Rating: Full

Genre: Christmas, Action, Comedy, Thriller

Studios: Universal Pictures/

Cast: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, Edi Peterson, Cam Gigandet, Leah Brady and Beverly D’Angelo

Director: Tommy Wirkola

Writers: Pat Casey and Josh Miller

Producers: Guy Danella, Kelly McCormick and David Lietch

Music by: Dominic Lewis

Rated: R for strong bloody violence, language throughout and some sexual references

Release Date: 12/07/22

Runtime: 1h 52m

Favorite Character: Santa Claus

Tagline: You better watch out

Quote: “Christmas dies tonight.”- Jimmy “Mr. Scrooge” Martinez

Fun Facts: A copy Die Hard on bluray was one of the presents Santa pulled, hoping to use as a weapon, (which you couldn’t see because it is wrapped).

The film referenced a Christmas horror movie, ‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ in which Santa swings a weapon while shouting ‘NAUGHTY!”

Summary: When a wealthy family is held hostage on Christmas eve, Santa comes to save the family and Christmas.

The One Liner Review: Violent Night really brings the ho ho ho to the action genre, a holly jolly time from start to finish.

Rating: Half-Full

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Studios: Netflix/Chernin Entertainment

Cast: Jason Momoa, Marlow Barkley, Chris O’Dowd, Kyle Chandler and Weruche Opia

Director: Francis Lawrence

Writers: David Guion and Michael Handelman

Based on: the comics ‘Little Nemo’ by Winsor McCay

Producers: Peter Chernin, Francis Lawrence, David Ready and Jenno Topping

Music by: Pinar Toprak

Rated: PG for peril, action, language, some thematic elements and suggestive refrences

Release Date: 11/18/22

Runtime: 1h 57m

Favorite Character: Flip

Tagline: Every adventure begins with a dream

Quote: “Schools are basically prisons, They keep kids locked up physically and mentally, prepare them for jobs that are also basically prisons, until they retire and go to the nursing home. Their final prison.”- Nemo

Fun Facts: There is another Little Nemo movie that came out in 1989, which is an Japanese animated film.

Nemo was male and Flip was a fat clown in a suit in the comics.

Summary: A recently orphaned girl finds herself in the dreamland with an outlaw and goes on a quest to seek some pearls that will allow her to see her deceased father.

The One Liner Review: We might dream for a better Little Nemo adaptation but it wasn’t the worst they can come up with for this, and chances are, audience only watch this family adventure for Jason Momoa.

Rating: Full

Genre: Black Comedy/Horror/Thriller

Studios: Searchlight Pictures/TSG Entertainment

Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, Janet McTeer, Reed Birney, Judith Light and John Leguizamo

Director: Mark Mylod

Writers: Seth Reiss and Will Tracy

Producers: Will Ferrell, Betsy Koch and Adam McKay

Music by: Colin Stetson

Rated: R for strong/disturbing violent content, language throughout and some sexual refrences

Release Date: 11/10/22

Runtime: 1h 47m

Favorite Character: Julian Slowik

Tagline: Painstakingly Prepared. Brilliantly executed.

Quote: “Here, we are family. We harvest. We ferment. We gel.”- Elsa

Fun Facts: Writer Will Tracy got this idea when he went to Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant in Norway

Emma Stone was gonna take Taylor-Joy’s leading role with Alexander Payne directing the film.

Summary: A wealthy couple travels to a private dining experience on a private island with unexpected surprises.

The One liner Review: The Menu may not 100% be what the poster advertised (the tagline) but gives a unique experience and a culinary atmosphere to the audience.