I LOVE MY DAD and you should too
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
One of the most well-executed, courageous, and, finally, thankfully, original romcoms I’ve seen in a really long time.
Steve Pink’s THE WHEEL is a soundtrack-led drama about millennial relationships
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer and Cinematic Maniac
A bittersweet love story with a killer soundtrack.
ZONE 414: Do androids dream of not being literal plot devices?
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
Blade Runner (1982) is one of my all-time favorite movies but I oftentimes worry about its lingering hold over the sci-fi genre in cinema.
It’s Another Night on the Town in NIGHT DRIVE
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
A movie, especially one with a familiar premise, has to do something really different in order to impress me.
Three Tales to Celebrate DICK TRACY's 31st birthday
Three MJers spin yarns and share their love of Warren Beatty’s blown out Tommy Gun masterpiece.
Read MoreTommy C. Appreciation Club: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE (1996)
The Tommy C. Appreciation Club, or TCAC, solemnly swears to watch and appreciate all theatrical performances by Tom Cruise then recap them, round-table style. In this edition, the Moviejawn chooses to accept Mission: Impossible.
Read MoreIN THE LAND OF LOST ANGELS outpaces its script
by Nikk Nelson, Cinematic Maniac
In the Land of Lost Angels is a very stark movie—from its sets to its characters, to its story, and in its bones.
THE COLUMNIST takes Internet revenge offline
by Nikk Nelson, Cinematic Maniac
“Never read the comments.”
-Old Internet Proverb
BLOODTHIRSTY doesn't quench the desire for more werewolves
by Nikk Nelson, Cinematic Maniac, Staff Writer
The twist in this film is by far its greatest attribute.
All broken up by WE BROKE UP
by Nikk Nelson, Cinematic Maniac, Staff Writer
Damn you, co-writers Laura Jacqmin and Jeff Rosenberg and director Jeff Rosenberg. You made me feel feelings.
How to Start Watching: Video Game Movies
by Nikkolas Nelson, Cinematic Maniac, Staff Writer
Video games and movies have always had a strange relationship. They have a lot in common and ultimately have very similar, if not the same, goals. So, why then are video game movies so bad?
Arcades, Techno Music, and Annihilation: A MORTAL KOMBAT Movie Retrospective
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
”GET OVER HERE!” and read this slice of greasy nostalgia!
CITY OF LIES succeeds in spite of itself
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
City of Lies tells the story of the original investigation into the murder of Christopher Wallace, aka hip-hop artist The Notorious B.I.G.
SLAXX tangles with the killer fashion item of the season
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
Slaxx reminded me of Chopping Mall (1986) in a lot of its setting and execution. And I’m a huge fan of Chopping Mall so I promise that’s high praise.
Lucky Me: A LEPRECHAUN Franchise Retrospective
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
Leprechaun, at its core, tries to take the makeup/silhouette/personality of Freddy Krueger and put it in a Chucky-sized package.
How to Start Watching: Jean-Claude Van Damme
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
A guide to the cinematic career of “The Muscles from Brussels”
MY BLOODY VALENTINE at 40: A slasher that deserves a better legacy
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
My Bloody Valentine, turning 40 today, is often overlooked in conversations about that decade’s slasher craze…
BROKEN ARROW at 25: Ain't It Cool?
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
Director John Woo would follow up Hard Target with one of my favorite action movies of all time, Broken Arrow (1996).
Tommy C. Appreciation Club: The Outsiders
Written by Kathleen Rowell (screenplay) and S.E. Hinton (novel)
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola
Starring C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze and appearance by Tommy C.
Running Time: 1 hour and 31 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG
by Hunter Bush, Nikk Nelson, Ryan Smillie and Liz Locke
The Tommy C. Appreciation Club, or TCAC, solemnly swears to watch and appreciate all theatrical performances by Tom Cruise then recap them, round-table style. In this edition, the Moviejawn crew chats about the minor role Tommy C. plays in Coppola’s 1983 flick, The Outsiders.
Read MoreBuddy Games
Written by Josh Duhamel, Bobby Schwartz and Jude Weng
Directed by Josh Duhamel
Starring Olivia Munn, Josh Duhamel, James Roday Rodriguez, Elysia Rotaru and Dax Shepard
Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
MPAA rating: R for strong crude sexual content and language throughout, some graphic nudity, drug use and brief violence
by Nikk Nelson
At least ninety percent of my decision whether or not to review a film for Moviejawn comes from the movie poster. If I see someone I like, I say yes. I don’t watch the trailer or even read a plot synopsis. I just dive in. It’s only gotten me into trouble a few times, the most recent being Josh Duhamel’s directorial debut, Buddy Games (2019). Duhamel also co-wrote and stars. At a glance, what I saw was Saban/WWE films trying to get into the slapstick gross-out Happy Madison Productions game, complete with Nick Swardson co-starring. A quick note about the cast. The face on the poster that immediately made me say yes to reviewing this was James Roday Rodriguez.
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