Yes, I know, there are lots of women who like “Fast and Furious” movies—and notably less men that like “Fifty Shades” movies, as evidenced by how “Furious” movies are rubber-stamped by critics and “Fifty” movies are ridiculed. But when you really get into the heart of the “Fast” audience, there’s a certain type of gear…
Category: Mindless Mondays
Ranking and Grading ALL 8 “Harry Potter” Films
HBOGo did something pretty clever in the last month, by putting all eight “Harry Potter” films in one place for the first time, it generated an awful lot of interest in a movie series that concluded nearly a decade ago. Beat that, Marvel!–with your too many Superheroes crammed in one place like a merchandising machine. Anyway, it’s…
“The Good Place” Just Might Make You a Better Person
The Good Place…How many TV shows (network or otherwise, drama or comedy) actually get you to think about “Am I good person?” I would say out of the shows currently on TV, exactly one: “The Good Place.” Sure, not everything featured on Michael Shur’s bananas-comedy (the wildest network show since “Pushing Daisies” and “Arrested Development”…
“Movie Pass” is the Best Thing Since Ribbed Condoms
This video is about Movie Pass, which Alabama Liberal claims has already saved him $1,000.
22-Word “Paddington Bear 2” Review
Paddington Bear 2…I’ve stalled writing a full review because all that really needs to be said is “Go see it.” So…”Go see it!”
Movie Review: The Cloverfield Paradox–OR–Cloverfield 3
Despite some ingenious marketing techniques (teasing an April release in theaters before officially revealing Netflix had bought it to distribute about two hours after telling the world it would be available–in February), this is probably the worst film in the “Cloverfield” franchise and can’t hold a candle to “10 Cloverfield Lane,” the second and by…
TV Reviews: “The Alienist,” “The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” “Counterpart”
Three very different crime series are early into their seasons, but so far it’s become pretty clear which one is most worth watching… American Crime Story Season 2: The Assassination of Gianni Versace…In season one of “American Crime Story,” I resisted watching (at first) largely because I had no interest at all in rehasing the O.J. Simpson…
Movie Review: “Maze Runner: Death Cure” May Finally End YA Dystopia-Movies
If you’re anything like me, you may be struggling to remember “The Maze Runner” series and whether or not you even saw the last installment. You may also find you’d rather be watching the end of the “Divergent” series which stupidly split its final installment in half, only to question whether the second half should…
Movie Match-Up: “12 Strong” vs. “Den of Thieves”
A pair of macho, guys-vs.-guys actioners that come from different sides of the respectability spectrum, but will probably appeal to about the same demographic… Den of Thieves…Can writer-director Christian Gudegast (whose previous screenwriting credits include “classics” like “London Has Fallen” and the Vin Diesel howler “A Man Apart”) be sewed for copyright infringement? Because that’s how…
Movie Match-Up: “Proud Mary” vs. “The Commuter”
Two absolute junk January thrillers starring actors who’ve seen better roles, and if you waited until February to watch a movie in theaters I certainly wouldn’t blame you since the old truth about January being a dumping ground for the bottom-of-the-barrel looks to be holding true this year. However, not all bad things are equal,…
Who Will Be Nominated for Oscars (and Who SHOULD Be)
Note: Each category starts off with who I think should be nominated because almost all of my picks surely won’t be, and I kind-of don’t give a damn who they actually nominate… Who Should Be Nominated for Best Actor… Runner-Up: Robert Redford, “Our Souls at Night”…A beautiful movie about regretting things when you get older and the hopefulness…
How Will Sexual Misconduct Allegations Affect Awards Season?
Alabama Liberal wonders if this year’s Best Actor winner will have to give back the award on-stage… [Update after the Golden Globes: Best Actor Winner James Franco has actually been accused of sexual misconduct IMMEDIATELY after winning. As always, Alabama Liberal calls it but nobody gives a damn because nobody’s watching.]
Movie Reviews: “The Post” and “Call Me By Your Name”
Two of the biggest Oscar contenders of 2017 didn’t get a wide release until the new year, but now you can find out what all the fuss is about. Although, for Alabama Liberal, it may be a bit overdone… Call Me By Your Name…The film inspiring critics to practically orgasm in their seats is both…