting a taste. Can Morbius find a way to save him and his…