Rating: Half-Full

Studios: Universal Pictures/Brownstone Production

Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller, Action

Cast: Keri Russell, O’Shea Jackson Jr, Christian Convery, Alden Ehrenreich, Brooklynn Prince, Isiah Whitlock Jr, Margo Martindale and Ray Liotta

Director: Elizabeth Banks

Writer: Jimmy Warden

Based on: a true story

Producers: Elizabeth Banks, Brian Duffield, Max Handelman, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Aditya Sood

Music by: Mark Motherbaugh

Rated: R for bloody violence and gore, drug content and language throughout

Release Date: 02/24/23

Runtime: 1h 35m

Favorite Character: Daveed

Tagline: Get in Line

Quote: “A bear, it f****** did cocaine. A bear did cocaine!’- Eddie

Fun Facts: In real life, after the bear did cocaine, it died.

This is one of Ray Liotta’s final film before his passing.

If you haven’t noticed, they never used real bears at all for the film.

One of the kid actors got COVID during filming, so a random boy had to take his place for 10 days.

Summary: In 1985, 75 lb. of Cocaine fell into Georgia’s national forest where the black bear finds it, causing him to go on murder rampage.

The One Liner Review: The plot looks like someone was on cocaine while on the typewriter, but the rest is wild and ridiculously gory fun!

Rating: Empty

Studios: Columbia Pictures/Bron creative/TSG Entertainment

Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure

Cast: Adam Driver and Ariana Greenblatt

Directors: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods

Writers: Scott Beck and Brian Woods

Producers: Zainab Azizi, Scott Beck, Deborah Liebling, Sam Raimi and Bryan Woods

Music by: Chris Bacon

Rated: PG-13 for intense sci-fi action and peril, and brief bloody images

Release Date: 03/10/23

Runtime: 1h 33m

Favorite Character: Mills

Tagline: Million years ago, earth had a visitor

Quote: “Don’t eat.”- Mills

Fun Facts: The warning sound from the computer was from the 1953 version of ‘World of the Wars’

Koa means ‘warrior’ in Hawaiian.

Summary: A space pilot and a passenger girl must survive on the strangest planet in the galaxy…earth from 65 million years ago.

The One Liner Review: A Quiet Place writers just landed a unique idea with a wrong screenplay, hideous CGI dinosaurs, boredom…yeah this screenplay could be better off in the trash.

Rating: Full

Studios: Paramount Pictures/Spyglass Media Group

Genre: Horror, Slasher, Whodunnit, Thriller, Comedy

Cast: Melissa Barrera, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Mason Gooding, Liana Liberato, Dermot Muloroney, Devyn Nekoda, Jenna Ortega, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, Samara Weaving, Hayden Panettiere and Courtney Cox

Directors: Radio Silence

Writers: Guy Busick and James Vanderbilt

Based on: the characters by Kevin Williamson

Producers: Paul Neinstein, William Sherak and James Vanderbilt

Music by: Sven Faulconer and Brian Tyler

Rated: R for strong bloody violence, and language throughout and brief drug use

Release Date: 03/10/22

Runtime: 2h 2m

Favorite Character: Chad Meeks-Martin

Tagline: New York. New Rules

Quote: “I got it wrong again! F*** this franchise!”- Mindy Meeks-Martin

Fun Facts: This is the first Scream movie to be released in 3D (although, does it REALLY need to be?)

Due to salary issues, Neve Campbell didn’t return for the sequel.

On the subway, you can see one of the passengers dressed as Grace, a character from Radio Silence’s other film ‘Ready or Not’

And also, Grace from that film is played by Samara Weaving, who appears in the opening scene.

Summary: The survivors of the Woodsboro incident heads to New York City for a fresh start, but not even in a city were they safe from Ghostface.

The One Liner Review: By then, the franchise train would have derailed, luckily with new characters and crazy kills, it’s still a good screaming time.

Rating: Half-Full

Studios: Marvel Studios

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

Cast: Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Kathryn Newton, David Dastmalchian, Katy O’Brian, William Jackson Harper, Bill Murray. Michelle Pfeiffer, Corey Stoll and Michael Douglas

Director: Peyton Reed

Writer: Jeff Loveness

Based on: Marvel comics

Producers: Stephen Broussard and Kevin Feige

Music by: Christophe Beck

Rated: PG-13 for violence/action and language

Release Date: 02/17/23

Runtime: 2h 4m

Favorite Character: Kang the Conqueror

Tagline: Witness the beginning of a new dynasty.

Quote: “I don’t have to win. We both just have to lose.”- Ant-Man/Scott Lang

Fun Facts: Cassie Lang was played by Emma Fuhrmann in Avengers Endgame, but the character was recasted to Kathryn Newton for this film.

Bill Murrey only took the role in the movie because he likes Peyton Redd’s other film, “Bring It On”

Evangeline Lilly wanted a new hairdo for the film (and thus explaining why Hope’s hair is different).

Michael Douglas is interested in the fourth film, but on condition…his character dies.

Summary: Ant-Man, wasp, Cassie and the others entered the quantum realm where they discovered life there.

The One Liner Review: A fantastic new world…in a slightly below average MCU film that somehow struggled to start phase 5 with a bang, but at least Kang was a favorite.

Rating: Overflowing

Studios: Netflix/Shadowmachine/Jim Henson Company

Cast: Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Burn Gorman, Ron Perlman, John Turturro, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, Tim Blake Nelson, Christoph Waltz and Tilda Swinton

Directors: Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson

Writers: Guillermo del Toro, Patrick McHale and Matthew Robbins

Based on: the novel by Carlo Collodi

Producers: Alex Bulkley, Corey Campodonico, Guillermo del Toro, Lisa Henson and Gary Ungar

Music by: Alexandre Desplat

Rated: PG for dark thematic material, violence, peril, some rude humor and smoking

Release Date: 12/09/22

Runtime: 1h 57m

Favorite Character: Wood Sprite

Tagline: N/A

Quote: “How can you lose a whole person?”- Pinocchio

Fun Facts: Carlo, Geppetto’s deceased son, was named after Pinocchio’s author, Carlo Collodi

The film’s composer only used instruments made out of wood.

Pleasure Island wasn’t in this version, instead, the boys are at the military camp.

This is the longest stop motion film.

Summary: After losing his son, a grieving Geppetto created a puppet which a mythological creature gave life to.

The One Liner Review: If you’re still down about the Disney live action remake, I can tell you that one look at the magnificent looking film and you know you are in for a magical reimagine of the classic story that gave a strong message about life.

Rating: Full

Studios: Paramount Pictures/Fifth Season

Cast: Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field, Billy Porter and Tom Brady

Director: Kyle Marvin

Writers: Emily Halpern and Sarah Haskins

Based on: a true story

Producers: Tom Brady and Donna Gigliotti

Music by: John Debney

Rated: PG-13 for brief strong language, some drug content and some suggestive refrences

Release Date: 02/03/23

Runtime:1h 38m

Favorite Character: Trish

Tagline: Best friends get into the best kind of trouble

Quote: “Shut it brisket.”- Maura

Fun Facts: The film was released a few days after Tom Brady announced his retirement (for good this time I hope).

There are tons of cameos (including football players of course).

Summary: Four women in their 80s get a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to the super bowl to watch Tom Brady play.

The One Liner Review: It was fine…the ladies are entertaining…but if you want a movie for a Super Bowl season, you got yourself a movie!

Rating: Overflowing

Genre: Drama, psychological

Studios: A24/Protozoa Pictures

Cast: Brandon Frasier, Sadie Sink, Hong Chau, Ty Simpkins and Samantha Morton

Director: Darren Aronofsky

Writer: Samuel D. Hunter

Based on: the play by Samuel D. Hunter

Producers: Darren Aronofsky, Jeremy Dawson and Ari Handel

Music by: Rob Simonsen

Rated: R for language, some drug use and sexual content

Release Date: 12/09/22

Runtime: 1h 57m

Favorite Character: Charlie Sarsfield

Tagline: N/A

Quote: “I need to know I did one thing right in my life!”- Charlie Sarsfield

Fun Facts: The restaurant (Gambinos) Charlie orders food from is a real place in Idaho

The young Ellie was played by Sadie Sink’s sister, Jacey.

You might notice 2016 election on TV meaning the movie takes place in 2016.

Brandon Frasier was really wearing a fat suit.

Summary: An unhealthy, divorced and obese English professor realizes that it’s not too late to reconnect with her teenage daughter.

The One Liner Review: Powerful, depressing (in a good way) and inspiring, ladies and gentlemen, Brandon Frasier is back in the movies!

Rating: Empty

Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family, Animation

Studios: Walt Disney Pictures/

Cast: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, Maya Rudolph, Yvette Nicole Brown, Jayma Mays, Gabriella Baldacchino, Idina Menzel and James Marsden

Director: Adam Shankman

Writers: Brigitte Hales, Richard LaGravenese, J. David Stem and David N. Weiss

Based on: the characters by Bill Kelly

Producers: Amy Adams, Barry Josephson and Barry Sonnenfeld

Music by: Alan Menken

Rated: PG for mild peril and language

Release Date: 11/18/22

Runtime: 1h 59m

Favorite Character: Giselle

Tagline: Happily Never After

Quote: “I wished for a fairy tale life, and it’s all gone terribly wrong…or terribly right.”- Giselle

Fun Facts: It took 12 years for the film to be made.

Rachel Convoy, who portrayed Morgan in the first film, was seen telling Giselle that the festival is tonight.

There was a deleted song called ‘Something Different this Year’

Jodi Benson’s role as Robert’s secretary, was cut from the final film.

Summary: After moving to a small town, Giselle wished that life was like a fairy tale, but ended up putting our world and the animated world of Andalasia at risk.

The One Line Review: Disenchanted delivers a fairy tale story that is…really weird, even the songs are forgettable, but at least Amy Adams and Maya Rudolph’s duet was a highlight.

Rating: Half-Full

Genre: Thriller, Screenlife

Studios: Stage 6 films/Screen Gems/Bazelevs Company

Cast: Storm Reid, Joaquim de Almeida, Ken Leung, Amy Landecker, Danial Henney, Tim Griffin and Nia Long

Directors: Nick Johnson and Will Merrick

Writers: Aneesh Chaganty, Nick Johnson, Will Merrick and Sev Ohanian

Producers: Aneesh Chaganty, Sev Ohanian and Natalie Qasabian

Music by: Julian Scherle

Rated: PG-13 for some strong violence, language, teen drinking and thematic material

Release Date: 01/20/23

Runtime: 1h 51m

Favorite Character: Javier

Tagline: N/A

Quote: “Who are these people? This woman calls him Darren.”- June Allen

Fun Facts: There were connections to Aneesh Chaganty’s 2020 film ‘Run’ including revealing what really happened in that film.

This is actually a sequel to 2018’s ‘Searching’

Summary: A 18 year old girl discovered her mother and her boyfriend, Ken did not come home from their trip, and during her investigation, she discovers some secrets about not only about Ken but her mom too.

The One Liner Review: The new online genre can be fun and Missing is no exception but the film ended up using a familiar plot, making the mystery less satisfying.

Rating: Full

Genre: Sci-fi, Adventure, Epic, Fantasy

Studios: 20th Century Studios/Lightstorm Entertainment

Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Jamie Flatters, Britain Dalton, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, Jack Champion and Kate Winslet

Director: James Cameron

Writers: James Cameron, Josh Friedman, Rick Jaffa, Shane Salernlo and Amanda Silver

Producers: James Cameron and Jon Landau

Music by: Simon Franglen

Rated: PG-13 for sequences of strong violence and intense action, partial nudity and some strong language

Release Date: 12/17/22

Runtime: 3h 12m

Favorite Character: Lo’ak

Tagline: N/A

Quote: “This Family is our Fortress.”- Jake Sully

Fun Facts: While filming underwater, Kate Winslet broke Tom Cruises record of being filmed underwater.

It took 13 years for the sequel to be released, but more are coming every 2 years.

James Cameron was gonna end the Avatar series if Way of Water’s box office wasn’t profitable.

Summary: On the alien planet, the Sully family were forced to relocate to the foreign tribe when the old enemy returned.

The One Liner Review: The sequel wasn’t really a true masterpiece especially with the three hour time run, but it’s safe to say, Cameron had succeeded in making the film more extraordinary than the previous film, Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome back to Pandora.