The Matinee Review by RE & MB

Longlegs is a recent horror movie about a serial killer that kills in an unusual and somewhat paranormal way. The movie follows an FBI agent that is trying to track this killer down but eventually learns she is much closer to the killings than she would have ever imagined. This movie is seriously creepy and likely to leave the audience feeling unsettled. Mark gives this movie an 8.5 and says it could be the scariest horror film of the year. Send us a text This episode is brought to you by Wh...

MaXXXine is the latest in a trilogy of horror movies. The first being X and the next (prequel) being Pearl. MaXXXine picks up where X left off and Maxine is trying to continue her journey to becoming a serious actress while fighting off her clinging past as an adult film star. Unfortunately, she's also still trying to get over the horrible events of X. In the movie, she has to deal with some scummy people and ultimately face some parts of her past that she'd tried to leave behind all while a...

This movie is the next installment in the Quiet Place films. It is set in NYC and takes place on the first day the Earth went quiet. The movie mostly follows two characters who develop an interesting and heart warming relationship while trying to work together to survive the crisis. Ryan and Mark give this film an 8 and 8.5, respectively. While this film has great action and suspense, many are likely to criticize it because it doesn't exactly do what you might expect and that is, give some i...

Bad Boys: Ride or Die is the 4th film in the Bad Boys series. Once again Mike and Marcus have to pull together to save lives and reputations in an action packed, intense, and hilarious film. Ryan and Mark give the film a 7.5 and 8, respectively. This is one you'll want to see in theaters if you can but should be equally worthy of watching on streaming especially if you are a Bad Boys fan. Send us a text This episode is brought to you by White Sheep Media. www.whitesheepmedia.com www.shopth...

Bike Riders starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, and Jodie Comer follows the development of a midwestern biker gang called The Vandals in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The acting and most of the scenes in the film are fantastic and great to watch. However, the way the story is told is unusual and might cause some to go away somewhat confused. Mark gives this film a "very complicated" 7/10 and Ryan a 7.5/10. Send us a text This episode is brought to you by White Sheep Media. www.whitesh...

Hit Man is an absolutely excellent movie that everyone should see. It is hard to believe this one did not make theaters with a rating of 9.5 and 9 from Ryan and Mark, respectively. The movie is loosely based on a true story about a regular guy that went undercover with police to catch and prosecute people attempting to contract with hit men. It is the perfect combination of comedy, romance, and intensity. You're sure to be glued to the screen from start to finish and Ryan and Mark both highl...

The Watchers, directed by Ishana Night Shyamalan, is a creepy film from start to finish. Its small cast spends most of their time trapped in a forest that is home to some stranger creatures known at first only as "The Watchers". Ryan and Mark were split in their rating giving it an 8 and 5.5, respectively. Most of the characters seemed resigned to the fact that they are prisoners of The Watchers and it isn't until they are forced to find a way out that they actually do. The film has an inter...

In a Violent Nature is recent horror film that takes a different approach to undead killer. That is, it mostly follows the killer. This movie is receiving mixed reviews but Mark gives it an 8 and does recommend horror film fans see it. The movie follows a an undead killer similar to Jason, that follows and kills a group of teenagers that unknowingly took a locket that belonged to him. Many of them are killed before they even know what's going on and the remaining regret their decision to say...

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is a prequel to the movie Mad Max: Fury Road. It is the story of the character Furiosa. The movie overall has excellent action sequences and great characters. Ryan and Mark both give the film an 8 and do recommend seeing it. You don't necessarily need to see Max Max: Fury Road (2015) first. In fact, it might be better to see Furiosa first. Send us a text This episode is brought to you by White Sheep Media. www.whitesheepmedia.com www.shopthesheep.com https://...

This is the fourth movie in the recent Planet of the Apes movies. It marks the end of the Ceasar films by introducing all new characters. The main character, Noah, is a part of a pack of apes called the "Eagle Clan" where they raise and live with eagles. One day their entire village is raided and all the apes are forced away from their home to live in the kingdom of Proximus with the exception of Noah. Noah must make a journey with some unlikely allies to free his family and clan. Along the ...

Fall Guy is a 2024 movie starring Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers the stunt man. The movie is based on a TV show with the same title. Colt Seavers who once was a great stunt man suffers a fall and was severely injured. This fall led him to recluse from everyone and his career for a long time. The incident hurt more than just his body; it hit his self-confidence and perhaps more importantly his relationship with his love interest Jody. Surprisingly to him, a year or so later he is requested to r...

Tarot is a 2024 horror film where a group of friends decide to play with the wrong deck of cards which ultimately leads them to an untimely fate. Mark gives this movie a 3.5/10 and says it was mostly bad. For that reason he cannot recommend it. After playing with someone else's tarot cards, a group of friends is slowly hunted down and killed by the creature displayed on their card. There is a lot that doesn't make sense in the movie and it will likely leave you confused. Send us a text...

Abigail is a recent horror film about a "little girl" who isn't what she seems. A group of criminals hoping to exchange her for cash quickly learn that they made a fatal mistake when they partook in the kidnapping of the wrong ballerina. This horror-comedy is gruesome and violent and those that don't like movies with lots of blood may want to steer clear. The film has a great story and characters and that's why Ryan and Mark give it an 8.5 and 8, respectively. Send us a text This episo...

Arcadian starring Nicholas Cage is a postapocalyptic film where the remaining humans are living mostly in isolation trying to survive while nocturnal creatures attempt to devour them when the sun goes down. This story of survival is great and is bound to have you engaged from start to finish. The creatures are perfectly creepy and are bound to send chills down your spine. Ryan and Mark give this film an 8/10 and 7.5/10, respectively and do recommend seeing it in theaters. It is not showing i...

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare starring Henry Cavill is one of the better movies of the 2024 year. The movie is based on a true World War II story that was declassified in the last decade. It follows a small team of soldiers sent by Winston Churchill to carryout some dirty "ungentlemanly" tactics in order to gain a strategic advantage over the Germans. The movie may have you reminiscent of Inglorious Bastards as it has some very similar scenes and delivers a similar level of violence ...

The second Rebel Moon is about as good as the first one; it isn't very good. Ryan and Mark give the film a 5/10 and 3.5/10, respectively. The movie picks up where the last one left off and we learn more about the origins of the film's main characters. Issues from the original film persist in that you don't really care about any of the characters and there are a lot of really corny lines and sequences that will make you cringe. WSM cannot recommend this movie but it is on Netflix if you dare...

Civil War is a fictional depiction of what a possible internal war could look like in the United States. It tells the story by following a team of investigative reporters. They encounter numerous situations including rogue justice teams, refugee camps, and gun fights that demonstrate what a war torn USA would be like. The movie is probably not going to be what most expected but it does have some redeeming qualities those being strong acting, intense scenes, and a couple thought provoking sce...

Monkey Man starring Dev Patel is likely to be called an Indian version of John Wick. It is a story of revenge and justice where a young fighter plots to get the people responsible for his mother's death. It is the perfect combination of comedy, action, and meaningful pursuit. Ryan and Mark both give this film an 8/10 and do recommend seeing on the big screen. Send us a text This episode is brought to you by White Sheep Media. www.whitesheepmedia.com www.shopthesheep.com https://www.tiktok...

The First Omen is the prequel to the original Omen movie from the 1970's. The movie has some pretty gruesome scenes and tells the story of how Damien (the possessed child) came into existence. Mark gives the movie an overall rating 8.5/10 and says it is very well done. He goes as far as to say this is a great example of how a prequel should be done. Send us a text This episode is brought to you by White Sheep Media. www.whitesheepmedia.com www.shopthesheep.com https://www.tiktok.com...

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the most recent (2024) film in a series of movies. If you enjoy CGI battles, you're sure to enjoy this one. The movie has great action/battle sequences which is what you'd expect from a film like this which is why Ryan and Mark both give it a 7.5/10 and recommend seeing it on the big screen. In this movie, Godzilla and Kong are forced to team up once again to face a threat neither is prepared to combat alone. Their combatants are a great match for them and ...