Spirited (2022)*

Title: Spirited
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Sean Anders
Written by: Sean Anders and John Morris
Starring: Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, and Sunita Mani
Release Date: 11/11/2022
Running Time: 127 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit from three spirits. But this season, he picked the wrong Scrooge. Clint Briggs (Ryan Reynolds) turns the tables on his ghostly host until Present finds himself reexamining his own past, present and future. For the first time, “A Christmas Carol” is told from the perspective of the ghosts in this hilarious musical twist on the classic Dickens tale.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

A musical number with Clint (Ryan Reynolds) and the Ghost of Christmas Present (Will Ferrell) is featured during the start of the credits. This is followed by a second music video featuring the Ghost of Christmas Present and Marley.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits

The hotel manager gets upset by the custodian and his squeaking cart. As he starts to go after him, the manager is freaked out when the chandelier and an elk statue start swinging.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (+2 rating, 4 votes)
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Memoriam: In Loving Memory of
Michael Gagnon

Special thanks to Frank, Tambo, and Rick for this submission

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)

Title: Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
Rating: PG
Directed by: Josh Gordon and Will Speck
Written by: Will Davies
Based on the books by: Bernard Waber
Starring: Javier Bardem, Constance Wu, Winslow Fegley, Scoot McNairy, Brett Gelman, and Shawn Mendes
Release Date: 10/7/2022
Running Time: 106 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

When the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, and Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), the Primm’s must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: Sketch animations made from scenes from the film are shown during the credits.

Special thanks to Tony for this submission

Swearing Jar, The (2022)

Title: The Swearing Jar
Rating: NR
Directed by: Lindsay MacKay
Written by: Kate Hewlett
Starring: Adelaide Clemens, Douglas Smith, Patrick J. Adams, and Kathleen Turner
Release Date: 9/23/2022
Running Time: 111 minutes

IMDb

What did you think of this film?

“It is a rare and miraculous thing to find your one true soul mate.” Carey soon learns that finding two of them can pose an even greater problem.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Pinocchio (2022)

Title: Pinocchio
Rating: PG
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Written by: Robert Zemeckis and Chris Weitz
Based on the book by: Carlo Collodi
Starring: Tom Hanks, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco, Cynthia Erivo, Luke Evans, Kyanne Lamaya, Giuseppe Battiston, and Lewin Lloyd
Release Date: 9/8/2022
Running Time: 105 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

A live action and CGI retelling of the tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Bob’s Burgers Movie, The (2022)*

Title: The Bob’s Burgers Movie
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Loren Bouchard and Bernard Derriman
Written by: Nora Smith
Starring: Kristen Schaal, H. Jon Benjamin, John Roberts, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, Zach Galifianakis, Kevin Kline, and David Wain
Release Date: 5/27/2022
Running Time: 102 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The Belchers try to save the restaurant from closing as a sinkhole forms in front of it, while the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family’s restaurant.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? Yes

during the credits

The characters of the film dance around during the beginning of the credits.

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? Yes

after the credits

Tina riding is a horse with her boyfriend and three zombies into the sunset.

Is this stinger worth waiting around for? Yes (+3 rating, 3 votes)
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Memoriam: In Memory of
Dave Creek
Denise Fuller

Special thanks to Javier for this submission

Belle (2021)

Title: Belle
Rating: PG
Directed by: Mamoru Hosoda
Written by: Mamoru Hosoda
Starring: Kaho Nakamura, Ryô Narita, and Shôta Sometani
Release Date: 1/14/2022
Running Time: 121 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Suzu is a shy, everyday high school student living in a rural village. For years, she has only been a shadow of herself. But when she enters “U”, a massive virtual world, she escapes into her online persona as Belle, a gorgeous and globally-beloved singer. One day, her concert is interrupted by a monstrous creature chased by vigilantes. As their hunt escalates, Suzu embarks on an emotional and epic quest to uncover the identity of this mysterious “beast” and to discover her true self in a world where you can be anyone.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: Still images from the film are shown along the credits.

Cyrano (2021)

CyranoFeat — C_13199_R Haley Bennett stars as Roxanne and Peter Dinklage as Cyrano in Joe Wright’s CYRANO A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Pictures film Photo credit: Peter Mountain © 2021 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Title: Cyrano
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Joe Wright
Written by: Erica Schmidt
Based on the play by: Edmond Rostand
Starring: Peter Dinklage, Haley Bennett, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Ben Mendelsohn
Release Date: 12/31/2021
Running Time: 124 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

A man ahead of his time, Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage) dazzles whether with ferocious wordplay at a verbal joust or with brilliant swordplay in a duel. But, convinced that his appearance renders him unworthy of the love of a devoted friend, the luminous Roxanne (Haley Bennett), Cyrano has yet to declare his feelings for her — and Roxanne has fallen in love, at first sight, with Christian (Kelvin Harrison, Jr.).

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Sing 2 (2021)

Sing2Feat — (from left) Klaus Kickenklober (Adam Buxton, third from left), Johnny (Taron Egerton), Meena (Tori Kelly), Nooshy (Letitia Wright), Clay Calloway (Bono), Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), Porsha Crystal (Halsey), Darius (Eric Andr), Ash (Scarlett Johansson) and Gunter (Nick Kroll) in IlluminationÕs Sing 2, written and directed by Garth Jennings.

Title: Sing 2
Rating: PG
Directed by: Garth Jennings
Written by: Garth Jennings
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton, Tori Kelly, Nick Kroll, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Pharrell Williams, Letitia Wright, Eric André, Chelsea Peretti, and Bono
Release Date: 12/22/2021
Running Time: 112 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

Buster (Matthew McConaughey) has turned the New Moon Theater into a local hit, but Buster has his eyes on a bigger prize: Debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City.

But with no connections, Buster and his cast—including harried mother Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), rocker Ash (Scarlett Johansson), earnest Johnny (Taron Egerton), shy Meena (Tori Kelly) and, of course, provocateur Gunter (Nick Kroll)—have to sneak their way into the world-famous Crystal Entertainment offices, run by ruthless mogul Jimmy Crystal (Bobby Cannavale).

In a desperate attempt to get Mr. Crystal’s attention, Gunter spontaneously pitches an outrageous idea that Buster quickly runs with, promising that their new show will star rock legend Clay Calloway (Bono). Problem is, Buster has never met Clay, an artist who shut himself away from the world more than a decade ago after the loss of his wife. Even worse, Buster has failed to realize that Mr. Crystal is an egocentric gangster who would rather drop somebody off the roof of a building than be lied to.

As Gunter helps Buster dream up an out-of-this-world theatrical masterpiece, and the pressure (and sinister threats) from Mr. Crystal mount, Rosita’s leading role in the show gets ripped away and handed to Mr. Crystal’s spoiled daughter, Porsha, played by Grammy-nominated artist Halsey. Desperate to save the show, and his life, Buster embarks on a quest to find Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.

What begins as a dream of big-time success becomes an emotional reminder of the power of music to heal even the most broken heart.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Note: There are a number of various animations that are shown during the fist part of the credits.

Special thanks to Michael and Tony for this submission

West Side Story (2021)

WestSideStoryFeat — © 2019 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Photo by Ramona Rosales. Left to Right: Anybodys (Ezra Menas), Mouthpiece (Ben Cook), Action (Sean Harrison Jones); Jets leader Riff (Mike Faist); Baby John (Patrick Higgins); Tony (Ansel Elgort) and Maria (Rachel Zegler); Maria’s brother and Sharks leader Bernardo (David Alvarez); and Sharks members Quique (Julius Anthony Rubio), Chago (Ricardo Zayas), Chino (Josh Andrés Rivera), Braulio (Sebastian Serra) and Pipo (Carlos Sánchez Falú)

Title: West Side Story
Rating: PG-13
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Written by: Tony Kushner
Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler, Ariana DeBose, Ana Isabelle, Corey Stoll, Brian d’Arcy James, Curtiss Cook, and Rita Moreno
Release Date: 12/10/2021
Running Time: 156 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds.

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Dedicaton: For Dad

Special thanks to Frank and Tony for this submission

Encanto (2021)

Title: Encanto
Rating: PG
Directed by: Jared Bush, Byron Howard, and Charise Castro Smith
Written by: Charise Castro Smith, Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Jason Hand, Nancy Kruse, and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Starring: Stephanie Beatriz, María Cecilia Botero, Wilmer Valderrama, Adassa, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, Angie Cepeda, Jessica Darrow, Rhenzy Feliz, Carolina Gaitán, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, and John Leguizamo
Release Date: 11/24/2021
Running Time: 99 minutes

Official Site
IMDb

What did you think of this film?

The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel (voice of Stephanie Beatriz). But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.

Family Activity Kit PDFs
Encanto Activity Kit

Are There Any Extras During The Credits? No

Are There Any Extras After The Credits? No

Special thanks to Tony and Frank for this submission

Tag: Musical

Spirited (2022)*

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022)

Swearing Jar, The (2022)

Pinocchio (2022)

Bob’s Burgers Movie, The (2022)*

Belle (2021)

Cyrano (2021)

Sing 2 (2021)

West Side Story (2021)

Encanto (2021)

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