MY NETFLIX MOVIE REVIEWS #174

Star, a teenage girl with nothing to lose, joins a traveling magazine sales crew, and gets caught up in a whirlwind of hard partying, law bending and young love as she criss-crosses the Midwest with a band of misfits. Written by Anonymous (Courtesy of Internet Movie Database)

Being one to claim that Shia Labeouf is one of Hollywood’s more underrated actors I’ll gravitate to a film if he is in it. In the case of AMERICAN HONEY it was just that, seeing the trailer to this road film and the presence of LaBeouf I was sold. Upon watching, I was quickly absorbed into this film’s story and the characters portryaed in it having had young adults come to my door selling magazine subscriptions. As the story progresses there are some real intense scenes that show the peril of those living this type of lifestyle. That said, it was a bit long and seemed to just carry on without a purpose. So for AMERICAN HONEY I give it 3.75 of 5 stars.

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FALSELY ACCUSED

Bruce painfully awoke at the sound of the first alarm. He had stubbornly grown accustomed to the daily routine still tried he got up from his top bunk and walked to the open cell doors for roll call. 

It had taken him a matter of months not to cry himself asleep and wake each morning frantic now he just shuffled his feet getting into position with a heavy and hopeless heart as he figured this would be his life for the next twenty years for something he knew he didn't do. Of course, that was the motto of every inmate he thought as the first shift officers came counted him and checked his cell. Yet in Bruce's case, he was purely innocent, railroaded by manufactured evidence and a paid witness he found himself in a state pen only a month from his first full year living the prison life. It was quite an adjustment for a guy who cherished his freedom and for the most part, followed the law. 

The next step in his day was hitting the showers, and then he’d head over to the mess hall and grab a bite of whatever was left. Washing up first helped him find some semblance of peace, although he had seen some brutal things go down in that location. It was the water running over him that gave him a connection to his life outside of the penitentiary dreaming he was a swimmer. People would always laugh when he'd tell them that, a black swimmer from the hood, right they'd laugh. Yet it was true, upon his arrest Bruce was a swimmer at his local Junior college looking to get a transfer to a university with a swimming scholarship. 

After breakfast, it was a blur yet it never felt like that as the time was a blur because it was filled with meaningless activities that unless you really tried, you could convince yourself there was a purpose to the activities you were into. Some exercised, while some played cards. Others would past the time reading, as some sat around letting the day go by. Bruce kept to himself as much as he could, but he was sensing things were changing on the outside his lawyer hadn't completely abandoned the case, which gave him hope, but on the inside, the inmates were eyeing him getting frustrated as he had been given some time to choose up. 

Choosing up or picking a side meant teaming up with a prison gang for protection in case something popped off. Security also made it that no one would pick on those from another band without permission. Yet at the same time protection came with a price that after nearly a year in Bruce understood what the cost consisted of and was not up to paying it in any fashion. 

Vlog #23 MORE PROGRESS

MY NETFLIX MOVIE REVIEWS #173

A New York cop and his wife go on a European vacation to reinvigorate the spark in their marriage, but end up getting framed and on the run for the death of an elderly billionaire. (Courtesy of Internet Movie Database)

As a fan of Adam Sandler I can admit I haven’t seen all his films. Yet the opportunity to watch his latest Happy Madison production also starring Jennifer Aniston called MURDER MYSTERY came about and I took it. The story of course wasn’t much of a surprise playing out much like your typical who done it. On the other hand the hope that Sandler & Aniston comedic timing and pairing would work adding to the film. Overall MURDER MYSTERY was in my consideration family watching entertainment as it lacked a lot of the type gags and laughs we’ve come use to in Sandler films. So for MURDER MYSTERY I give it 2.5 of 5 stars.

SELLING CARS

Stanley Wilson rolled into the driveway of his dealership, Stanley Wilson Ford. He sold both used as well as new vehicles, mainly the Ford brand pickups and SUVs. Stanley had been at it for about fifteen years picking up from where his Father left off. He had been making a good living at it, but the past six months had found him and the dealership taking a gradual loss each month, and he was determined come to the end of the year to find the books in the black, and everything paid off. 

He parked his Mercedes in the back of the building and walked around, unlocking the doors. He was always the first to show up each day, finding the quiet of the building and the new car smell refreshing. He started up a pot of coffee to brew and sat in his office reading the morning paper, it was 7:30 a.m. 

As he read the paper and sipped a cup of coffee, he stopped for a second to look over a fleet of cars on his lot as the rising morning sun sparkled in their windshields and chrome bumpers. He walked back to his desk as he sat in his brown leather chair he heard the building front door open and the sound of high heels clicking on the buildings parquet floors. I was now just 8 a.m., and a smile comes over Stanley Wilson's face as the sound of clicking heels drew closer, it was office assistant Sally Kern, a wide-hipped curly blonde woman with piercing eyes. 

She walked into his office, greeting him with a smile of her own and wishing him a good morning. Stanley walked from around his desk, setting his paper down and gave her a kiss. Stanley then looked at his gold Rolex on his left wrist, making the comment that Sally had perfect timing and then the two proceeded to get amorous taking their clothes off after securing the door and drawing the blinds. 

Sally then fell to her knees. Stanley pulled out his already hardened member and Sally took it in her wanting mouth. Stanley after a few pleasure full moments stopped her for a pause to run around his desk to pull out a camcorder placing it on a shelf on the opposite wall capturing them in full and he pushed record. 

These early morning flings had been going on for a month. At first, Sally wasn't into it, but the smooth-talking salesman Stanley soon coaxed her into mildly making out, till coming 30 days later full-on nude sex acts recorded for prosperity, and late nights when Stanley was alone. 

Stanley prided himself on his charm and his sense for being sympathetic, which he felt was the key to convincing Sally a little morning sex always made the rest of the day better. Both now completely naked Stanley laid out Sally across his desk recklessly pushing files, the newspaper and stationary to the side and ravishingly penetrated her from behind making them both moan with pleasure as he mugged for the camera gripping her womanly hips balls deep into the trembling snug wet vagina of his office assistant.

Vlog #22 THE WRONG PEOPLE

MY NETFLIX MOVIE REVIEWS #172

The spaceship, Starship Avalon, in its 120-year voyage to a distant colony planet known as the "Homestead Colony" and transporting 5,258 people has a malfunction in one of its sleep chambers. As a result one hibernation pod opens prematurely and the one person that awakes, Jim Preston (Chris Pratt) is stranded on the spaceship, still 90 years from his destination. Written by Eirini (Courtesy of Internet Movie Database)

The film PASSENGERS (2016) has a very interesting premise that truly wet my whistle anticipating an entertaining movie. Upon watching my sense of where this film may end up seemed rather predictable realizing there really was only two actors for the greater part of the film. I did find PASSENGERS entertaining, but with the number of film set in space with varying story lines I feel this one gets lost with not many memorable scenes. So for PASSENGERS I give it 2.5 stars of 5.

40TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

He arrived at her house like he had done many times before confident she'd show him a good time. The occasion was her 40th birthday party. He thought of all the shenanigans and jokes he could use to add to the festivities, as he prepared at his house looking himself over in the mirror pleased by what he was seeing. He knew she'd be inviting several people in her circle which he'd like to get to know about, so he selected an outfit that portrayed a sense of style without being too in your face about it. The weather would be warm, so he had selected something a bit more casual but fit him well. The final look was a navy v-neck t-shirt, khaki shorts, a pair of white leather lace-up sneakers, vibrant mahogany wooden shades, and a simple leather strap watch. Feeling his sense of debonair coming on he stepped away from the mirror and grabbed his keys ready to head over to her place. 

On the way over stalled in traffic, he contemplated if his vintage bottle of wine was the perfect gift. She was a lightweight drinker, meaning it didn't take much to send her off into the deep end. He felt the card he had handwritten would touch her heart reassured that he had selected the ideal gift for her. Waiting at the door after ringing the doorbell he psyched himself into a social mood, reminding himself of social cues and body language that could help him when introducing and interacting with other guests. 

He continued to wait at the door the thought flashed across his mind that he was too early, or worse that it was the wrong day so no one would be expecting him. As he turned to peek through an open window the door opened. The opening door revealed his dear friend Claire, a woman of Asian descent dressed in an emerald green vintage sheer top and a purple pencil skirt. She looked fabulous smiling for a beat he reached out and embraced her at the doorstep while holding her gift-wrapped bottle of wine and card. She invited him inside. He always made it early enough to beat the crowd and still left before it was too late. 

Her live-in boyfriend Kurt and another one of her male friends Marlon were setting up the final touches for the evening. Festive music was playing, and the mood was seemingly set. Within moments guests began to arrive giving him enough time to share with Claire a moment to open her gift and read her card. He then took to having his first beer of the night, while assisting Kurt and Marlon with their final task of setting up lights that seemed to be giving them a hassle. 

Around this point, he noticed that Claire's friend Yolanda had arrived. She was an hourglass shaped woman with a flair for the vintage 60's style that he couldn't resist. That night she was dressed in black and white stripes that extenuated her curves with a pop of color coming from a red scarf that she tied up her jet-black hair with. He moved toward her as she invited him closer with a smile. They cordially embraced and quickly caught up with each other. 

Libations were flowing, and the music was turned up, and the party was now coming together as faces our character had recognized from previous parties arrives at Claire's house. The collection of people grew and became something of its own as people mingled freely and partook in a joint being passed around. He still kept his eye on Yolonda as things progressed hoping to move her from the group and talk a bit more exclusively. At one point he was brought into a conversation with another guest and Marlon. The guest seemed familiar, but he couldn't place her name. She was dressed as if she had just left the pool or beach wearing a teal bikini top and a colorful sarong around her torso. The amount of skin she had showing was extraordinarily provocative and seemed out of place within the setting of the other guests. Unphased by the display of flesh Marlon got in a heated discussing with the woman and eventually left in a rush as he was called to assist with continuing the party. On his second beer our character feeling the subtle effects take over his body this keep the up the conversation with the woman in the sarong who was spewing out anarchist ideas and conspiracy theories  without much thought for good party time conversation. He then realized he was the only guy talking with the half-naked woman and as much as he should have been enjoying it wasn't. He was later saved by Susan whose name used to be Paul when she came out to grab a drink from the ice chest next to them. Susan had remembered him from a previous event at the sprawled out 80's style ranch house. This allowed him to shift the conversation by introducing Susan to the woman in the sarong, which name was Emma. 

Later he joked with Marlon in passing that he took a bullet for him on that one leaving him to handle the government overthrows conversation he skipped out on with Emma. They had a laugh together and commented on the turnout. Claire stormed back through she had had a few drinks and was herself looking to push it to the next level and gathered up a few of friends whom she partook in the herb and walked out to the back of the spacious yard where there was a fire pit with tree stumps for sitting. No different, then the days of high school some smoked cigarettes while a joint was pulled out and passed around the circle of friends, which included Yolanda. 

He ended up standing next to her and questioned her about her summer and what she did in her downtime. She offered him a sip of her handmade mojito. It tasted like lemonade with a flavor of mint. Puff puff passed the joint went around. There was a slight head change for everyone. He looked at Yolanda and she seemed even prettier. He questioned her about her artistic likes and method of working.  She was hanging on every word he uttered to her. Puff puff passed the joint went around again as it seemed everyone was getting his or her fill and started to head back. Yolanda offered him another sip from her drink. This time as he took a sip he tried to avoid any bits of mint having to spit them out when she wasn't looking before. 

Once back within the congregation of the rest of the guests. He and Yolanda pulled up a chair along each other and continued to further talk. He noticed how she sat legs crossed toward him leaning on the armrest into him. He watched her mouth as she spoke showing a set of perfect teeth and a Cindy Crawford mole. The party continued as the two talked as if there was no one around. He looked into her deep brown eyes wondering how or if he should escalate things. They continued to have a good time talking and laughing. They agreed the night was lovely and both were glad they had shown up for Claire's 40th birthday party.    

Vlog #21 IN THE FLOW OF IT

MY NETFLIX MOVIE REVIEWS #171

An exhilarating mix of dark comedy, white-knuckle action, and dramatic intrigue, Gringo joyrides into Mexico, where mild-mannered businessman Harold Soyinka (David Oyelowo) finds himself at the mercy of his back-stabbing business colleagues back home, local drug lords and a morally conflicted black-ops mercenary. Crossing the line from law-abiding citizen to wanted criminal, Harold battles to survive his increasingly dangerous situation in ways that raise the question: Is he out of his depth - or two steps ahead? (Courtesy of Internet Movie Database)

Having seen the trailer with a group of other film being introduced to Netflix GRINGO was a standout. My attraction was the interesting storyline centering on Harold Soyinka, a man from Nigeria played by David Oyelowo. Upon watching I was struck by the structure in which this dark comedy was told slowly revealing elements keeping us in the dark as much as the main character Harold. I also thought the casting was on point and got a kick seeing Charlize Theron play a straight shooting ball busting hyper-sexed vixen. So for GRINGO, I give it a 4 of 5 stars.

ANOTHER AWARD SHOW

He stood looking outside his home studio window contemplating life and all the things it had brought him the ups and downs the moments that seemed to be meaningless but still carried with it some lesson. He was thinking on life lessons mumbling to himself as a freshly typed screenplay sat on the computer screen across the room at his desk. He was feeling accomplished as well remembering the number of lonely days and nights he sat writing as and creating in silence. 

From the moment he graduated University he started writing out of boredom and as an outlet for his thoughts, be they inspirational, dark, or sexual he would jot them down sitting at then a dilapidated desk that was part storage space part entertainment center. Spending hours upon hours working this talent he didn't know he had. Much of the stuff was horrible for sure, but the process made him feel whole like it filled a gap that he didn't think he had. 

He taught himself the basics to screenwriting even before taking a class and once he did you could see the difference, as students having difficulty with format asked question after question he flourished as his subjects would be about the story and how the content could be tighter. He saw life as a movie, and in doing so, he plotted his rise through the ranks vowing to make examples of those who shined him on or doubted his resolve to succeed. 

It was inspiring to see him work against the odds for those who took notice. Others who were indifferent it didn't bother him knowing at some point they'd either come around or be the person in a group ecstatically clambering "I went to school with that guy" as he wins an Oscar and then another one. Having their friends look at them in disbelief like so many did when they looked at him before the stardom. 

He laughs remembering the nights out with friends, and he would fall to the back never the life of the party just the wallflower, now he can't make it to all the parties he is invited to limiting himself to the ones, which could further his career learning Hollywood don't give a fuck about you. 

Still, an avid weed smoker he inhales from joint lit by the hands of a voluptuous red-headed woman who just sensually sashayed across the length of the studio to him. He is dressed stealthily in black on black formal attire, and she is wearing a contour fitted dress that holds her curves like an expensive European sports car takes a turn. She takes another hit, passing it back to him. He watches her blow out the smoke from her pursed red lipstick lips. 

She eyes him over her dark-rimmed glasses. He takes another drag from the joint, blowing the smoke out into the window only a foot or two from where he stands. The cloud of smoke fades off away from them. He reaches out, grabbing the waist of the red-headed woman drawing her close, as she starts in ranting about how her stylist cut onside of her hair shorter than the other. He can see it is somewhat more concise than the other, but it is hard to tell as she holds the ends out one side reaches past her left breast, while the other extends to the top of her cleavage barely. He continues to stare at her breasts under the spandex dress they loom large and firmly supported. She catches his steady gaze. Their eyes lock, and he leans in kissing her deeply. Once their lips part still embracing each other, they make an exit from the studio off to attend another award show.  

Vlog #20 IN THE ROOM

MY NETFLIX MOVIE REVIEWS #170

Balancing between feverish dreamlike hallucinations of a tormented past and grim disoriented reality, the grizzled Joe--a traumatized Gulf War veteran and now an unflinching hired gun who lives with his frail elderly mother--has just finished yet another successful job. With an infernal reputation of being a brutal man of results, the specialized in recovering missing teens enforcer will embark on a blood-drenched rescue mission, when Nina, the innocent 13-year-old daughter of an ambitious New York senator, never returns home. But amidst half-baked leads and a desperate desire to shake off his shoulders the heavy burden of a personal hell, Joe's frenzied plummet into the depths of Tartarus is inevitable, and every step Joe takes to flee the pain, brings him closer to the horrors of insanity. In the end, what is real, and what is a dream? Can there be a new chapter in Joe's life when he keeps running around in circles? Written by Nick Riganas (Courtesy of Internet Movie Database)

I first heard of YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE through a friend who really enjoyed it. Seeing that Joaquin Phoenix was connected to the project as the main character, Joe.  With that as my initial interest, I was excited to watch. Upon watching, the film took a direction unexpected with a more ambiguous storyline. The score is incredible, which for me keeps the slower paced film alive. This is not your typical hired killer type film, which makes it unique, but for me seem a little lacking in story. So for YOU WERE NEVER REALLY HERE I give it 3.5 stars of 5.