Thousand and One, A (2023)

A THOUSAND AND ONE (2023) — (L to R) Teyana Taylor stars as "Inez de la Paz" and Aaron Kingsley Adetola stars as six year old "Terry" in writer/director A.V. Rockwell's A THOUSAND AND ONE, released by Focus Features. Credit: Courtesy of Focus Features

Title: A Thousand and One
Rating: R
Directed by: A.V. Rockwell
Written by: A.V. Rockwell
Starring: Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Courtney, Josiah Cross, William Catlett, and Terri Abney
Release Date: 3/31/2023
Running Time: 117 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Inez De La Paz (Teyana Taylor) kidnaps six-year-old Terry (Aaron Kingsley Adetola) out of the foster care system, convinced that it is one last, necessary crime on her path to redemption. Holding onto their secret and each other, mother and son set out to reclaim their home, their identity and stability in a rapidly changing New York City.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)*

Keanu Reeves as John Wick and Donnie Yen as Caine in John Wick 4. Photo Credit: Murray Close

Title: John Wick: Chapter 4
Rating: R
Directed by: Chad Stahelski
Written by: Shay Hatten and Michael Finch
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane
Release Date: 3/24/2023
Running Time: 169 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

John Wick (Keanu Reeves) uncovers a path to defeating The High Table. But before he can earn his freedom, Wick must face off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe and forces that turn old friends into foes.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits

We see Caine finally going to see his daughter, who is playing the violin in the park as she always does. He is carrying a bouquet of blue flowers. Then they show a person in a black hoodie walking towards Caine. It is Akira, who is going to avenge her father’s (Shimazu) death. As she approaches, the scene zooms to her left hand as she pulls out a box cutter and slides the blade out.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (+1 rating, 1 votes)
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Memoriam: In Memory of
Lance Reddick

Special thanks to Kristo, Tony, Frank, and Gabe for this submission

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)*

Title: Shazam! Fury of the Gods
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: David F. Sandberg
Written by: Henry Gayden and Chris Morgan
Starring: Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Jack Dylan Grazer, Adam Brody, Ross Butler, Meagan Good, D.J. Cotrona, Grace Caroline Currey, Faithe Herman, Ian Chen, Jovan Armand, Marta Milans, Cooper Andrews, Djimon Hounsou, Rachel Zegler, Lucy Liu, and Helen Mirren
Release Date: 3/17/2023
Running Time: 130 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Bestowed with the powers of the gods, Billy Batson and his fellow foster kids are still learning how to juggle teenage life with having adult Super Hero alter-egos. But when the Daughters of Atlas, a vengeful trio of ancient gods, arrive on Earth in search of the magic stolen from them long ago, Billy—aka Shazam—and his family are thrust into a battle for their superpowers, their lives, and the fate of their world.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

Emilia Harcourt and John Economos (two of Amanda Wallers’ agents) are sent out to find Billy/Shazam. They find him at an abandoned gas station deep in the woods, shooting bottles and cans with lightning bolts. The two agents extend an offer to Shazam to join the Justice Society, but Shazam eagerly agrees after hearing the word “Justice” thinking it was the Justice League (which he wants to join so he can be near Wonder Woman). After finding out that he joined the wrong group, he suggests alternate names to avoid confusion. He suggests a few, ending with The Avengers Society.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits

Dr. Sivana is sitting in his jail cell, when he hears Mister Mind (a caterpillar, just like after the first movie). Sivana complains about having to wait two years to hear from Mister Mind, and eagerly waits to hear how he’s going to get out of prison. Mister Mind starts to talk, and then says he has to do one more thing… and slithers out of the jail cell, leaving a frustrated Sivana fuming.

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

Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)

Title: Luther: The Fallen Sun
Rating: R
Directed by: Jamie Payne
Written by: Neil Cross
Starring: Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Andy Serkis, and Dermot Crowley
Release Date: 3/10/2023
Running Time: 129 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A gruesome serial killer is terrorizing London while brilliant but disgraced detective John Luther (Idris Elba) sits behind bars. Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath who now taunts him, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank and David for this submission

Devil’s Peak (2023)

Title: Devil’s Peak
Rating: NR
Directed by: Ben Young
Written by: Robert Knott
Based on the book by: David Joy
Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Hopper Penn, Brian d’Arcy James, Jackie Earle Haley, and Robin Wright
Release Date: 2/17/2023
Running Time: 97 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Set in North Carolina’s Appalachian Mountains, eighteen-year-old Jacob McNeely is torn between appeasing his meth-dealing kingpin father and leaving the mountains forever with the girl he loves.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Dave for this submission

Marlowe (2022)

Title: Marlowe
Rating: R
Directed by: Neil Jordan
Written by: William Monahan
Based on the novel by: John Banville
Starring: Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, and Jessica Lange
Release Date: 2/15/2023
Running Time: 110 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

A noir crime thriller set in late 1930’s Los Angeles, centers around a street-wise, down on his luck detective; Philip Marlowe (Liam Neeson), who is hired to find the ex-lover of a glamorous heiress (Diane Kruger), daughter of a well-known movie star (Jessica Lange). The disappearance unearths a web of lies, and soon Marlowe is involved in a dangerous, deadly investigation where everyone involved has something to hide.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Frank, Alisa, and Tony for this submission

Infinity Pool (2023)

Title: Infinity Pool
Rating: R
Directed by: Brandon Cronenberg
Written by: Brandon Cronenberg
Starring: Mia Goth, Alexander Skarsgård, Cleopatra Coleman, and Thomas Kretschmann
Release Date: 1/27/2023
Running Time: 117 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

While staying at an isolated island resort, James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi (Mia Goth), they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you’ll be executed, or, if you’re rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Tony, Michael, Frank, Gabe, Tami, Javier, and Matthew for this submission

Violent Night (2022)*

Title: Violent Night
Rating: R
Directed by: Tommy Wirkola
Written by: Pat Casey and Josh Miller
Starring: David Harbour, John Leguizamo, Edi Patterson, Cam Gigandet, Alex Hassell, Alexis Louder, and Beverly D’Angelo
Release Date: 12/2/2022
Running Time: 112 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus (David Harbour) is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

Bert takes a selfie video with one of the dead Killsquad members and tells everyone Santa is real and not to end up on the naughty list.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (-1 rating, 1 votes)
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Special thanks to DJ for this submission

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Title: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Rian Johnson
Written by: Rian Johnson
Starring: Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Janelle Monáe, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Jessica Henwick, Madelyn Cline, Kate Hudson, and Dave Bautista
Release Date: 12/23/2022
Running Time: 140 minutes

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What did you think of this film?

Benoit Blanc returns to peel back the layers in a fresh adventure that finds the intrepid detective at a lavish private estate on a Greek island, but how and why he comes to be there is only the first of many puzzles. Blanc soon meets a distinctly disparate group of friends gathering at the invitation of billionaire Miles Bron for their yearly reunion. Among those on the guest list are Miles’ former business partner Andi Brand, current Connecticut governor Claire Debella, cutting-edge scientist Lionel Toussaint, fashion designer and former model Birdie Jay and her conscientious assistant Peg, and influencer Duke Cody and his sidekick girlfriend Whiskey. As in all the best murder mysteries, each character harbors their own secrets, lies and motivations. When someone turns up dead, everyone is a suspect.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedication/Memoriam: The film is dedicated, with gratitude for a lifetime of inspiration, to

ANGELA LANSBURY AND STEPHEN SONDHEIM

Special thanks to Frank for this submission

American Murderer (2022)

Title: American Murderer
Rating: R
Directed by: Matthew Gentile
Written by: Matthew Gentile
Starring: Tom Pelphrey, Ryan Phillippe, Idina Menzel, Shantel VanSanten, and Jacki Weaver
Release Date: 10/21/2022
Running Time: Unknown

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What did you think of this film?

The true story of Jason Derek Brown, a charismatic con man turned party king who bankrolls his luxurious lifestyle through a series of scams. When his funds run low and his past catches up with him, he plots his most elaborate scheme yet and, in the process, becomes the FBI’s most unlikely – and elusive – top ten fugitive.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Tag: Crime

Thousand and One, A (2023)

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)*

Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023)*

Luther: The Fallen Sun (2023)

Devil’s Peak (2023)

Marlowe (2022)

Infinity Pool (2023)

Violent Night (2022)*

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

American Murderer (2022)

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