Coco (2017)

Starring: Anthony Gonzalez, Gael Garcia Bernal, Benjamin Bratt, Alanna Ubach, Renee Victor
Director: Lee Unkrich, Adrian Molina


Premise:
A boy finds himself in the Land of the Dead seeking help from his ancestors to lift a long time family ban on music.

My Take:
This is a fun and enjoyable movie for all that digs deep in the meaning behind the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" and family bonds.

Rating: Instant Classic

Watched: Netflix DVD

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The Lure (2015)

Starring: Michalina Olszanska, Marta Mazurek, Jakub Gierszal, Andrzej Konopka, Magdalena Cielecka
Director: Agnieszka Smocynska


Premise:
Workers at a burlesque parlor bring two mermaids to their show. Fame, money, and hearbreak follows as one falls in love and the other wants to prey on the humans.

My Take:
A unique blend of genres that make for a fun movie.

Rating: So Good

Watched: Netflix DVD

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Alleluia: The Devil's Carnival (2016)

Starring: Paul Sorivino, Terrance Zdunich, Adam Pascal, Dayton Callie, Emilie Autumn, Marc Senter, Barry Bostwick
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman


Premise:
Lucifer has a plan to overtake Heaven.

My Take:
As much as I enjoyed the first movie I felt like the sequel was a tad underwhelming. Maybe I didn't think the songs were as good.

Rating: In the middle

Watched: Amazon Instant




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The Dead Inside (2011)

Starring: Sarah Lassez, Dustin Fasching
Director: Travis Betz


Premise:
A wedding photographer and an author of zombie novels are both burned out with their jobs. The yearn for something better. When one starts showing signs of a mental disorder things get more complicated. Too bad it is actually a ghost possessing her.

My Take:
It's a clever little movie where the songs dont take away from the story. The two leads are great and carry the film. It does take awhile for things to get going. If you looking for something a tad different this might be worth a watch.

Rating: In the middle


Watched: Netflix DVD

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The Ghastly Love of Johnny X (2012)

Starring: Will Keenan, Creed Bratton, Reggie Bannister, Paul Williams, Kevin McCarthy, Kate Maberly, De Anna Joy Brooks
Director: Paul Bunnell


Premise:
A man in banned from his planet to Earth (during the 1950's) to live out his days with his gang.

My Take:
A unique blend of genres thrown in with a a bunch of songs. It's a throwback to era of films it is set during. Not for every person's taste but there was enough to keep me watching.

Rating: In the middle

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The Devil's Carnival (2012)

Starring: Sean Patrick Flanery, Dayton Callie, Briana Evigan, Paul Sorvino,
Director: Darren Lynn Bousman

Premise:
Three souls enter a carnival ran in Hell to face judgment on their sins.

My Take:
Too bad the creators couldn't stretch out another 15 minutes for a full length feature because it is such a cool concept. I have read this is just the first episode in a hopeful series.
A fantastic cast, great music, and solid story makes this short extremely entertaining.

Rating: So Good





 
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