Rating: Full

Genre: Romance, Comedy, Music

Studios: Universal Pictures/Nuyorican Productions/Perfect World Pictures

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Maluma, John Bradley, Chloe Coleman and Sarah Silverman

Director: Kat Coiro

Writers: Harper Dill, John Rogers and Tami Sagher

Based on: the graphic novel by Bobby Crosby

Producers: Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina and John Rodgers

Music by: John Debney

Rated: PG-13 for some language and suggestive material

Release Date: 02/11/22

Runtime: 1h 52m

Favorite Character: Kat Valdez

Tagline: N/A

Quote: “Of Course. I was just going to ask you the same thing. If i could walk in alone, you know, for my street cred.”- Charlie Gilbert

Fun Facts: Jennifer Lopez chose what wedding dress that Kat will wear in the movie and it is designed by fashion designer Zuhair Murad.

Because of Covid-19, Lopez and Maluma must film in their homes with some help from Lopez’s ex and her children.

Summary: A heartbroken pop singer chose to marry a teacher from the audience, leading to the story of true love.

The Review: A romantic comedy that looks like a fantasy sequence of an average man, had definitely made it worth watching for a valentines day movie.

Rating: Empty

Genre: Action, Adventure, Video Game Adaptation

Studios: Columbia Pictures/Arad Productions/Atlas Entertainment/PlayStation Productions

Cast: Tom Holland, Mark Wahlberg, Sophia Ali, Tati Gabrielle, and Antonio Banderas

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Writers: Matt Holloway, Rafe Lee Judkins, Art Marcum, Jon Hanley Rosenberg and Mark D. Walker

Based on: a PlayStation game franchise by Naughty Dog

Producers: Avi Arad, Alex Gartner and Charles Roven

Music by: Ramin Djawadi

Rated: PG-13 for violence/action and language

Release Date: 02/18/22

Runtime: 1h 56m

Favorite Character: Victor ‘Sully’ Sullivan

Tagline: N/A

Quote: “Those ships are priceless in themselves so you put holes in my boats, I put holes in you.”- Braddock

Fun Facts: This isn’t the only Uncharted adaptation as there was a fan film starring Nathan Fillion.

According to Tom Holland, the plane sequence was the most difficult scene he had ever made.

Tom Holland was given a role after Hollywood turned down his pitch for the Young James Bond film.

The voice of Nathan Drake from the video game has a cameo as a hotel guest

Summary: A treasure hunter recruits a young bartender to locate the treasure of the Magellan Expedition.

The One Liner Review: No treasure in here, but what I did find in this stinker is a very unoriginal storyline and the fact that Holland looks too young for the leading role, honestly, you are better off with a short fan film starring Nathan Fillion!

Rating: Full

Genre: Horror, Slasher, Teen, Mystery, Whodunnit,

Studios: Paramount Pictures/Spyglass Entertainment/Project X Entertainment/Radio Silence Productions

Cast: Melissa Berrera, Kyle Gallner, Mason Gooding, Mikey Madison, Dylan Minnette, Jenna Ortega, Jack Quaid, Marley Shelton, Skeet Ulrich, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sonia Ammar, Courtney Cox, David Arquette and Neve Campbell

Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett

Writers: Guy Busick and James Vanderbilt

Based on: the characters by Kevin Williamson

Producers: Paul Neinstein, William Sherak and James Vanderbilt

Music by: Brian Tyler

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

Release Date: 01/14/22

Runtime: 1h 54m

Favorite Character: Richie Kirsch

Tagline: The killer is on this poster

Quote: “I’m Sidney F***ing Prescott. Of course i have a gun.”- Sydney Prescott

Fun Facts: The film was dedicated to the late horror legend Wes Craven

Horror youtubers James A Janisse and Chelsea makes an appearance on YouTube one of the characters was watching, criticizing Stab 8.

The town the film sets in, Woodsboro, its zip code is a real zip code of Santa Rosa, where Scream was filmed.

Samara Weaving was supposed to be in the film, but couldn’t due to schedule conflicts.

Summary: 25 years after the original film, the town of Woodsboro was once again was terrorized by the mysterious ‘Ghostface’ requiring new and old faces to come and face it.

The One Liner Review: Not often the horror sequel was great but like the 2018’s Halloween, Scream (2022) starts fresh, making it a fun return and stays true to the 1996’s original.

Rating: Full

Genre: Animation, Family, Musical, Comedy

Studio: Universal Pictures/Illumination

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Bobby Cannavale, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Pharrell Williams, Halsey, Chelsea Peretti, Letitia Wright, Eric Andre, Adam Buxton, Garth Jennings, Peter Serafinowicz, Jennifer Saunders, Nick Offerman and Bono

Director: Garth Jennings

Writer: Garth Jennings

Producers: Janet Healy and Chris Meledandri

Music by: Joby Talbot

Rated: PG for some rude material and mild peril/violence

Release Date: 12/22/21

Runtime: 1hr 50min

Favorite Character: Porsha Crystal

Tagline: Where will you dreams take you?

Quote: “It’s a gift from Mr. Crystal. It says, ‘Don’t screw up, Moon, or else.'”- Miss Crawley

Fun Fact: Matthew McConaughey’s daughter voiced one of the piglets scuba diving in chocolate.

Summary: Theater owner Buster Moon and his friends travel to the Redshore City where they manage to put on a spectacular show for the city, while trying to convince former rocker Clay Calloway to join the show.

The One Liner Review: I expect the sequel to the charming 2016 animated film about Show Business would hit the low notes but surprisingly, it still brings out high notes, therefore, this is really fun for the whole family.

Rating: Full

Genre: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Studio: Columbia Pictures/Bron Creative/Ghost Corps

Cast: Carrie Coon, Finn Wolfhard, McKenna Grace, Bokeem Woodbine, Paul Rudd, Logan Kim, Celeste O’Connor, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts and Sigourney Weaver

Director: Jason Reitman

Writers: Gil Kenan and Jason Reitman

Based on: Ghostbusters by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis

Producer: Ivan Reitman

Music by: Rob Simonsen

Rated: PG-13 for supernatural action and some suggestive references

Runtime: 2hr 4m

Favorite Character: Gary Gooberson

Tagline: Discover the Past. Save the Future

Quote: “Hey, Remember that summer when we all died under the table.”- Phoebe Spengler

Fun Facts: The muncher ghost was voiced by ‘Frozen’ star Josh Gad.

The release date was pushed about four times (and therefore, the film takes place in 2021).

Egon’s ghost was played by Bob Gunton while there is CGI to make Egon look more like Harold Ramis.

Gozer was played by Olivia Wilde who was uncredited for the part.

Summary: A family was inheritance with a old house in the small town of Summerville, there the kids discovered that their late grandfather isn’t who they they think he is and is plunged into the ghost catching adventure.

The One Liner Review: After the controversial 2016 reboot, (which in my opinion I think is funny) Afterlife gets back to bustin a fun time with familiar faces and a lot of references to the original.

Rating: Overflowing

Genre: Superhero, Action, Adventure, Teen, Sci-fi

Studio: Columbia Studios/Marvel Studios

Cast: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield and Tobey McGuire

Director: Jon Watts

Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers

Based on: Marvel comics by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko

Producers: Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal

Music by: Michael Giacchino

Rated: PG-13 for sequences of action/violence, some language and brief suggestive comments

Runtime: 2hr 28 m

Favorite Character: Peter Parker/Spider-Man

Tagline: The multiverse unleashed

Quote: “With great power comes great responsibility.”- May Parker

Fun Facts: Tom Holland’s little brother had a cameo in the movie, but unfortunally, it was cut.

It was hard to keep the cameos a secret for the studios.

J.K. Simmons reprised the role as J. Jonah Jameson and had to fight to keep the mustache on his character.

Jamie Foxx hosted a dance party on set and didn’t invite Zendaya!

Summary: Spider-Man’s identity is revealed, so Peter Parker seeks help from Doctor Strange which leads to the multiverse being opened.

The One Liner Review: For a superhero movie, it has everything you want and need (and not to mention the star of the show, Multiverse).

Rating: Half-Full

Genre: Superhero, Sci-Fi, action, adventure

Studio: Marvel Studios

Cast: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lia McHugh, Brian Tyree Henry, Lauren Ridloff, Barry Keoghan, Don Lee, Harish Patel, Kit Harrington, Salma Hayek and Angelina Jolie

Director: Chloe Zhao

Writers: Patrick Burleigh, Kaz Firpo, Ryan Firpo and Chloe Zhao

Based on: Marvel comics

Producers: Kevin Feige and Nate Moore

Music by: Ramin Djawadi

Rated: PG-13 for fantasy violence and action, some language and brief sexuality

Runtime: 2hr 36min

Favorite Character: Kingo  

Tagline: In the beginning…

Quote: “Turns out my family history is…complicated.”- Dane Whitman

Fun Facts: Phastos is the first MCU character to be a LGBTQ character.

There is also the first MCU deaf superhero in the film and that would be Makkari who is played by real life deaf actress Lauren Ridloff.

Kumail Nanjiani was told he would be doing a fight scene but turns out it was actually a bollywood dance scene.

According to Zaho, Harry Styles was her only choice for Starfox and if he didn’t take the role, Zaho would have scrapped the character. 

Summary: A group of ancient warriors who lived on earth since the beginning of time, comes together to fight the ancient monsters known as the Deviants.

The One Liner Review: It is safe to say The Eternals, the least marvel film, has some pacing issues but it certainly is far from making you wait for it to be over.

Rating: Overflowing

Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, action, adventure, epic

Studios: Warner Bros pictures/Legendary pictures

Cast: Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Issac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgard, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Chang Chen, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Charlotte Rampling, Jason Momoa and Javier Bardem

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Writers: Eric Roth, Jon Spaihts and Denis Villeneuve

Based on: the novel by Frank Herbert

Producers: Cale Boyter, Joe Caracciolo Jr, Mary Parent and Denis Villeneuve

Music by: Hans Zimmer

Rated: PG-13 for sequences of strong violence, some disturbing images and suggestive material

Runtime: 2 hr 35 min

Favorite Character: Duncan Idaho

Tagline: Beyond fear, destiny awaits

Quote: :My road leads into the desert.”- Paul Atreides

Fun Facts: The film’s opening title is known as ‘Dune part 1’ meaning there will be a part 2 in 2023.

It took 80 hours to apply makeup on Stellan Skarsgard to transform him into Baron Vlaadimir Harkonnen

Composer Hans Zimmer invented new musical instruments to make the film score sound foreign. 

There is little cgi in the movie as most effects are practical.

Summary: The son of the noble family has a vision of the girl in the desert planet of Arrakis, which is the same place he was sent to war.

The One Liner Review: Denis Villeneuve has carefully brought the long awaited film adaptation in theaters and IMAX and it worked! The all star cast and the beautiful visuals is why the film is pure Sci-Fi (think Star Wars and Game of Thrones combined). 

Rating: Full

Genre: Horror, Historic, Slasher, Thriller, Suspense, Teen

Studios: Netflix/Chernin Entertainment

Cast: Kiana Madeira, Ashley Zukerman, Gillian Jacobs, Olivia Scott Welch, Benjamin Flores Jr and Darrell Britt-Gibson

Director: Leigh Janiak

Writers: Phil Graziadei, Leigh Janiak and Kate Trefry

Based on: the Fear Street series by R. L. Stine

Producers: Kori Adelson, Peter Chernin, David Ready and Jenno Topping

Music by: Marco Beltrami and Anna Drubich

Rated: R for strong violence and gore, language, some sexuallity and brief drug use

Runtime: 114 min

Favorite Character: Josh Johnson

Tagline: End the Curse

Quote: “Full moon rises before nightfall. You know nothing good comes from those woods after sundown.”- Solomon Goode

Fun Fact: The books Deena used in the climax are actual Fear Street books.

Summary: The first half of the film takes place during 1666 and the rest are in 1994. In the movie, Deena learns the truth about the town legend and seeks to end the curse once and for all.

The Review: The third and final film in the trilogy feels like the third Back to the Future movie…and not in a bad way at all and you have Leigh Janiak to thank.

Rating: Full

Genre: Horror, Slasher, Thriller, Suspense, Teen

Studios: Netflix/Chernin Entertainment

Cast: Sadie Sink, Emily Rudd, Ryan Simpkins, McCabe Slye, Ted Sutherland, Jordana Spiro, Gillian Jacobs, Kiana Madeira, Benjamin Flores Jr, Ashley Zukerman, Olivia Scott Welch, Chiara Aurelia and Jordyn DiNatale

Director: Leigh Janiak

Writers: Phil Graziadei, Leigh Janiak and Zak Olkewicz

Based on: the Fear Street series by R. L. Stine

Producers: Peter Chernin, David Ready and Jenno Topping

Music by: Marco Beltrami and Brandon Roberts

Rated: R for bloody horror violence, sexual content, nudity, drug use, and language throughout

Runtime: 110 min

Favorite Character: Ziggy Berman

Tagline: Find the Truth

Quote: “Well, that’s it Berman. Five Strikes. You’re out.”- Kurt

Fun Facts: There are some similar score to Friday the 13th by Harry Manfredini

Camp Nightwing was filmed at Camp Rutledge, where a shot was filmed for Friday the 13th: Jason Lives.

Summary: A woman tells Denna and Josh the horrific story of the massacre at Camp Nightwing in which she attended in 1978.

The Review: Long story short, This is by far, the best slasher-film-set-in-the-summer-camp-with-teens-in-it I have ever seen (sorry Jason).