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Thor: Love & Thunder, The Princess, and Girl in the Picture Video Reviews
CJ’s video reviews feature gods, heroes, and mysteries. This week’s video reviews consist of the new MCU sequel “Thor: Love & Thunder” with Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman, the action movie “The Princess” with Joey King, and the made-for-Netflix documentary… Read More ›
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Thor: Love & Thunder, Mr. Malcolm’s List, and The Princess Podcast Reviews
CJ reviews movies about gods, suitors, and bad add princesses on the air. I’ve joined a radio station known as NewHD, which will not only hire people on the Autism spectrum, but will also have me doing podcast movie reviews… Read More ›
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Girl in the Picture
True crime doc gets more sinister and complex the more you watch it. “Girl in the Picture” is a made-for-Netflix documentary about a 20-year-old woman named Tonya Hughes, who died in what was assumed as a hit-&-run accident. But there’s… Read More ›
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Thor: Love & Thunder
Guns n Roses songs, terminal illnesses, and god killers levitate MCU sequel. The key to an entertaining “Thor” sequel in the MCU is to make sure there’s a balance between fun and responsibility. “Thor: The Dark World” was too dull… Read More ›
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Minions, Beauty, Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, and Mr. Malcolm’s List Video Reviews
CJ’s video reviews feature young Gru, talking shells, and strong women. This week’s video reviews consist of the “Despicable Me” prequel-sequel “Minions: The Rise of Gru” with the voices of Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, and Alan Arkin, the made-for-Netflix… Read More ›
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The Princess
Joey King shows royalty who’s boss in hit & miss action film. The trailer for the made-for-Hulu action movie “The Princess” sets us up for a modern day spin on how royal women are underestimated. They always have a strong… Read More ›
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Minions, The Man from Toronto, and Marcel the Shell With Shoes On Podcast Reviews
CJ reviews movies starring Steve Carell, Kevin Hart, and Jenny Slate on the air. I’ve joined a radio station known as NewHD, which will not only hire people on the Autism spectrum, but will also have me doing podcast movie… Read More ›
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Mr. Malcolm’s List
A diverse period piece with a delightful vibe. After the success of the diverse casting in such period entertainments as the movie “The Personal History of David Copperfield,” the play “Hamilton,” and the hit show “Bridgerton,” we have another movie… Read More ›
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Minions: The Rise of Gru
The lowest of the “Despicable Me” movies. Some would think of the Minions as Twinkies, while I would call them cute tater tots. Even young Gru would admit that when they apply to be his….you know….Minions. They have been so… Read More ›
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Beauty
This lesbian ‘80s story needs a new record label. As a writer, Lena Waithe was able to express racism in “Queen & Slim,” and she’s able to express her own lesbianism in “Beauty.” It’s an ‘80s movie about a singer… Read More ›