#Siobhan Reviews Movies

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Siobhan Reviews Movies : Blue Beetle

I was almost going to bail on going to the movies (alone), but I'm actually really glad I didn't. Because that was a whole lot of fun. After a fair few eh movies, dc has made another decent one. I think it's because it's a small movie. No world ending, no time travel, no extra dimensions, just one guy in one city against one weapons manufacturer. Which worked.

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📽️ Jury Duty (1995)

There is only one word to describe this movie: idiotic. I watched this because my sisters and I were on a Pauly Shore kick after watching Son in Law. I have to say this one was disappointing. It’s not nearly as funny or interesting as Son in Law. It was long and boring, actually. (It’s actually not a long movie; it just felt long because it was stupid.) It’s actually unfortunate that I disliked this movie so much because I really enjoy Pauly Shore, although I know that that opinion in itself is not super popular one. Either way, I won’t be watching this movie again and I wouldn’t recommend it unless you want to be bored. To (greatly) paraphrase Billy Madison, I am dumber for having watched it.

Sex/nudity: 3/10 (a few innuendoes and references, some suggestive scenes)

Language: 3/10 (no f words, many instances of God’s name, many juvenile words, some other cursing)

Violence: 1/10 (I honestly don’t remember but IMDb says mild)

Overall rating: 2/10

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Eileen ('15'): Two Parts Thomasin Perfection to One Part Bat-shit Crazy.

#onemannsmovies #filmreview of “Eileen” (2023). #LFF. Almost the glory of a "Carol 2" until derailed by a bizarre 3rd reel plot twist. 3.5/5.

A One Mann’s Movies review of “Eileen” (2023) (from the London Film Festival). Arrghh! You know that on One Mann’s Movies I very very rarely use my 5* rating. For about the first two-thirds of this film, I had the 5-star card out of my pocket and ready to apply. But then, through an utterly crazy plot-twist, the train came off the rails. The 5-star card went back into my pocket again. As such,…

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Movie Review ~ The Damned

THE DAMNED Synopsis: A 19th-century widow is tasked with making an impossible choice when a ship sinks off the coast of her isolated fishing outpost during the middle of an especially cruel winter.Stars: Odessa Young, Joe Cole, Siobhan Finneran, Rory McCann, Turlough Convery, Lewis Gribben, Francis Magee, Mícheál Óg LanDirector: Thordur PalssonRated: RRunning Length: 89 minutes After 12 years of…

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No context or explanation, just tell me your favourite books/movies/TV shows as bullet points.

There's a way to be told I talk too much. Here's some recommendations I can offer of books I enjoyed.

Books

The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli

Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen

Bog Child by Siobhan Dowd

Rules of Prey & Eyes of Prey by John Sanford

The Plague by Albert Camus

My Friend Flicka by Mary O'Hara

Capt. Hook by J. V. Hart

Wither by Lauren De Stefano (This is a series but I only recommend Wither as the story rapidly devolves from the second book onward)

Boy Toy by Barry Lyga (TW: this novel is centered around the fallout of CSA of a teenage boy by his middle school teacher and how her abuse and impending release from prison upends his life 2 years later)

Movies

The Devil Wears Parada

Everything, Everywhere, All at Once

Klaus

Elemental

Train to Busan

Flu

The Menu

Soul

Secret Garden (original film)

Instead of TV shows, how about Long-form content creators I enjoy.

Cinema Therapy

MertKayKay

Coffeezilla

Sloan Stowe

Folding Ideas

Caitlin Doughty

Adam Conover

Sarah Z

The Right Opinion

Emily D. Baker

Wisecrack

Overly Sarcastic Productions

Sideways

Steve Reviews

Ethan Becker

Münecat

Super Eyepatch Wolf

Savage Books

Pyrocynical

Broey Deschanel

Skyehoppers

Johnny 2 Cellos

Terror formed

Flawed Peacock

And just saying, I am personally upset that Flawed Peacock made his YouTube channel before me because that sort of word play is my favorite type of dirty humor.

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I Am Getting Tired Talking About the Designs

It is the main thing outside of Clois that I see talked about with My Adventures With Superman. I’ve even seen someone call the show’s style so far as ‘hyper realism’ because of how they’re doing the villain designs which... *stares at the person until holes bore into their skull* And here’s the thing: I don’t mind people complaining about the villains technically. The fact that both Livewire and Slade feel kind of samey next to each other doesn’t help the fact that the show is struggling to give its villains time to shine. They risk slipping into a territory where they feel there as a part of the mandate of this being a superhero show rather than interesting entities unto themselves and I’d be okay with people talking about that.

Or how about the fact that so far none have had a REALLY good or interesting fight with Superman so far? Ivo is the best on both fronts so far but otherwise we’ve see Clark grab someone’s fist before responding with an attack three times now and one of those was against a robot. The only one he hasn’t done it to is Livewire and she doesn’t exactly punch, does she?

I had my brother bitch at me yesterday, if you don’t want to talk about the villains, about Jimmy’s stuff needing a little more fleshing out if he’s suddenly going to be mopey about the two getting together, especially after pushing Clark and Lois towards each other at first. That isn’t an unfair complaint and even in my last review, for as much as I liked the episode, I still admitted there were issues and lacking payoffs, especially with Jimmy. There are issues. This isn’t a perfect show, though nothing should be perfect because perfect is boring. It probably does need to take a breath though because while it is shockingly well paced, it is juggling a lot at once and it is concerning for when one of the balls may drop.

But like... Unless they’re just fundamentally getting the character wrong with no chance for growing into their design, can we just stop bitching about them? Parasite from my knowledge was originally a dude who was fucked up by an experiment and went “Well, they can’t cure me so I guess I’m evil” which is way less interesting than actually having his personality and his personal goals be parasitic to some extent so that they match his powers thematically. I’ve heard Livewire is a cocky, annoying bitch. We all remember the “Smartest person here” banter, right? That bitch with real powers, and irreversible powers as was foreshadowed by her veins, is going to be INSUFFERABLE. And Slade? The fucker is twenty years younger, minimum, than his comic counterpart and has both eyes and his battle suit in the title sequence fits his aesthetics so maybe cut him some slack because his cocky attitude now is clearly setting up for a GLORIOUS fall.

Of course, this is all assuming the show does well by these characters but at least right now they definitely have potential to become like their comic counterparts, especially with the question of how Silver Banshee is getting her screams back after Clark broke her mask.

So unless you complaint is more than “I want them to look exactly like my comic books!” maybe let an adaptation be, you know, an adaptation. I mean, so far the show fits exactly how DC has marketed itself since... I dunno, from what I hear the New 52? Especially in television because *gestures at all the DC movies* so I might not be a comics guy but I absolutely see why DC was okay with this as the rights holder because this is EASILY the most interested I’ve been in literally ANY of Superman’s rogue’s gallery. And no, I’m not a comic book guy but I see people comparing the two and you know my response when people bring up the differences in design? Most of the time I’m curious. Like what is Siobhan like when she looks like some genetically altered mutant or just a straight up alien of some sort? What’s the backstory there? But I also enjoy the cocky, wanna be supervillain of Siobhan in the show with her glam rock hair and raspy voice.

But I will admit that I don’t know the pain of adaptation too well. The closest I’ve come is stuff like Guardians of Ga’Hoole (which frankly is a shockingly good movie for how much of a mess adapting that series to anything would be) and Percy Jackson, where I only bitched about Clarisse because making Annabethe Clarisse was both more boring and narratively pointless because Clarisse is KIND OF IMPORTANT to the second book of that series, bare minimum.

Nothing here strikes me like that and if you disagree... Let me know. I see adaptations like this as a chance to both enjoy something and learn but frankly, EVERYONE bitching about the designs and nothing else is just making me tired and that’s making me not want to learn which means afterwards, I won’t dig deeper which isn’t that what you want as a fellow fan of the character?

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I also have an Amazon page for all of my original works in various forms of character focused romances from cute, teenage romance to erotica series of my past. I have an Ao3 for my fanfiction projects as well if that catches your fancy instead, If you want to hang out with me, I stream from time to time and love to chat with chat.

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Song of the day: “Season of the Witch” by Donovan. Dark Winds used it. :D 

I’m going to try to post personal updates more on Sundays lol. On Hailey Fe now. I miss Junel Fe, except Hailey comes with iron instead of sugar pills. Hailey is keeping my skin clearer than Lo Loestrin Fe did. 

Speaking of PCOS, Delicate Condition is the first book I’ve read where a character has that. :D She doesn’t show up until the ending, though. There are some characters I headcanon as having polycystic ovaries. They’re just that: headcanons.

After hearing how Angelica Ross was treated on-set, I’m even more pissed by American Horror Story: Delicate’s casting. Despite the novel’s anti-misogyny, -racism, and -ageism messages… Well, those first two could have used some more work. Editing wasn’t great. Anna came off as an out of touch rich woman more than once. (Like this season’s cast.) 

I felt horrible for her publicist, who was fired due to misunderstandings. It’s understandable why Anna thought she was being stalked. It’s the whole point of the book. But poor Emily never gets an explanation, much less an apology. Siobhan also claims resurrecting the dead is unnatural. Being part of an immortal coven capable of body hopping/genetic memory à la Dune isn’t??

Long story short, there are already reviews that remind me of The VVitch. Protagonist joins a coven that hurt her. Some fans claim female empowerment. Siobhan’s coven isn’t malevolent. But Anna was left ignorant that magic was being performed on her, which was the cause of her pain and hallucinations. 

Danielle Vega did a great job at exploring ageism with number1crush’s attitude toward Anna. That has to be said. Fan (or anti-fan) entitlement is a pet peeve. 

I haven’t read Rosemary’s Baby in a while and haven’t seen the movie, but the doctor’s name was also Hill. Dr. Carla Hill makes me think of Carl Hill from Re-Animator. 

Right now I’m reading the Joe Leaphorn series after watching Dark Winds. Also, the Rev. Clare Fergusson Mysteries and almost done with Dr. Ruth Galloway. Mysteries are more my cup of tea book-wise.  

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THE DAMNED movie review - The perfect claustrophobic and paranoia filled head trip for the dark cold winter.

Director: Thordur PalssonStarring: Oddesa Young, Joe Cole, Lewis Gribben, Siobhan Finneran, Francis Magee, Rory McCann, Turlough Convery, and Micheal Og LaneMovie Length: 1 hour 29 minutes  What it’s about: When another ship appears in trouble at sea a local ship captain decides that their own lives are more important than the vessel in trouble and the shortage of supplies it could cost their…

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The Damned (2024) Movie Review

The Damned is a tense horror film about a widowed fishing station owner facing supernatural threats during a harsh winter in Iceland.

The Damned �� Movie Review First Reaction – The Damned is tense, suspenseful and atmospheric. Where to Watch The Damned will be available in UK Cinemas from 10th January Director: Thordur Palsson Writer: Jamie Hannigan, Thordur Palsson (Screenplay) Cast Odessa Young (Shirley) Joe Cole (Thank You for Your Service) Lewis Gribben (Trainspotting 2) Siobhan Finneran (Downton Abbey) Francis…

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Movie Review: Eileen (2023)

Title: Eileen Release Date: December 8, 2023 Director: William Oldroyd Production Company: Fifth Season | Film4 | Likely Story | Omniscient Films Main Cast: Thomasin McKenzie as Eileen Dunlop Shea Whigham as Jim Dunlop Marin Ireland as Mrs. Polk Owen Teague as Randy Anne Hathaway as Rebecca Sam Nivola as Lee Polk Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Mrs. Murray Tonye Patano as Mrs. Stevens Peter McRobbie as…

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Siobhan Reviews Movies : Fall Guy

So I think someone decided that stunt actors weren't getting enough work at the moment, and decided to make a movie to give seemingly every stunt actor in australia a job. And also to smash up sydney. Because that was wild.

As I'm writing this, I'm getting distracted by the fact that they've put behind the scenes footage in the credits, and it's beautiful. It's pushed a 7/10 up to 9/10

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📽️ New in Town (2009)

This movie was boring. I am not a huge fan of Harry Connick, Jr., except in P. S. I Love You. Not that he was the one to make or break the movie. It was just very predictable, and that made it not very entertaining. The dialogue was also somewhat strange sometimes, and not in the places that it was supposed to be. I would not watch this one again, but it also wasn’t the worst movie I’ve seen.

Sex/nudity: 3/10 (some making out, a few innuendoes/remarks)

Language: 3/10 (a cut-off mf, some other milder cursing)

Violence: 1/10 (one accidental shooting played for comedy, no death)

Overall rating: 4/10

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A college dropout gets a job as a broker for a suburban investment firm and is on the fast track to success—but the job might not be as legitimate as it sounds. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Seth Davis: Giovanni Ribisi Chris Varick: Vin Diesel Abbie Halpert: Nia Long Greg Weinstein: Nicky Katt Richie O’Flaherty: Scott Caan Judge Marty Davis: Ron Rifkin Adam: Jamie Kennedy Harry Reynard: Taylor Nichols FBI Agent David Drew: Bill Sage Michael Brantley: Tom Everett Scott Jim Young: Ben Affleck Seth’s Mother: Donna Mitchell Neil Davis: André Vippolis Jeff: Jon Abrahams Mike the Casino Patron: Will McCormack Broker: Kirk Acevedo Michelle: Siobhan Fallon Hogan Office Woman: Judy Del Giudice FBI Director: Alex Webb Kid: Mark Webber Kid: Herbert Russell Kid: Christopher Fitzgerald Broker: Anson Mount Gay Restaurant Patron: Neal Lerner Sara Reynard: Taylor Patterson Susan Reynard: Marsha Dietlein Concierge: John Griesemer Abbie’s Mother: Marjorie Johnson JT Marlin Trainee (uncredited): Desmond Harrington Todd (uncredited): Spero Stamboulis JT Marlin Trainee (uncredited): Angelo Bonsignore Sheryl: Lisa Gerstein Film Crew: Producer: Jennifer Todd Producer: Suzanne Todd Casting: John Papsidera Art Direction: Mark White Supervising Sound Editor: Frank Gaeta Sound Re-Recording Mixer: John Ross Sound Effects Editor: Benjamin L. Cook Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Dorian Cheah Sound Effects Editor: Roland N. Thai Director of Photography: Enrique Chediak Assistant Costume Designer: Jill Kliber Writer: Ben Younger Co-Producer: E. Bennett Walsh Executive Producer: Richard Brener Editor: Chris Peppe Executive Producer: Claire Rudnick Polstein Music Supervisor: Dana Sano Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Joe Barnett Original Music Composer: The Angel Sound Effects Editor: Lisle Engle Music Editor: Lise Richardson Steadicam Operator: Will Arnot First Assistant Editor: Elaine C. Andrianos Production Design: Anne Stuhler Art Direction: Roswell Hamrick Costume Design: Julia Caston Associate Producer: Pamela Post Script Supervisor: Catherine Gore First Assistant Camera: Aurelia Winborn Still Photographer: David Lee Set Decoration: Jennifer Alex Nickason Key Hair Stylist: Quentin Harris First Assistant Editor: Pamela Chmiel Sound mixer: Peter Schneider Production Coordinator: Rita Parikh Movie Reviews:

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Fear inducing stories have been told since the beginning of time and thus it is unsurprising that when we began to make movies, we turned our written horror stories into horror films. Horror films were made originally mostly about Dracula, Frankenstein, as well as Doctors Jekyll and Hyde. In the 70’s and 80’s there came a new insurgence of horror films that were mostly what would be considered “slashers”, which are just movies where the antagonist murders multiple people throughout the film. 

There are many sub-genres of horror films and certain people may label them in different ways but there are paranormal and supernatural, slashers, folk horrors, psychological horrors, found footage, comedic, cosmic horrors, and many more. Each sub-genre has similar but different characteristics within them such as jump scares or isolation of the protagonists. 

My focus is specifically on supernatural and paranormal horror films. When something is supernatural it cannot be explained . by science and defies the laws of nature. Similarly, the paranormal cannot, at this time, be explained by science and is not natural to this world. The slight difference here is just that some paranormal things could possibly one day be explained by science and supernatural most likely never will be. In films and literature, the supernatural and paranormal are sub-genres of horror in which many of the most popular movies of the past two decades have resided. These stories usually include things such as demons, ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, monsters, and pretty much any creature or presence that is not of scientific origin. There are also common themes used within these films such as religion, ancient burial grounds, possession, seances, and of course death. 

There are many famous writers, directors, and filmmakers involved in the supernatural and paranormal films that we talk about as well as continue to view, today. Important to mention, I feel, is world renowned author Stephen King who wrote the stories that were utilized for the infamous films It, The Shining, and Carrie.

Jason Blum, being the creator of Blumhouse, also produced some of the important films of this time such as Paranormal Acitvity, Sinister, US, The Invisible Man, and Ouija. Who I think is most influential however is the genius, James Wan. James Wan’s films are the most of our time, including his combined work on Insidious and more personal work such as The Nun, Lights out. However, he also created two of the most truly world turning movies that paranormal film lovers have seen; Annabelle, and the most famous of all, The Conjuring. 

Even in these wildly influential films, there are still tropes that can be found within such as skeptical fathers, possessed children (or children who speak to see the spirit), families moving into old haunted homes, objects shifting and falling, haunted dolls, and such. Yet, we do not tired of horror films regardless of the tropes because our fear that generates from the films comes from the addition of the sounds and effects that creates what we really fear the unknown, unseen, and incomprehensible.

Citations

bloggybalboa, Posted by. “6 Signs You Are Watching a Paranormal Horror.” Bloggy Balboa, 19 July 2018, bloggybalboa.wordpress.com/2018/07/19/codes-and-conventions-of-paranormal-horror/. 

Martin, G. Neil. “(why) do you like scary movies? A review of the empirical research on psychological responses to Horror films.” Frontiers in Psychology, vol. 10, 18 Oct. 2019, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02298. 

O’Brien Holmes , Siobhan. “Exploring Kidlit Subgenres: Supernatural Horror.” Writer and the Wolf Editorial, Writer and the Wolf Editorial https://i0.wp.com/www.writerandthewolf.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Copy-of-Copy-of-How-to-think-like-your-middle-grade-readers-3.png?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1, 21 July 2022, www.writerandthewolf.com/2022/03/25/exploring-kidlit-subgenres-supernatural-horror/. 

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Confessions of a Cam Girl (2024 Lifetime)

Confessions of a Cam Girl (2024 Lifetime) #ConfessionsOfACamGirl #Lifetime #LifetimeMovies #LMN

Confessions of a Cam Girl (2024 Lifetime) 📺.  Stream/Watch the Movie (Ad): Subscribe to the Lifetime Movie Club Cast: Megan Best, Camille Sullivan, Josh Bogert Director: Siobhan Devine Writer: Miriam Van Emst ➡️    Check out our Youtube Channel: Lifetime Uncorked: Lifetime Movie Reviews 🎧   Listen to the Lifetime Uncorked Podcast: Listen Now 🍷  Support the show with a $5 tip:…