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train to busan

This movie was off the rails on a zombie train. Good stuff. If you like zombie movies and don’t mind subtitles (it was produced in South Korea), this one is for you. My rating: 4/5

y tu mama tambien

I saw this movie listed on a “what’s leaving Netflix in November” list. There were two Mexican actors in it that I was a fan of, so I figured I’d give it a go. It was a coming of age/road trip type of movie and was quite good. My rating …

silver linings playbook

Since we’re in the middle of an entertainment drought, I’m rewatching some shows and movies I’ve seen before. This one held up pretty well. The only thing I’m surprised about is that it seems like Jennifer Lawrence’s career never really took off. From looking at IMDB, she has a couple …

extraction

This was a pretty good action film starring one of my favorites, Chris Hemsworth. It was full of non-stop action and mindless violence, so if you’re into that sort of thing, you will probably like the movie. My rating: 3.5/5

the king of staten island

This movie was partially based on the life of its star, Pete Davidson (of Saturday Night Live fame). I don’t particularly enjoy his comedy, but this was a really good movie. It is the story of a guy in his mid-20s who is forced to grow up after his widowed …