Eyes To The Future - 2022 Edition

In previous blogs, at the beginning of the year/end of the previous year, I do a preview for the movies coming up... and... well... 2022 starts in less than 2 weeks.

So it is time.

It's simple. I'm going to mention movies 2022 that I'm interested in the most. No top 10. No particular order, aside from Chronological. And the dates associated with each movie is tentative, due the nightmare that is Covid and the shutdown.(I removed one because of a movie back already)

So... how about it? Let's get to the movies for 2022!!!

Scream - Jan 14th: Wes Craven created a franchise that practically parodied his own genre. Wes may be gone, but here we are with a new entry into the Scream movies!

Morbius - Jan 28: Jared Leto plays the Living Vampire of the Sony Spider-Verse... or is it the MCM? Either way... Morbius The Living Vampire is making a big screen debut!

Death on the Nile - Feb 11: Sequel to the Kenneth Branagh adaptation of the famous Agatha Christie story Murder on the Orient Express. I loved that movie, this one will hopefully be just as good.

Uncharted - Feb 18: Starring Tom Holland as the protagonist Nathan Drake, here is a chance for a really good Video Game movie. We will see.

The Batman - Mar 4: Matt Reeves's Batman movie almost here, and the more I see of it... the more I'm excited for it. Pattinson will nail this role.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - April 8: After the runaway surprise that was the first movie, they added some star power with Idris Elba as Knuckles. And... I'm sold even more.

Ambulance - April 8: Michael Bay with a movie about a bank heist gone wrong. Um... that is what I got for you. Sorry. Watch the trailer.

The Northman - April 22: It's Vikings The Movie. With Alexander Skarsgård. Who played a Viking Vampire. With Viking stuff. Viking.

Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness - May 6: The Doctor is in. And... this movie marks the return Sam Raimi helming a Marvel property. That is enough to get the nerd blood pumping. Welcome back, Sam Raimi.

DC League of Super Pets - May 22: when I first heard about this movie, I wasn't sure why we were getting a Krypto movie. Now we know Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are starring in it. That is enough to be entertaining.

Lightyear - June 17: Chris Evans is voicing Buzz in a story that would've inspired the line of toys that Tim Allen voiced in Toy Story. Get that?

Thor Love & Thunder - July 8: Hemsworth getting a fourth movie, but more important... Christian Bale is now in the MCM!

Nope - July 22: Jordan Peele has done wonders as a horror writer/director. Not much is know about this movie yet. But I'm still excited for it.

Black Adam - July 29: After what seems like 50 years in development, Dwayne Johnson is finally getting his movie made... and so far, it loooooooks goooooooooood. I can already see it as a contender for The Ugly next year.

Salem's Lot - Sept 9: I don't know much about this remake, but I typically like or love Stephen King movies. And... well... yeah. I'm down for it.

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Part 1 - Oct 7: If you have been following my posts, over the Summer, I did a series of Comic book movie related posts... Culminating with an overall top 10... and you would know that Into the Spider-Verse was my Number 1 all time favorite Comic Book movie. And this is the first sequel. I'm excited for it... including the wonderful Oscar Issac is supposedly voicing Miguel O'Hara/Spidey 2099. And that... is enough for me to be there day one.

Halloween Ends - Oct 14: Safe to say the end of the road for the Halloween franchise. Sad... but for Erasequels, this trilogy has been great so far.

The Flash - Nov 11: The Flash solo film that isn't a solo film. Doing their own version of Flashpoint, even Michael Keaton is back as Batman.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Nov 11: Still tragic that Chadwick Boseman isn't with us, but hopefully they figured out how to keep the legacy alive without him.

Avatar 2 - Dec 16: The Long awaited sequel about the planet of giant Smurfs is a out to finally hit... question is,  do enough people care? I do. But how much? A year from now... we will see

Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom - Dec 16: After the first Aquaman was as great as it was, I've been looking forward to a sequel. And we are here. With all the missteps Warner has had over the DCEU/Snyder-Verse, at least this one is a ray of hope.

Aaaaaaaaand that is it... there are movies I skipped throughout the year, and it's because I don't care about them as much as the ones here.

What do you all think? Any of these sound interesting? Did I miss one? Leave a comment... share it with the masses.

Until next time, don't forget...

Happy New Year Everyone!

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, and The Unforgiven - 2021 Edition

2020 was wrecked by Covid-19 and the shut down of so many movie theaters(even my local AMC is still struggling for showtimes). But 2021 has been a bit better, and even HBO Max/Warner Bros took the initiative to simul-release all of their titles on the streaming service(sad... we won't have that in 2022).

But because 2021 has been better as it pertains to movies, it also deserves a year end post.

Time to bring back... THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY, AND THE UNFORGIVEN!

For those of you who haven't seen this post before, a brief explanation.

The Good: The Best movie, actor, or moment for the year.

The Bad: The Worst movie, actor, or moment for the year.

The Ugly: The Best Positive Surprise for the year.

The Unforgiven: The Biggest Disappointment for the year.

So... let's get into it... starting with...

THE GOOD: This year is the first year I have given THREE Perfect scores, and thus ALL of them deserve the Good. First one is... Dune Part 1. One of my favorite Sci-Fi books of all time, and the original movie raises some vision questions. There were no questions here. It looks great, the story was presented directly, and it was the adaptation I've always wanted. Expectation were high, and they were surpassed. 

The second one is... Ghostbusters Afterlife. The single greatest Legacyquel released so far. Nostalgia at its finest, yet setting up for a bright future, bringing a new generation in while satisfying the lifelong fans. Harold Ramis would be very proud of it. 

And the third one is... The Matrix Resurrections. Another Legacyquel using it's foundation a competely different way. Mixed reactions from audiences and critics alike, but I personally LOVED this movie. This one took nostalgia down a different path, and utilized it in real time(well, during the movie). Watching Neo try to recover from a nervous breakdown because he couldn't tell the difference between reality and fantasy... and then coming to terms with the fact that his fantasy WAS his reality. The psychological experience and experiments done by the Analyst is deep enough to question the whole first half of the movie. And THAT is why I LOVED it. One moment changed the whole movie(up to the moment and then after the moment). Tonal shifts, when done right, can be the catalyst for a massive pay off or total diappointment(look at the career of M. Night Shyamalan). And for me, this one had a massive pay off.

Honorable Mention: Zack Snyder's Justice League: I loved this version(the only version). Sad that it took as long as it did to get finished. It is a bit long, but worth the wait.

THE BAD: I struggled to find a Bad at first... but boy did I find one during the holiday season. And that movie is... Home Sweet Home Alone. Why did this happen? It didn't need to happen. But it happened. In the original Home Alone movies, Kevin was bullied, picked on, but he still loved his family. He defended his home(and a toy store in the second movie) against a pair of burglars that we the audience had little to no sympathy for. And Kevin, though a slight jerk, he was still the lovable protagonist. This movie...... got the formula wrong. Max Mercer is a jerk, much more so than Kevin. Not a lovable jerk... a tiny asshole. And the burglars, the movie took the time to make them relatable. Some wonderful talent wasted on this movie... all because they forgot the foundation of the franchise.

Dishonorable Mention: Encanto: Sweet story, but it is a boring movie. And I love Disney movies. It might be the Disney Movie in a LOOOOOOONG time that I can't recommend. Boring. Lin-Manuel Miranda makes great music... this is just a huge misstep.

THE UGLY: This one has to go to an actress. Awkwafina. I admit, I'm not the biggest fan of her comedy or how she portrays herself when she is being funny. She feels like a walking Asian stereotype, and I'm not sure if that was on purpose or just part of the schtick... but it's there. But... voice work... she had an AMAZING turn in Raya and the Last Dragon. Almost a heartwarming difference. And I think she would be great in some more voice roles or even some more serious roles. We will see...... but until then, this was great example of what she CAN do.

Honorable Mention: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Marvel has had some success with taking a relatively unknown property and making it interesting. Just look at Guardians of the Galaxy(though I credit James Gunn for it). Shang-Chi has a very cool backstory in the comics(even with the retcons). But he isn't a major player in print. More martial arts epic than MCU movie, it was a nice surprise it worked so well.(Awkwafina is in this too)

THE UNFORGIVEN: This one was very clear... Black Widow. No, I don't think it was a bad movie. It is disappointing for what it represented. ScarJo was finally getting her own solo movie...... but... it wasn't her movie. It was both a family movie... and a passing of a torch movie from Natasha to Yelena. A Black Widow solo movie that wasn't enough about her...... I'm also not saying it was a bad movie... it could've been split up into two movies. "Family"... exposition. "Sister"... exposition. "Villian" exposition. Marvel could've made both of those matter, but they didn't.

Dishonorable Mention: Space Jam: A New Legacy: I thought it was better than the original, but a family movie with so many references from IPs that kids shouldn't watch(like Game of Thrones)...... Warner, you can do better than that! Right?!...... Right?

As you saw above, I struggled to get a Bad in here. And I contemplated omitting it completely. 2020 was bad for the movie industry... 2021 has been great. We got the first GORY Mortal Kombat movie... we got a Ghostbusters Legacyquel that was phenomenal... a proper Dune epic... a few great Disney movies... Zach Snyder got his vision out there for Justice League. The best Spider-Man movie. And a new Matrix movie, that I hope has kickstarted a new trilogy.

Spider-Man No Way Home cracked the $1 Billion mark, globally. First movie to do so since the Covid pandemic era began. And I hope this is a sign of things to come.

2022 looks to have some contenders. And I hope we get some awesome results.

Yeah... I know... 3 perfect scores. And it does feel a bit awkward. At first, I thought it was because I was happy we were back in the theaters again. Happiness over quality. But... really... those 3 movies stand out. Not only this year, but the past few years. 2 Legacyquels with different takes on how a Legacyquel should be done... and a movie that shows that sometimes remakes are necessary.

New IPs are awesome. Classic IPs are awesome. "Hollywood needs to come up with more original movies." Do they though? Some remakes need to happen... (the original Dune was messy as best). Some franchises need to be introduced to new generations. And new original stories are going to come out. Just be happy. Enjoy what you like... let other people enjoy what they like...... but above all else, no matter what movie you are watching(or not watching) or where you are watching it at......

Don't forget...

Happy New Year everyone!!!

ONWARD TO 2022!! I hope it isn't 2020 Part II...

The New Review - The Matrix Resurrections

Copyright by Warner Bros

The Matrix Resurrections

Directed by Lana Wachowski

Starring Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jessica Henwick, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

Concept: Going back to the Matrix. Legacyquel for such an innovative franchise!

Execution

Here we go

Cast: As always, Keanu Reeves was breathtaking. Nice to see Carrie-Anne back. The new crew members are amazing. But the highlights are Jonathon Groff and Neil Patrick Harris. All of the performances are wonderful, but those 2 stand out. Score: 20/20

Presentation: Retro and futuristic. Color schemes the original trilogy introduced are still present. The flashbacks were a bit choppy, but it was done on purpose... manipulating the audience. Subliminal throughout. The action scenes felt different, but it parallels the story. All of the action scenes before the climax were indoors, isolated, like Neo through the story. Nice touch. The little details throughout the movie make piecing the story together even better, small clues, blink and you miss it moments. Score: 18/20

Chronicle: Some points in the movie feel like nostalgia in overload(especially the flashbacks). But as I was going through the film, I realized that it was done on purpose. Those were memories as Neo was seeing them, we were seeing them when he was seeing them. The "villain monologue" by Neil Patrick Harris(you'll know the one)... it all clicked for me. The original trilogy was focused around innovation in technology... but this one was a straight up psychological thriller. An experiment of the human mind. I started piecing things together, and any problem I had with the film leading up to it just melted away. I was engaged, and I want to see it again for those pieces. I love those kinds of things. An amazing Legacyquel, and makes me feel better about Reloaded and Revolutions. I really like what Lana was able to, and this deserves bonus points. Score: 33/30

Impact: There are no real technological innovations in this movie, but the workings of the human mind, the manipulation. I felt the franchise is in good hands with this movie, and I can't wait to see how the Analyst and the new Smith take psychological evil to the next level. It wasn't what I expected, but I'm glad. And I hope other franchises take note. Nostalgia is good, but you must use it wisely. And Lana pulled it off beautifully. Score: 19/20

Extra Oomph: It made me think. I love that. This is my kind of movie. Also, an appearance from Christina Ricci always makes things better(*wink*)(even if was just a cameo with one line). We also had a surprise Chad Stahelski(stuntman turned John Wick series director). And...... is that a Telma Hopkins?(checks cast list) it IS a Telma Hopkins!!! See... not all nostalgia is bad. Score: 10/10

Final Score: 100/100

FINAL GRADE: A++

Conclusion: It isn't like the original trilogy. And that is perfectly okay. It also isn't going to be for everyone. If you were looking for technological innovations, you will be disappointed, but this is perfect for anyone into the psychological thrillers.

It's all a matter of opinion: I cannot stress enough that THIS is MY opinion, you can either agree with me or not. I don't have to justify my opinion, because *clears throat* that's what this blog is about. Whether I like it or not doesn't mean you have to or not...... I'ts just my justification behind MY recommendation... Which leads me to my FINAL JUDGMENT...

FINAL JUDGMENT: I know this isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea, but I loved it. I recommend this movie to every sci-fi fan, but I also recommend to drop all expectations. This isn't the same Matrix we all know and love. But... it has so much potential going forward.

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There you go folks! I have given The Matrix Resurrections a score of 100!

Yes... I docked a point off Impact... and two off Presentation because of the fight scenes... but I loved the story/psychological aspect SOOOOOOO much, that it deserved the extra points there. So... it isn't a perfect movie, but I fully believe that deserves the rub from me! And the performances were all better than solid!

What did you all think? Aspect of the franchise that is missing? Something unexpected that pleased you? Something anger you? Disappointed? Surprised? Comment down below, share this with the masses!!

And there is my final review of 2021. Hopes that 2022 will have some spectacular movies!

Until then, don't you ever forget...

Happy Early New Year!

The New Review - Spider-Man: No Way Home

Rights belong to Sony and Marvel

Spider-Man: No Way Home

Directed by Jon Watts

Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Benedict Cumberbatch

Concept: Jon Watts is the first to complete an MCU Trilogy with this 3rd MCU Spider-Man movie. Set directly after the event of Far From Home, Peter needs to navigate the aftermath... while making a stupid decision that brings villains from past franchises to the MCU.

Execution

Here we go...

Cast: As I said, Tom Holland is back, Zendaya is back, Jacob Batalon is back... and Benedict Cumberbatch is along for the ride. And they each has significant character growth here. But we also get Willem DaFoe, Alfred Molina, Jamie Foxx, Thomas Haden Church, and Rhys Ifans back(with their respecting villains)... and it doesn't seen to be overwhelming. It is extremely balanced... and I don't get how. Worries me that I missed something, but I didn't. Packed tight, yet very balanced. Score: 20/20

Presentation: I've said this before: it is a Marvel movie. Great soundtrack mixed with stunning visuals. But... this movie had some scenes that had WAY too much going on, but you can still see all of particle effects and it looks beautiful. For me, it is most visually impressive MCM movie, above and beyond the typical Marvel/Disney movie. Score: 21/20

Chronicle: So, I'm going to compare it to Raimi's Spider-Man 3. I had an issue with Spider-Man 3. There were at least 3 MAIN plots going at once, and the movie couldn't focus. No Way Home has MUCH MORE GOING ON, yet they found a way to make it focus on ONE main plot, AND balance all of these villains. I told Bob(yes... that Bob) that it felt balanced. And that is one of the best compliments I could ever give a movie with all that they packed in. But not all is sunshine and roses. There is a plothole that carries with you... one the movie addresses, but never explains why it happens. And... not a spoiler, it's in the trailers. Supposedly, these villains came over due to the botched spell... and they are villains that knew Peter Parker is Spider-Man.....  except one of them didn't know: Electro. He never knew. So why was he there? The movie addresses that he didn't know, but it forgets to figure out why he was there if he didn't know. It is a glaring plothole, but Jamie Foxx is SO good, I can't dock too many points. But... it can't be ignored. Score: 25/30

Impact: Without spoiling the movie, it is definitive within the grand scheme of the MCM... AND for a Spider-Man movie. Reports of a SECOND MCM Spidey Trilogy, this movie ends one ENORMOUS arc, but sets up Spidey as we know him... Solitary and somber. Also... the 3rd largest opening weekend of all time, it is promising for the theater industry. You can't really argue with success... and considering how many chances we have had since the Covid pandemic, the theaters need a win. If you completely ignore the movie itself, the success it has so far...... it is VERY important. Score: 20/20

Extra Oomph: I highlighted this already, but I must touch on it again. The balance. But the balance goes much further than that. It balances how much Strange is involved, how the villains were used, the personal crisis that Peter Parker is having through the movie, the terrible choices he had to make, and balancing him stuck to Iron Man's legacy to him setting out on his own... and it didn't drop a single plate(the Electro thing is like dropping a glass). I went in and expected something HUGE to not fit in, and everything just be a mess(again, like Spidey 3), but it subverted my expectations. And what we got was beauty that was both cohesive and chaotic...... beautiful controlled chaos. Score: 10/10

Final Score: 96/100

FINAL GRADE: A!

Conclusion: I can forgive them for the plothole, because the story balanced how exciting the situation was with how depressing it was going to be. Many characters... but none of them felt like they weren't important to the story overall. Massively cohesive.

It's all a matter of opinion: I cannot stress enough that THIS is MY opinion, you can either agree with me or not. I don't have to justify my opinion, because *clears throat* that's what this blog is about. Whether I like it or not doesn't mean you have to or not...... I'ts just my justification behind MY recommendation... Which leads me to my FINAL JUDGMENT...

FINAL JUDGMENT: No Way Home is my favorite Spider-Man movie so far... and it is easily the best of this MCM Trilogy. If you haven't seen it, I recommend it. Not just recommend it once... watch it twice. And don't just do it for me... do it to help your local theater. But... yeah... do it because it IS an epic movie.

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There you go, readers... Spider-Man: No Way Home has gotten a 96! That is pretty damn good.

What did you all think about it? What could they have done better? What do you hope for the next Trilogy? Comment... share...

Until next time, don't forget...

The New Review - The Eternals

 Copyright for Marvel/Disney

Marvel's The Eternals

Directed By Chloé Zhao

Starring Richard Madden, Selma Hayek, Gemma Chan, Angelina Jolie

Concept: Some of Marvel's earliest players are finally in the MCU.

Execution

Here we go...

Cast: There are PLENTY of characters in this movie. Maybe even too many. It makes sense, but it also doesn't. And hard to explain without spoiling some twists in the movie. The actors and actresses all do a very fine job of making their characters shine. This "team" is much different than what we have seen in the MCU thus far... and... the beginning of the movie lack enough exposition to fully introduce the characters fully... and 2 of them are killed. It makes sense in the overall scheme of things, but the lack of connection between audience and characters make it so I didn't feel anything when the two characters die. Again... it make sense overall, but in the moment, it was jarring. On a second watch I bet it'll feel different, but hindsight isn't always a good thing for a movie. Each cast member did great... it was the writing for character development that hurts... even if the movie explains it away. Score: 13/20

Presentation: This one is easy. It is a Marvel Movie. Soundtrack is excellent. Visually stunning, and that is including the Celestials. Stunning, as per the course for the MCU. Score: 20/20

Chronicle: So, as with the character development issue, the story is tied directly to that. And the film does a good job of explaining why things are the way they are. A surprise twist involving a traitor(it wasn't who I was expecting). But there is this problem with the time jumps. It goes to when they landed on Earth, to Present day, back to a different era, back to Present Day, back to a different era. And it makes sense in context overall, but still feels confusing a bit. Believe me when I say, it makes sense...... but it is still jarring. Just a forewarning. Score: 25/30

Impact: So as of now, there is very LITTLE Impact on the MCU. But the potential it has could easily make Eternals the sleeper when it comes to shaping the future of the MCU overall. The implications for Marvel Cosmic are limitless. But that is the point... potential. If they end up not making a sequel, that all goes to pot. So... we have to see how much this movie/franchise has for the MCU. Because of it being POTENTIAL, I have to dock some point. I can only hope that it works out... we will see. Score: 18/20

Extra Oomph: I could talk about how the inclusion of Dane Whitman is an AWESOME thing, but he is barely in it.(I get it. Not his movie). Instead, we are going to highlight one of the implications that were briefly mentioned in Impact. The connection that Arishem has to the Eternals in the movie, it lays some very important groundwork... the blueprint on how Galactus is connected to his Heralds. It is a VERY similar relationship between the Celestials/Eternals as it would be for Galactus/Heralds... ultimately ending in similar results for the planets. If this relationship was indeed the blueprint for getting Galactus in the MCU, then dammit... this makes the movie VERY important to the MCU. I know that I docked points in Impact for potential, but since Eternals isn't the only reference to Galactus I think we've seen, it makes the Comic Nerd in me very excited. So... bonus points? Bonus points!!! Also, I would be doing a disservice to the movie if I didn't mention the LGBT representation. Phastos has a homosexual relationship with a human guy with a kid. He had a family. And... it didn't feel shoehorned in. It felt natural. It was a good spot... made sense... and gave Phastos some real stakes. It gets a bonus point too. Score: 13/10

Final Score: 89/100

FINAL GRADE: B+

Conclusion: In the face of the issues I had with the movie in real time, Eternals also explains it. I feel it does, might not do it exactly right, but it does it. The time jumps can be jarring... it DOES make sense. And deserves a watch. It's like a jigsaw where the pieces are blank to begin with, but eventually the image appears to look like what is on the box. And the best part... it is entertaining enough to keep you engaged.

It's all a matter of opinion: I cannot stress enough that THIS is MY opinion, you can either agree with me or not. I don't have to justify my opinion, because *clears throat* that's what this blog is about. Whether I like it or not doesn't mean you have to or not...... I'ts just my justification behind MY recommendation... Which leads me to my FINAL JUDGMENT...

FINAL JUDGMENT: I do recommend seeing this movie. I feel it will be important to the MCU(or can we start calling it the MCM now?). It is entertaining, the action sequences are amazing, and I wanna see more Kumail Nanjiani!

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There it is... Marvel's The Eternals gets a B+!!!!!

Honestly, I originally didn't want to see this movie. It didn't look interesting to me. Now that I have seen it, I'm glad I did. Better than I expected, and some really cool concepts. It was worth the money.

Who has seen it? What did you think? Leave a comment. Share the post.

One more MCM movie to go, and I'm excited. And with it, 2 more chances for ANOTHER perfect score.(Matrix being the other chance).

Glad the movies are pretty much back, and I'm looking forward to the slate in 2022!

Until next time, don't forget...

Renewed Bottom 10 - Worst Christmas Movies

There are a whole lot of wonderful Christmas movies. For all ages... for all peoples... and for all backgrounds. And if you don't follow the holiday, still... that is okay too.

But there also are plenty of terrible Christmas related movies. I had a large pool to work from.

So... ready?

Bottom 10 Christmas Movies

Disonorable Mention: Christmas With The Kranks: Conformity. A couple gets shamed for not getting in the Christmas spirit. Their kids have all moved out. And this couple decides they want to go to the Caribbean... and they are basically shamed about "Lack of Christmas Spirit".

10. The Gingerdead Man: Imagine... Child's Play. But inside of the killer possessing a doll, he possesses a Gingerbread Man Cookie. Oh... and voiced by Gary Busey. It isn't as entertaining as it sounds.

9. Unaccompanied Minors: This movie had some promise. But instead of being original, it feels like it stole from all of the other movies like it.

8. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause: The worst of the 3 Santa Clause movies. It was short. Convoluted. After a strong 2nd movie, it was disappointing to see the 3rd movie be so... bad. But... give it up for Martin Short, because he nailed it.

7. A Christmas Story 2: I wasn't the biggest fan of the first one, but this one seemed off. More so.

6. Black Christmas(2006): Remake of the original. This one doesn't have the air of mystery like the original. Notable names casted at the time, but wow did this movie not work. The original was awesome... the 2019 remake was awesome. This 2006 version is hot Holiday Garbage.

5. Home Alone 3/Home Sweet Home Alone: The Magic of the first 2 movies was a combination of Macaulay Culkin and 2 bumbling crooks the audience had no attachment to. Home Alone 3 bumped the Crook count to 4, but the kid wasn't as great. And Home Sweet screwed up by making the kid unlikable and the crooks relatable.

4. A Merry Friggin Christmas: Joel McHale and Robin Williams. For some reason, they just didn't work. The Chemistry... I didn't see any... I didn't feel any. And it's sad because it's Joel McHale and Robin Williams. And I don't blame them. Don't watch it.

3. I'll Be Home For Christmas: Jonathan Taylor Thomas... in a movie where he is tasked with getting home, all the way across the country, for the holidays. But... not for the beauty of spending time with family. No. Because of the expensive car he was supposed to get if he got there in time.

2. Santa's Slay: An interesting concept. All the gift giving Santa does, every 1,000 years, he turns into a hulking rage monster going on a killing spree. Played by BILL GOLDBERG! Sounds like a good horror film? It... wasn't. It felt like Leprechaun... with the Warwick Davis. And... that doesn't work.

And the Number 1 WORST Christmas movies...

1. Santa With Muscles: Hulk Hogan. During the nWo era. Hogan decided he wanted to make another kid friendly movie. Mongul gets amnesia, becomes a mall Santa....... and then throw in Ed Begley Jr and MAGIC CRYSTALS UNDER AN ORPHANAGE. Hulk Hogan fever dream

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These are some of the worst Christmas movies I've seen. Some of them are some of the worst movies I've seen period.

What do you think? Did I miss a stinker? Tell me what you think!

Comment... Share... CRAP ALL OVER THESE MOVIES

Merry Christmas

Happy Holidays

Hug your loved ones.

And don't forget...

Renewed Top 10 - Non-traditional Christmas Movies

Part 2 of the Christmas lists.

Time for Non-traditional Christmas movies. These are going to be movies that are either Christmas related(but don't feel like it)... or movies set during Christmas, but it is a set piece more than a plot point... or a combination of the two.

You'll get it, just like the other list.

Top 10 Non-traditional Christmas Movies

Here we go...

Honorable Mention 1: Iron Man 3: Shane Black has a hard on for setting movies during Christmas time. And this is THE MCU movie that had to do with that setting.

Honorable Mention 2: Eyes Wide Shut: Stanley Kubrick's FINAL film... about... an underground orgy. Think... Fight Club, but with sex. Holds the Hollywood record for LONGEST principal shoot, over 400 days. Set during Christmas.

10. Rocky IV: Culminating on Christmas Eve, this is ultimate boxing gift that keeps on giving. And good ol Rocky got the gift of brain damage.

9. The Long Kiss Goodnight: This is a Jason Bourne movie before Jason Bourne movies were thought of. Geena Davis discovers that she is a highly trained assassin, but with amnesia. The government wants her back. She wants to be Mom. All during the Christmas season!

8. Bad Santa: The name says it. This is not a heartwarming comedy. This is a ballbusting satire. And Billy Bob Thorton kills it as this asshole. 

7. Black Christmas(1974): This Christmas murder movie is highlighted by wonderful performances by Olivia Hussey and Margot Kidder. Sorority sisters getting picked off one by one...... watch the classic, NOT the remake.

6. Edward Scissorhands: The collaboration between Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. A gothic Christmas tale about a lonely boy and the plush society that tried to corrupt him. Yeah... that is exactly what that movie is about. Conforming in the face of individuality.

5. Lethal Weapon: THE Buddy Cop movie. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover creating their own trope. Cop soon to retire paired with new hotshot. But this one... this one is set during the Holiday season! Lead to a wonderful franchise. Written by Shane Black. Directed by the Legendary Richard Donner.

4. Gremlins: Screw Baby Yoda... this is GIZMO!!! The pet with so many weird rules, or it spawns creepy versions of itself. The sequel had a much bigger budget, but had no direction other than utter chaos. This original had a very cute mascot... and a wonderful story. Just remember... follow the rules of the gift you got.

3. Batman Returns: Tim Burton Batman sequel, introducing Danny DeVito as a creepy Penguin man and Michelle Pfeiffer as the tasty Catwoman... and... clowns? And no Vicki Vale? Anyway...... one of my favorite Batman movies. And set during Christmas. Just... for the snow lol

2. Die Hard: NYPD detective John McClane trying to save people in a tower sneaking around avoiding the gaze of Severus Snape himself, Alan Rickman. This is also a New York prequel for Harry Potter. I disgress... this movie has John trying to connect with his estranged wife and 2 children during Christmas. This... is a Christmas movie.

And the Number One Non-traditional Christmas Movie is...

1. A Nightmare Before Christmas: The Definition of Non Traditional Christmas movie, yet... it is a tradition for me to watch. Halloween meet Christmas. There is no other way to put it. It is iconic. Nothing exactly like it. And I love to sign along to Jack's Lament.

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Some non-traditional holiday presence! And I had a larger pool of movies to choose from.

Any that I missed? Have any other great movies that you think should be on the list?

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Renewed Top 10 - Christmas Movies

It is time for some Christmas Movie Madness!

I need to remind the readers that I am not religious. And I say celebrate the holiday that fits you and your faith. But I still love Christmas Movies. Because... I love movies!

I have 3 Christmas Movie Lists coming your way. They are going to be "Traditional Christmas Movies", "Non-traditional Christmas Movies", and "Worst Christmas Movies".

This first one will highlight "Traditional" Christmas Movies. So what criteria am I using? These would be movies that are more associated with the Holiday than anything else...... or movies that fit the theme of Christmas celebration. Non traditional Christmas movies are going to be those that are maybe set during Christmas, but the purpose of the movie isn't Christmas related.

You'll see.

Top 10 Christmas Movies

Here we go...

Honorable Mention 1: White Christmas: The Bing Crosby classic. I admit, someone I can't stand introduced me to this movie, but I liked it. Not big on Musicals, but this... is a classic.

Honorable Mention 2: Elf: I know this is one is a favorite of many, and I do like it. But the list was too crowded for it. Will Ferrell is a legend for this movie, but it is Zooey Deschanel for the win.

10. The Santa Clause: Tim Allen as the man who killed Santa, and then took his job. It is a heartwarming movie, filled with great sight gags and Tim Allen grunts. But it is a sweet film about the definition of family.

9. Miracle on 34th Street(1994): Mara Wilson was America's sweetheart at the time, and something about her made the movies better. That is why I put this version of the original.

8. Krampus: Based on confirmed Folklore, Krampus was used to scare children into behaving. This horror film based on that is an EXCELLENT use of weird Christmas traditions.

7. Klaus: A Netflix original about a Postman who accidentally creates the legend of Santa Claus. It is a great story, and WONDERFUL animation.

6. A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Peanuts gang serving up small commentary about commercialization of the Holiday... while making it about friendship, family, and acceptance. A cute little special(and I'm counting it as a movie) 

5. How The Grinch Stole Christmas(2000): Jim Carrey as the green Christmas heathen. Over the top, flashy, colorful. And... something that would make Dr. Suess proud. And a bonus... Jim sings the Grinch theme.

4. National Lampoon's Christmas Vaction: The second best of the Vacation movies(only to the original). So memeable... so quotable. And funny as hell. Instant classic that shows how easy it is to have a mental breakdown.

3. Home Alone & Home Alone 2: Lost In New York: The movies that made Macaulay Culkin a child star. The McAllisters are more negligent than Liam Neeson in the Taken trilogy. And then we get to see a little kid take down two crooks... twice. Not the holiday season without them.

2. A Christmas Carol(various): there are 4 movies with the Christmas Carol tale that needed to make this list, and thus... they all share the number 2 slot. They are: A Muppet Christmas Carol, Michael Caine acting proper amongst Jim Henson's Muppets; A Christmas Carol(2009), with Jim Carrey playing all 3 fateful ghosts AND Scrooge, it IS a sight to see; A Christmas Carol(1999), the one with Patrick Stewart as Scrooge, because... Patrick Stewart; and Scrooged, with Bill Murray as a modern-ish day business man version of Scrooge.

And the number one Christmas Movie is...

1. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: 10 entries, and this is the only Rankin and Bass claymation classic to make the list. Not saying I don't like some of the others, but this one is my favorite. Mickey Rooney kills it. The story is cute, memorable, and memeable. And I love the songs. This... is my favorite Christmas movie. Reminds me... I have to watch it soon.

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The holidays aren't the greatest of times for me, these movies make it bearable. And these are wonderful movies, some for the whole family(and one that isn't).

Any Christmas movies I missed that you love? Gives you that wonderful holiday spirit? Maybe something from your Childhood?

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