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Ride Home Reviews

Welcome to Ride Home Reviews where I talk about new feature films and some of my streaming tv favorites just after I watch them, so you can get my spontaneous response! As someone who has studied films and tv since I was young and even went to school for it, I love giving my observation on what I see for you.

  1. 04/23/2020

    Troop Zero - Ride Home Reviews New Stream Review

    In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl dreams of life in outer space. When a competition offers her a chance to be recorded on NASA's Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime. Directors: Bert (as Bert & Bertie), Bertie (as Bert & Bertie) Writers: Lucy Alibar (screenplay), Lucy Alibar Stars: Mckenna Grace, Viola Davis, Jim Gaffigan Likes: Concepts of gender non-conforming roles and the golden record, music and direction Dislikes: Predictable story filled with cliches What to watch for: The character of Smash portrayed by Johanna Colon MY rating: Yes

    6 min

  2. 04/21/2020

    Captain Fantastic - #RetroReview

    In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Director: Matt Ross Writer: Matt Ross Stars: Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler Likes: The Story, The Cast, The Direction, Cinematography Dislikes: The ending. The Title What to Watch For: How the scenery changes the attitude of the kids.  MY Rating: Yes.

    7 min

  3. 04/16/2020

    Bombshell - New Stream Review - Ride Home Reviews Episode 428

    A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Director: Jay Roach Writer: Charles Randolph Stars: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie Likes: The first act, the cast, the makeup  Dislikes: the second and third acts, the misuse of the cast, too much focus on the anatgonist.   What to watch for: The editing especially in the first act   MY rating: No

    8 min

  4. 04/14/2020

    The Opposite of Sex - #RetroReview

    A 16-year-old girl visits her gay half-brother and ends up seducing his boyfriend, thus wreaking havoc on all of their lives. Director: Don Roos Writer: Don Roos Stars: Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan, Lisa Kudrow Likes: The Story. Lisa Kudrow Dislikes: The majority of the cast. The direction.  What to Watch for : Lisa Kudrow is brilliant. She's the only reason to watch this movie. MY rating: No

    6 min

  5. 04/09/2020

    Ford vs. Ferrari - New Movie

    American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Director: James Mangold Writers: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth Stars: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal Likes: Christian Bale, Cinematography, Editing, Pacing Dislikes; Underwhelming story concept, the ending.  What to Watch for: A particular shot during the Daytona race scene. MY Rating: Yes

    8 min

  6. 04/07/2020

    Haywire - #RetroReview

    A black ops super soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during a mission. Director: Steven Soderbergh Writer: Lem Dobbs Stars: Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbender Likes: Fight Choreography including the editing during it. Dislikes: Everything else What to watch for: The use of sound during the hand to hand moments MY Rating: #%$ NO!

    8 min

  7. 04/03/2020

    Book Smart - New Stream Review

    On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. Director: Olivia Wilde Writers: Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins Stars: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams Likes: The cast, editing, the theme hitting you right at the beginning. Dislikes: Pacing, predictable, cliched, some of the comic timing What to watch for: Billie Lourd's performance MY rating: ...meh...

    8 min

  8. 03/31/2020

    The Florida Project - #RetroReview

    Set over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World. Director: Sean Baker Writers: Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch Stars: Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem DafoeStars: Likes: Pacing, Direction, Brooklynn Prince's performance Dislikes: Lack of back story with Willem Defoe's character, the very last scene. What to Watch for: The bathtub shots.  MY Rating: Yes

    8 min
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Welcome to Ride Home Reviews where I talk about new feature films and some of my streaming tv favorites just after I watch them, so you can get my spontaneous response! As someone who has studied films and tv since I was young and even went to school for it, I love giving my observation on what I see for you.

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    2019 - 2020
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