Gran Turismo (2023)*

Title: Gran Turismo
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Neill Blomkamp
Written by: Jason Hall, Zach Baylin, and Alex Tse
Starring: David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner, and Djimon Hounsou
Release Date: 8/25/2023
Running Time: 135 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Based on the unbelievable true story of a team of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

We see more of the action at Polyphony Digital as engineers research real cars for their game.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Frank, Michael, Tony, and Aftab for this submission

Moon, The (2023)*

Title: The Moon
Rating: NR
Directed by: Yong-hwa Kim
Written by: Yong-hwa Kim
Starring: Sol Kyung-gu, Kyung-soo Do, Kim Hee-ae, and Jo Han-chul
Release Date: 8/18/2023
Running Time: 129 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A man is left in space due to an unfortunate accident while another man on Earth struggles to bring him back safely.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

First, the idiotic Minister of Space gleefully runs to and greets astronaut Sun-woo as he gets off the plane bringing him home to Korea. Next, Sun-woo returns the stuffed animal back to Lee Sang-won’s son, who asks him if his dad really is on the moon. Son-woo answers yes, then gives Sang-won’s wife the picture with their new baby’s name written on the back. It’s her name, written backwards.
Later, Kim Jae-guk and his intern are getting ready to entertain a bunch of kids visiting their observatory. While checking out a mock spacesuit, they see an announcement on the news that Jae-guk’s ex, Yoon Moon-young, has been named the new director of NASA. Later, Jae-guk greets the kids and is upset when they run to the person in the spacesuit and start yanking the tubes out. The intern suddenly appears, and Jae-guk is surprised and wonders who’s in the suit. The astronaut removes the helmet to reveal that it’s Sun-woo, who greets Jae-guk with a salute.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Memoriam: In Memory of Bang Jun-seok
1970 – 2022

Strays (2023)*

Title: Strays
Rating: R
Directed by: Josh Greenbaum
Written by: Dan Perrault
Starring: Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte, Isla Fisher, Randall Park, Josh Gad, Harvey Guillén, Brett Gelman, Rob Riggle, Jamie Demetriou, and Sofia Vergara
Release Date: 8/18/2023
Running Time: 93 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but what if the man is a total dirtbag? In that case, it might be time for some sweet revenge, doggy style.

When Reggie (Will Ferrell), a naïve, relentlessly optimistic Border Terrier, is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug (Will Forte), Reggie is certain that his beloved owner would never leave him on purpose.

But once Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier named Bug (Jamie Foxx), a stray who loves his freedom and believes that owners are for suckers, Reggie finally realizes he was in a toxic relationship and begins to see Doug for the heartless sleazeball that he is.

Determined to seek revenge, Reggie, Bug and Bug’s pals—Maggie (Isla Fisher), a smart Australian Shepherd who has been sidelined by her owner’s new puppy, and Hunter (Randall Park), an anxious Great Dane who’s stressed out by his work as an emotional support animal—together hatch a plan and embark on an epic adventure to help Reggie find his way home … and make Doug pay by biting off the appendage he loves the most. (Hint: It’s not his foot).

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

Doug is in a hospital bed, and a doctor is reviewing his injuries. The doctor reports about some of the minor injuries, and then mentions that they found an alarming amount of fecal bacteria in him. Doug confirms that it’s from the dog pooping on his face. The doctor quickly skims through a few more pages of his report, then offhandedly mentions that they couldn’t reattach his penis. The screen goes black, and then we hear Doug yell “FUCK!”.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Frank and Stephen for this submission

Blue Beetle (2023)*

Title: Blue Beetle
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Angel Manuel Soto
Written by: Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer
Starring: Xolo Maridueña, Adriana Barraza, Damían Alcázar, Raoul Max Trujillo, Susan Sarandon, George Lopez, Elpidia Carrillo, Bruna Marquezine, Belissa Escobedo, and Harvey Guillén
Release Date: 8/18/2023
Running Time: 127 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Recent college grad Jaime Reyes returns home full of aspirations for his future, only to find that home is not quite as he left it. As he searches to find his purpose in the world, fate intervenes when Jaime unexpectedly finds himself in possession of an ancient relic of alien biotechnology: the Scarab. When the Scarab suddenly chooses Jaime to be its symbiotic host, he is bestowed with an incredible suit of armor capable of extraordinary and unpredictable powers, forever changing his destiny as he becomes the Super Hero BLUE BEETLE.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

We find that Ted Kord is still alive.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits

A clip from the El Chapulín Colorado cartoon Rudy Reyes used to distract the Kord Estate guards is shown.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Dedication: For Rudy
(1966 – 2022)

Meg 2: The Trench (2023)

Title: Meg 2: The Trench
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Ben Wheatley
Written by: Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber, and Dean Georgaris
Based on the novel by: Steve Alten
Starring: Jason Statham, Wu Jing, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Skyler Samuels, and Cliff Curtis
Release Date: 8/4/2023
Running Time: 116 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Dive into uncharted waters with Jason Statham and Wu Jing as they lead a daring research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal Megs and relentless environmental plunderers, our heroes must outrun, outsmart, and outswim their merciless predators in a pulse-pounding race against time.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Saran and Frank for this submission

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)*

Title: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Rating: PG
Directed by: Jeff Rowe and Kyler Spears
Written by: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Jeff Rowe, Dan Hernandez, Benji Samit, and Brendan O’Brien
Starring: Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne, Nicolas Cantu, John Cena, Jackie Chan, Ice Cube, Natasia Demetriou, Ayo Edebiri, Giancarlo Esposito, Post Malone, Brady Noon, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and Maya Rudolph
Release Date: 8/2/2023
Running Time: 99 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

Cellphone videos show how each of the turtles and April are getting along in high school with their various clubs and activities. We also see Leo and April researching TCRL labs. We then see them at the prom, where the video zooms out to reveal it’s a surveillance camera tracking the turtles. Cynthia Utrom is watching them and scheming how to capture them. She issues the command: “Bring me… The Shredder.”, ending with an over-the-shoulder shot of Shredder on a NYC rooftop, looking upon the city.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Special thanks to Frank, Zion, and Bobby for this submission

Barbie (2023)

Title: Barbie
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Greta Gerwig
Written by: Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach
Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Rhea Perlman, Will Ferrell, Michael Cera, Ariana Greenblatt, Ana Cruz Kayne, Emma Mackey, Hari Nef, Alexandra Shipp, Kingsley Ben-Adir, Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Scott Evans, Jamie Demetriou, Connor Swindells, Sharon Rooney, Nicola Coughlan, Ritu Arya, Dua Lipa, and Helen Mirren
Release Date: 7/21/2023
Running Time: 114 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

To live in Barbie Land is to be a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: Images of different kinds of Barbie and Ken dolls through history are shown during part of the credits.

Special thanks to Allison for this submission

Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)*

Title: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
Written by: Erik Jendresen and Christopher McQuarrie
Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham, Greg Tarzan Davis, Charles Parnell, Frederick Schmidt, Cary Elwes, Mark Gatiss, Indira Varma, and Rob Delaney
Release Date: 7/12/2023
Running Time: 163 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan’s past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission – not even the lives of those he cares about most.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits

We hear the electronic growling sound of “The Entity” as the credits end.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (No Ratings Yet)
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Memoriam: In Memory of
Sumner Redstone
Film Lover and Friend

Special thanks to Allison, Frank, and Javier for this submission

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

Title: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: James Mangold
Written by: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, and David Koepp
Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Antonio Banderas, John Rhys-Davies, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Thomas Kretschmann, Toby Jones, Boyd Holbrook, Olivier Richters, Ethann Isidore, and Mads Mikkelsen
Release Date: 6/30/2023
Running Time: 154 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Memoriam: In memory of Michael DeBeer

Memoriam: In Memory of Nic Cupac

Special thanks to Michael and Frank for this submission

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken (2023)

Title: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Rating: PG
Directed by: Kirk DeMicco and Faryn Pearl
Written by: Pam Brady, Elliott DiGuiseppi, Kirk DeMicco, and Brian C. Brown
Starring: Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Annie Murphy, Sam Richardson, Liza Koshy, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Jaboukie Young-White, Blue Chapman, Eduardo Franco, Ramona Young, Echo Kellum, Nicole Byer, and Jane Fonda
Release Date: 6/30/2023
Running Time: 90 minutes

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IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Sometimes the hero you are meant to be lies just beneath the surface.

Sweet, awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman (Lana Condor) is desperate to fit in at Oceanside High, but she mostly just feels invisible.

She’s math-tutoring her skater-boy crush (Jaboukie Young-White), who only seems to admire her for her fractals, and she’s prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach because her over-protective supermom (Toni Collette), has forbade Ruby from ever getting in the water.

But when she breaks her mom’s #1 rule, Ruby will discover that she is a direct descendant of the warrior Kraken queens and is destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother (Jane Fonda), the Warrior Queen of the Seven Seas.

The Kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids who have been battling with the Kraken for eons. There’s one major, and immediate, problem with that: The school’s beautiful, popular new girl, Chelsea (Annie Murphy) just happens to be a mermaid. Ruby will ultimately need to embrace who she is and go big to protect those she loves most.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Javier, Jake, and Stephen for this submission

Tag: Adventure