FRIDAY FAMILY FILM NIGHT

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing HIDDEN FIGURES (2016), from the book Hidden Figures: The Story of the African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly, a script by Allison Schroeder and Theodore Melfi, the film is directed by Theodore Melfi.Three brilliant African American mathematicians—Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in NASA history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit.  Operating in a segregated work environment during the height of the space race and the Civil Rights Movement, these trailblazing women shatter racial and gender barriers to perform complex calculations that propel the United States forward.  Through their remarkable intellect, resilience, and unwavering determination, they prove their indispensable value to the space program and secure their rightful places in history.  The film clocks in at 2 h and 7 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on HBO Max but also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.This one goes out to the lovely, incandescent and amazing Sabina - HBD (and don't you act like this isn't happening) and we're sending you with all the love in our hearts onto your new journey XO#HiddenFigures # MargotLeeShetterly #AllisonSchroeder #TheodoreMelfi #KatherineJohnson #TarajiPHenson #DorothyVaughan #OctaviaSpencer #MaryJackson #JanelleMonáe #AlHarrison #KevinCostner #VivianMitchell #KirstenDunst #PaulStafford #JimParsons #ColonelJimJohnson #MahershalaAli #LeviJackson #AldisHodge #JohnGlenn #GlenPowell #Ruth #KimberlyQuinn # KarlZielinski #OlekKrupa # SamTurner #KurtKrause #JimWebb #KenStrunk #YoungKatherineColeman #LidyaJewett #MrsJoyletteColeman #DonnaBiscoe #JoyletteJohnson #ArianaNeal #ConstanceJohnson #SaniyyaSidney #KathyJohnson #ZaniJonesMbayise #LeviJacksonJr  #TreStokes #SelahKimbroJones #CarolynMarieJackson #HowardVaughan #CoreyMendellParker #LeonardVaughan #AshtonTyler #KennethVaughan #AlkoyaBrunson #YoungerJoyletteColeman #KaranKendrick #JoshuaColeman #JaidenKaine #MarionSmithson #GregoryAlanWilliams #Docudrama #PeriodDrama #Biography #Drama #History  @HBOMax  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THE PRINCESS DIARIES (2001), a coming-of-age romantic comedy from a script by Gina Wendkos, based on Meg Cabot's novel with directing credits to Garry Marshall.  An awkward and socially invisible San Francisco teenager named Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) discovers her life turned upside down when her estranged grandmother visits and reveals she is the queen of a European principality called Genovia.  Thrust into an intensive "princess boot camp" to prepare for her royal ascension, Mia must learn how to navigate high society, deal with sudden school popularity, and decide whether she wants to embrace a life of crown and duty.  With the help of her loyal best friend and a stylish royal makeover, she learns to step into her own confidence just as the time arrives to make her official public choice at the upcoming Independence Day ball.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 55 m, is rated G and we caught the film on Disney+ but it's also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ThePrincessDiaries #MegCabot #GarryMarshall #GinaWendkos #AnneHathaway #Mia #JulieAndrews #QueenClarisse #HectorElizondo #Joe #HeatherMatarazzo #Lilly #RobertSchwartzman #Michael #CarolineGodall #Helen #MandyMoore #Lana #ErikVonDetten #Josh #SeanOBryan #MrOConnell #SandraOh #VPGupta #KathleenMarshall #Charlotte #MindyBurbano #GymTeacherHarbula #KimleighSmith #MusicTeacherWells #FeelGoodRomance #RomanticComedy #HighConceptComedy #TeenComedy #TeenRomance #Comedy #Family #Romance  @DisneyPlus  @PrimeVideo⁩  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing STRICTLY BALLROOM (1992), from a script by Baz Luhrmann, Andrew Bovell and Craig Pearce, the film is directed by Baz Luhrmann.  An ambitious young competitive dancer named Scott Hastings (Paul Mercurio) shocks the rigid ballroom dancing establishment by performing his own unauthorized, flashy steps instead of following the strict rules.  After his traditional partner abandons him in fear of a disqualification, Scott forms an unlikely partnership with Fran (Tara Morice), a self-described beginner who convinces him to let her help him dance his own way.  As the duo trains together with Fran’s family to master the passionate Paso Doble, they must fight against the corrupt dance federation and Scott's overbearing family to perform their unique routine at the upcoming Pan-Pacific Grand Prix.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 34 m, is rated R and we caught the film on the Hoopla App but it's currently streaming on Prime Video and Pluto TV, as well as being available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#StrictlyBallroom #BazLuhrmann #AndrewBovell #CraigPearce #PaulMercurio #Scott #TaraMorice #Fran #BillHunter #BarryFife #PatThomson #Shirley #BarryOtto #Doug #GiaCarides #Liz #PeterWhitford #Les #JohnHannan #Ken #SoniaKruger #Tina #KrisMcQuade #Charm #PipMushin #Wayne #LeoniePage #Vanessa #AntonioVargas #Rico #Romance #Comedy #Drama #Parody #Farce  @PrimeVideo⁩  @PlutoTV  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which Christina D and Kid 1 join me in reviewing THE ODYSSEY (2026), an epic action-fantasy film from writer/director Christopher Nolan and based on "The Odyssey" by Homer.  The cunning Greek king Odysseus (Matt Damon) fights through a harrowing, decade-long journey to return to his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland) after the conclusion of the Trojan War.  Plagued by the whims of vengeful gods, mythical monsters, and his own internal trauma, he must use every ounce of his legendary intellect to survive the perilous seas.  Meanwhile, back in Ithaca, his loyal family struggles to fend off a swarm of aggressive suitors vying for control of his kingdom while waiting for his long-overdue homecoming..  The film clocks in at 2 h 52 m, is rated R, and is currently in theaters.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheOdyssey #Homer #ChristopherNolan #TravisScott #Bard #MattDamon #Odysseus #RobertPattinson #Antinous #CoreyHawkins #Polybus #JarrethJMerz #Leodes #NikoNicotera #Peisander #TomHolland #Telemachus #ElliotPage #Sinon #ShilohFernandez #FirstTrojan #RafiGavron #SecondTrojan #AnneHathaway #Penelope #ElyesGabel #Elatus #IddoGoldberg #Amphimedon #JamieHarris #Agelus #JohnAles #BeggarInIthaca #RaimyLang #TeenageAntinous #MasonCufari #TeenageSinon #JohnLeguizamo #Eumaeus #MiaGoth #Melantho #RyanHurst #Mentor #SawyerAsArgus #NodAsArgus #KateFuglei #Eurycleia #BennySafdie #Agamemnon #AdamCroasdell #AntinousFather #MickeyShilowich #InfantTelemachus #KaterinaAntemelMpa #Iphigenia #HimeshPatel #Eurylochus #JovanAdepo #Elpenor #AndrewHoward #Polites #JoshStewart #Antiphates #LoganMarshallGreen #Melanthius #NickETarabay #Pilot #CharlizeTheron #Calypso #Zendaya #Athena #JonBernthal #Menelaus #JimmyGonzales #Cepheus #JesseGarcia #Menetus #RyanDeQuintal #Ilus #WillYunLee #Anchialus #AnthonyMolinari #Perimedes #StephenMurphy #Phemius #MattLasky #Peisenor #IanCasselberry #Dolios #SeanAvery #Laodamas #YannisKokiasmenos #OldManAtCoastalVillage #BillIrwin #Cyclops #MauriceCompte #StewardOfMenelaus #LupitaNyongo #Helen  #Clytemnestra #XavierBrown #TrojanCivilian #JessieCohen #TrojanCivilian #ChessLopez #TrojanCivilian #CraigGellis #TrojanCivilian #ArtounNazareth #TrojanCivilian #ChrisRiggi #TrojanCivilian #TylerBeardsley #ThirdTrojan #DanielDorr #FourthTrojan #BarnabyNolan #LaestrygonianChild #JohnKing #LaestrygonianChild #SamanthaMorton #Circe #JamesRemar #Tiresias #BrianVernel #Irus #ActionEpic  #AdventureEpic #FantasyEpic  # Quest #SeaAdventure  #PeriodDrama #SwordAndSandal #Tragedy #Action #Adventure  #Fantasy #InTheaters  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing TROY (2004), an epic historical drama  from director Wolfgang Petersen, from a script by David Benioff and based on the poem "The Iliad" by Homer.  The forbidden love affair between Prince Paris of Troy (Orlando Bloom) and Queen Helen of Sparta (Diane Kruger) sparks an international war when they flee to the fortified Trojan city together.  Seeking retribution for the insult to his family, King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson) convinces his ruthless brother, King Agamemnon (Brian Cox), to unite the Greek armies and launch a massive invasion to conquer Troy and expand his empire.  As the massive conflict unfolds outside the legendary walls, the arrogant Greek warrior Achilles (Brad Pitt) and the noble Trojan prince Hector (Eric Bana) clash in a legendary rivalry that will ultimately decide the fate of the entire civilization.  The film clocks in at 2 h 43 m, is rated R, is currently streaming on Peacock but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Troy #Homer #WolfgangPetersen #DavidBenioff #JulianGlover #Triopas#BrianCox #Agamemnon #NathanJones #Boagrius #BradPitt #Achilles #JohnShrapnel #Nestor #BrendanGleeson #Menelaus #DianeKruger #Helen #EricBana #Hector #OrlandoBloom #Paris #SiriSvegler #Polydora #KenBones #Hippasus #MarkLewisJones #Tecton #GarrettHedlund#Patroclus #SeanBean #Odysseus #JulieChristie #Thetis #PeterOToole #Priam #JamesCosmo #Glaucus #NigelTerry #Archeptolemus #TrevorEve #Velior #OwainYeoman #Lysander #SaffronBurrows #Andromache #ActionEpic #PeriodDrama #SwordAndSandal #Tragedy #Action #Adventure  @Peacock  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Kid 1 join me in reviewing THE NIGHT COMES FOR US (2018), an action thriller from writer/director Timo Tjahjanto. A high-ranking elite enforcer for the Southeast Asian Triad named Ito (Joe Taslim) undergoes a crisis of conscience during a brutal mission and decides to spare a young girl's life. By turning his back on his former syndicate, Ito triggers an unrelenting manhunt across the streets of Jakarta, pitting him against waves of deadly assassins and his former best friend, a rising gang prospect named Arian (Iko Uwais). As the city descends into a relentless night of visceral, bone-breaking violence, Ito must fight tooth and nail to protect the child and survive the sheer bloodbath unleashed by his old employers. The film clocks in at 2 h 1 m, is rated TV-MA (but probably an R) and is currently streaming on Netflix. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheNightComesForUs #TimoTjahjanto #JoeTaslim #Ito #ikoUwais #Arian #AshaKenyeriBermudez #SummyPang #ChienWu #SalvitaDecorte #AbimanaAryasatya #Fatih #ZackLee #Bobby #DimasAnggara #Wisnu #Gangster #KungFu #MartialArts #OnePersonArmy #PsychologicalThriller #Action #Crime #Thriller @Netflix #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Kid 1 join me in reviewing THE FURIOUS (2025), from director Kenji Tanigaki, a high-octane action thriller from a screen story by Tin Shu Mak, Zhilong Lei, Kwan-Sin Shum and Frank Hui.A quiet handyman named Wang Wei (Xie Miao) watches in horror as his visiting daughter is abducted by a ruthless human trafficking syndicate.  When local authorities refuse to help due to deep-seated corruption, Wei embarks on a relentless, bone-crushing rampage to tear through the criminal underworld and get her back.  Teaming up with an equally desperate journalist named Navin (Joe Taslim) whose own wife went missing, the duo plunges into an explosive, martial-arts-fueled war of survival against the syndicate's deadliest enforcers.  The film clocks in at 1 h 53 m, is rated R and is in theaters or to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheFurious #KenjiTanigaki #TinShuMak #ZhilongLei #KwanSinShum #Frank Hui #MaioXie #WangWei #JoeTaslim #Navin #EnyouYang #Rainy #BrianLe #Ho #YayanRuhian #Tak #JeeJaYanin #Matia #JoeyIwanaga #Paklung #SahajakBoonthanakit #MrSong #ManatsanunPhanlerdwongsakul #Yadong #GuoJunqing #Marky #Winai #DonkeyHead #SahatchaiChumrun #KunTaiLuo #MarutCharoensub #Madi #SonnyChatwiriyahcai #Carter #ChayanithRiddhimat #Ramu #TanapolChuksrida #Basso #KittiphoomWongpentak #Sacha #MimiChu #HairSalonOwner #ShanTam #ShelterDirector #Mandarin #KungFu #MartialArts #OnePersonArmy #PsychologicalThriller #Action #Crime #Thriller  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Kid 1 and 2 join me in reviewing THE FALL (2006), from director Tarsem Singh, a visually breathtaking fantasy drama based on Valeri Petrov's 1981 screenplay "Yo Ho Ho," the film has screenplay credits to Dan Gilroy, Nico Soultanakis and Tarsem Singh.A injured silent-era stuntman named Roy Walker (Lee Pace) recuperates in a Los Angeles hospital bed in 1915 after a nearly fatal accident. To pass the time and manipulate a clever, broken-armed young girl named Alexandria (Catinca Untaru) into stealing morphine for him, Roy begins spinning an epic, swashbuckling tale of five heroic outlaws on a quest for revenge against an evil governor. As Roy's bitter despair bleeds into the fantastical narrative, Alexandria begins weaving her own desires into the story, forcing the two to navigate a blurring line between the tragic reality of Roy's world and the vivid realms of their imagination. The film clocks in at 1 h 57 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Mubi and to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheFall #TarsemSingh #DanGilroy #NicoSoultanakis #YoHoHo #ValeriPetrov #CatincaUntaru #Alexandria #JustineWaddell#NurseEvelyn #SisterEvelyn #LeePace#Roy #MaskedBandit #KimUylenbroek #Doctor #AlexanderTheGreat #AidenLithgow #AlexandersMessenger #SeanGilder #WaltPurdy #RonaldFrance #Otto #AndrewRoussouw#MrSabatini #MichaelHuff #DrWhitaker #GrantSwanby #FatherAugustine #EmilHostina #AlexandriasFather #BlackBandit#RobinSmith #Luigi #OneLeggedActor #JeetuVerma #Indian #OrangePicker #LeoBill #Darwin #Orderly #MarcusWesley #OttaBenga #IceDeliveryMan #AyeshaVerman #IndiansBride#JulianBleach #Mystic #OrangePicker #KetutRina #ChiefMystic#CamillaWaldman #CryingWoman #ElviraDeatcu #AlexandriasMother #EmmaJohnstone #AlexandriasSister #DanielCaltagirone #Sinclair #GovernorOdious #NicoSoultanakis #Horace #JonKamen #Morty #KarenHaacke #Alice #FairyTale #PschologicalDrama #Quest #Adventure #Drama #Fantasy @Mubi @PrimeVideo #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing MIRROR MIRROR (2012), from director Tarsem Singh's fantasy adventure from a screen story by Melisa Wallack and screenplay credits to Marc Klein and Jason Keller. A vain and ruthless evil queen (Julia Roberts) rules over a once-prosperous kingdom, keeping her beautiful stepdaughter, Snow White (Lily Collins), locked away in the palace while bleeding the citizenry dry with exorbitant taxes. When Snow White finally escapes into the enchanted forest and crosses paths with a band of resourceful, highway-robbing outlaws—referred to locally as dwarfs—she learns to fight back and begins rallying the oppressed kingdom to reclaim her birthright. As the queen attempts to secure her power and win the affections of a visiting prince (Armie Hammer) through dark magic and deception, Snow White must lead her newfound companions to overthrow the tyranny and restore light to the land. The film clocks in at 1 h 46 m, is rated R and is currently streaming and to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#MirrorMirror #TarsemSingh #Melisawallack #marcKlein #JasonKeller #JuliaRoberts #TheQueen #LilyCollins #SnowWhite #ArmieHammer #PrinceAlcott #NathanLane #Brighton #JordanPrentice #Napoleon #MarkPovinelli #HalfPint #JoeGnoffo #Grub #DannyWoodburn #Grimm #SebastianSaraceno #Wolf #MartinKlebba #Butcher #RonaldLeeClark #Chuckles #RobertEmms #Renbock #MareWinningham #BakerMargaret #MichaelLerner #Baron #SeanBean #King #FairyTale #SwordAndSorcery #Comedy #Family #Adventure #Drama #Fantasy @PrimeVideo #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Kid 1 joins me in reviewing PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (2004), director Joel Schumacher’s 2004 cinematic adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical, with screenplay credits to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Joel Schumacher, and based off Gaston Leroux's novel "Le Fantôme de L'Opéra". A disfigured, musical genius known only as the Phantom (Gerard Butler) haunts the catacombs of the Paris Opera House while secretly tutoring a rising young chorus girl named Christine Daaé (Emmy Rossum). As the Phantom’s obsession with Christine deepens, he resorts to increasingly sinister acts of sabotage and terror to ensure she takes center stage, driving a wedge between her and her childhood sweetheart, Raoul (Patrick Wilson). Caught between her deep gratitude and pity for her mysterious mentor and her genuine love for Raoul, Christine finds herself trapped in a dangerous emotional triangle as the opera house descends into absolute chaos. The film clocks in at 1 h 34 m, is rated PG-13 and currently streaming on YouTube TV and to buy/rent on Prime Video. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ThePhantomOfTheOpera #JoelSchumacher #AndrewLloydWebber #GastonLeroux #GerardButler #ThePhantom #EmmyRossum #Christine #PatrickWilson #Raoul #MirandaRichardson #MadameGiry #MinnieDriver #Carlotta #CiaranHinds #Firmin #SimonCallow #Andre #VictorMcGuire #Piangi #JenniferEllison #Meg #MurrayMelvin #Reyer #KevinMcNally #Buquet #JamesFleet #Lefevre #Arthur #StanJones #Narrator #Thriller #Romance #Musical #Drama #TragicRomance #RomanticEpic #PopMusical #PeriodDrama #Epic #CostumeDrama @YouTubeTV @PrimeVideo #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Kid 2 join me in reviewing LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986), a musical horror-comedy from director Frank Oz, with screenplay and musical play credits to Howard Ashman, and based off 1960s screenplay by Charles B. Griffith and Roger Corman's film.  A timid and down-on-his-luck floral assistant named Seymour Krelborn (Rick Moranis) working in a dilapidated Skid Row flower shop discovers a strange, exotic new plant that he names "Audrey II."  As Seymour desperately tries to win the affections of his coworker Audrey (Ellen Greene), he soon realizes the bizarre plant requires a steady diet of fresh human blood to survive, causing it to grow into a gargantuan, talking attraction.  With his newfound fame and romance hanging in the balance, Seymour finds himself sinking deeper into a horrific cycle of feeding the increasingly demanding botanical monster before its dark origins and global ambitions are fully unleashed.  The film clocks in at 1 h 34 m, is rated PG-13 and currently streaming on Hoopla and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #LittleShopOfHorrors #FrankOz #HowardAshman #RogerCorman #CharlesBGriffith #LeviStubbs #Audrey2 #RickMoranis #Seymour #EllenGreene #Audrey #VincentGardenia #Mushnik #SteveMartin #OrinScrivelloDDS #TichinaArnold #Crystal #MichelleWeeks #Ronette #TishaCampbell #Chiffon #JimBelushi #Patrick #JohnCandy #Wink #ChristopherGuest #Customer #BillMurray #Arthur #StanJones #Narrator #Comedy #Horror #Tragedy #SupernaturalHorror #RockMusical #PopMusical #PeriodDrama #MonsterHorror #Farce #DarkComedy  @Hoopla  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing NEXT GOAL WINS (2023), a biographical sports comedy from director, Taika Waititi, with writing credits to Taika Waititi and Iain Morris.  A hot-headed, down-on-his-luck football coach named Thomas Rongen (Michael Fassbender) is sent to American Samoa to lead their national team, widely considered one of the worst squads in the world. Facing the daunting task of turning the inexperienced, disorganized group into a competitive team capable of winning a single game, Rongen is forced to shift his focus from professional ego to understanding the unique cultural spirit of his players. Through this journey, he discovers that the team’s true victory lies not in the scoreboard, but in the profound personal transformation and newfound joy they find through playing the sport together.  The film clocks in at 1 h 44 m, is rated PG-13 and currently streaming on Tubi and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#NextGoalWins #TaikaWaititi #IainMorris #MichaelFassbender #ThomasRongen #OscarKightley #Tavita #Kaimana #Jaiyah #DavidFane #Ace #RachelHouse #Ruth #BeulahKoale #Daru #UliLatukefu #NickySalapu #SemuFilipo #Rambo #ChrisAlosio #Jonah #LehiMakisiFalepapalangi #Pisa #IoaneGoodhue #Smiley #HioPelesasa #Samson #Football #Soccer #Comedy #Sport  @Tubi  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing SHAOLIN SOCCER (2001), from a screenplay by Stephen Chow, Kan-Cheung Tsang, Min-Hun Fung and Chih-Chiang Fung.  The film is directed by Stephen Chow.    A former Shaolin monk struggling to make ends meet in modern-day society reunites his estranged, martial-arts-trained brothers to form an unorthodox soccer team.  By combining their mystical, superhuman fighting techniques with the mechanics of professional football, they hope to promote the benefits of Shaolin kung fu while rising through the ranks of the competitive national tournament.  As their team gains popularity, they must face off against a brutal, cheating rival squad that uses advanced technology and dark tactics to maintain their dominance over the sport.  The film clocks in at 1 h 27 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Pluto TV and Tubi but is also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ShaolinSoccer #StephenChow #Kan-CheungTsang #Min-HunFung #Chih-ChiangFung #stephenChow #MightySteelLegSing #ManatNg #GoldenLegFung #WeiZhao #Mui #YinTse #TeamEvilCoachHung #YatFeiWong #IronHead #FirstBrother #MeilinMo #HookingLeg #SecondBrother #KaiManTin #IronShirt #ThirdBrother ##DannyKwokKwanChan #LightningHands #FourthBrother #TzeChungLam #LightWeight #SmallBrother #Cantonese #MartialArts #Parody #Slapstick #Soccer #Action #Comedy #Fantasy #Sport  @PlexTv  #Tubi  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE (2026), from director Travis Knight, from a script by Chris Butler, Aaron Nee, Adam Nee and Dave Callaham.  A young Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) finds himself stranded on Earth for fifteen years after being separated from his home planet of Eternia and his magical Sword of Power during a brutal attack.  When he finally recovers the sword as an adult, he is whisked back to his war-torn home, only to discover that the kingdom has fallen under the tyrannical rule of the ruthless warlock Skeletor (Jared Leto).  Alongside his childhood friend Teela (Camila Mendes) and a band of heroic warriors, Adam must embrace his destiny and transform into the legendary champion He-Man to reclaim his heritage and restore peace to Eternia.  The film clocks in at 2 h 20 m, is rated PG-13 and currently in theaters.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#MastersOfTheUniverse #TravisKnight #ChrisButler #AaronNee #AdamNee #DaveCallaham #NicholasGalitzine #Adam #HeMan #CamilaMendes #Teela #IdrisElba #Duncan #JaredLeto #Skeletor #JóhannesHaukurJóhannesson #Fisto #JonXueZhang #RamMan #AlsionBrie #EvilLyn #SamCWilson #TrapJaw #CharlotteRiley #QueenMarlena #JamesPurefoy #KingRandor #MorenaBaccarin #TheSorceress #KristenWiig #Roboto #ChristiaanBettridge #Dian #ArtieWilkinsonHunt #YoungAdam #EireFarrell #YoungTeela #JamesWilkinson #Mekaneck #DolphLundgren #MachoManAtGym #KojoAttah #TriKlops #HungDanteDong #Karg #JamesApps #Spikor #HafþórJúlíusBjörnsson #GoatMan #ArunBassi #PigBoy #ChristtianVunipola #Hussein #SasheerZamata #Suzie #MastersOfTheUniverse #Superhero #SwordAndSorcery #Action #Adventure #SciFi #Quest #Fantasy #Family #NewRelease #InTheaters  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which Kid 2 joins me in reviewing THE SHEEP DETECTIVES (2026), director Kyle Balda's mystery comedy, from a script by Craig Mazin and based on Leonie Swann's novel, "Three Bags Full".  A lonely shepherd named George (Hugh Jackman) spends his evenings reading murder mysteries to his flock, unaware that his woolly companions have become highly intelligent students of the genre.  When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the sheep - led by an observant ewe named Lily (voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus) - take it upon themselves to investigate the crime and uncover the truth behind their master's passing.  As they venture out of their quiet meadow and into the complex human world, the unlikely detectives must decipher clues, navigate human social circles, and confront deep-seated prejudices to bring the true killer to justice.  The film clocks in at 1 h 49 m, is rated PG and while we caught it in theaters, it is currently streaming on Prime Video, as an Amazon MGM Studios production in collaboration with Lord Miller and Three Strange Angels.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ThreeBagsFull #LeonieSwann #TheSheepDetectives #KyleBalda #CraigMazin #HughJackman #George #JuliaLouisDreyfus #Lily #ChrisODowd #Mopple #BrettGolstein #RonnieAndReggie #ReginaHall #Cloud #SirPatrickStewart #SirRitchfield #BellaRamsey #Zora #RhysDarby #WoolEyes #BryanCranston #Sebastian #AroopShergill #Daisy #JasperAmbrose #Oliver #IshiAgrawal #Pickles #TommyBirchall #ThewinterLamb #TosinCole #Caleb #ConlethHill #Ham #HongChau #Beth #NicholasBraun #OfficerDerry #KobnaHoldbrookSmith #ReverendHillcoate #NicholasGalitzine #Elliot #MandeepDhillion #PostwomanJo #LaraineNewman #FaintingSheep #SarahFind #Tonia #MollyGordon #Rebecca #EmmaThompson #Lydia #AnimalAdventure #BumblingDetective #Whodunnit #Comedy #Family #Mystery #NewRelease #InTheaters  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing BEGINNERS (2010), a  romantic drama from writer/director, Mike Mills.  A graphic artist named Oliver (Ewan McGregor) struggles to process his complex emotions following the death of his mother and the subsequent, life-altering confession from his elderly father, Hal (Christopher Plummer), that he is gay.  As Oliver navigates his grief and learns to embrace his father's newfound zest for life and pursuit of an authentic identity, he begins to see his own past and future through a fresh, more vulnerable lens.  While attempting to heal, Oliver meets a captivating but guarded French actress named Anna (Mélanie Laurent), forcing him to decide if he is finally ready to confront his fear of commitment and pursue a meaningful connection of his own.  The film clocks in at 1 h 45 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Peacock but also available on other streaming services.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Beginners #MikeMills #EwanMcGregor #Oliver #ChristopherPlummer #Hal #MélanieLaurent #Anna #GoranVisnjic #Andy #KaiLennox #Elliot #MaryPageKeller #Georgia #KeeganBoos #YoungOliver #ChinaShavers #Shauna #Cosmo #Arthur #Romance #Comedy #Drama #QuirkyRomance #FeelGoodRomance  @Prime  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER (1999), a satirical romantic comedy from writers Brian Peterson and Jamie Babbit, the film is directed by Jamie Babbit. A bubbly high school cheerleader named Megan Bloomfield (Natasha Lyonne) finds her life turned upside down when her parents and friends stage an intervention to send her to a conversion therapy camp. Under the strict supervision of the camp's dogmatic leader, Megan is forced to participate in bizarre, gender-coded exercises designed to "cure" her of her perceived homosexuality. However, the plan backfires when Megan begins to develop genuine feelings for a rebellious fellow camper named Graham (Clea DuVall), leading her to embrace her true identity despite the camp's oppressive atmospheres. The film clocks in at 1 h 25 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Peacock but also available on other streaming services. Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ButImACheerleader #JamieBabbit #BrianPeterson #NatashaLyonne #Megan #MinkStole #Nancy #BudCort #Peter #CathyMoriarty #Mary #EddieCibrian #Rock #RuPaul #Mike #MelanieLynskey #Hilary #CleaDuVall #Graham #KatrinaPhillips #Jan #KatherineTowne #Sinead #JoelMichaely #Joel #DouglasSpain #Andre #DanteBasco #Dolph #KipPardue #Clayton #WesleyMann #Lloyd #RichardMoll #Larry #DarkComedy #ComingOfAge #TeenComedy #TeenDrama #TeenRomance #QuirkyComedy #RomanticComedy #Satire #Comedy #LGBT+ #LGBTPlusStories #Pride #PrideMonth #PrideMonth2026 @Peacock #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing THEY WILL KILL YOU (2026), an action-horror-comedy from writers Kirill Sokolov and Alex Litvak, the film is directed by Kirill Sokolov.  An ex-convict named Asia Reaves (Zazie Beetz) takes a housekeeping job at a prestigious, mysterious New York City high-rise called "The Virgil" while searching for her estranged younger sister.  She soon discovers that the building’s wealthy, elite residents are members of a centuries-old Satanic cult that maintains its immortality through dark rituals and human sacrifice.  Armed with the combat skills she honed in prison, Asia must transform into a one-woman army to fight her way through the building’s labyrinthine floors and rescue her sister from the clutches of the murderous inhabitants.  The film clocks in at 1 h 34 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on HBO Max.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.This episode goes out to all my loveys - Leshai, Rashema, Chimene, Marsha and Tocarra.#TheyWillKillYou #KirillSokolov #AlexLitvak #ZazieBeetz #AsiaReaves #Myha'la #MariaReaves #PatriciaArquette #Lily #PatersonJoseph #Ray #TomFelton #Kevin #HeatherGraham #Sharon #WillieLudik #Bob #DavidViviers #TallSteve #GabeGabriel #ShortSteve #ViktoriaKorotkova #Sophia #JamesRemar #PigHeadVoice #DarkComedy #OnePersonArmy #PsychologicalHorror #SplatterHorror #Action #Comedy #Horror #Thriller  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which Kid 1 joins me in reviewing I LOVE BOOSTERS (2026), an  absurdist crime comedy from writer/director Boots Riley.  A struggling aspiring designer named Corvette (Keke Palmer) leads a crew of shoplifters known as "The Velvet Gang" who steal high-end fashion to redistribute it to their community at a discount.  Their radical "fashion-forward philanthropy" escalates into a surreal, high-stakes conflict when Corvette decides to target the haughty billionaire fashion mogul Christie Smith (Demi Moore) after discovering the designer has stolen one of her personal creations.  As their quest for justice descends into chaos involving bizarre technology and a battle against corporate exploitation, the group must navigate a rapidly unraveling reality to challenge the systemic inequality of the fashion industry.  The film clocks in at 1 h 53 m, is rated R and is currently in theaters - go check it out.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ILoveBoosters #BootsRiley #KekePalmer #Corvette #NaomiAckie #Sade #TaylourPaige #Mariah #PoppyLiu #Jianhu #EizaGonzález #Violeta #DemiMoore #ChristieSmith #RachelWalters #Stevie #DonCheadle #DrJack #LaKeithStanfield #PinkyRingGuy #AlanZ #LiPan #WillPoulter #Grayson Adventure #Comedy #Crime #Drama #SciFi #Thriller #NewRelease #InTheaters  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing CAUGHT STEALING (2025), from a screenplay by Charlie Huston, the film is directed by Darren Aronofsky.  A former baseball prodigy turned bartender named Hank Thompson (Austin Butler) finds his quiet life in 1998 New York City upended when he agrees to pet-sit for his eccentric neighbor.  Unbeknownst to him, the favor pulls him into the crosshairs of several ruthless criminal factions, including Russian and Hasidic mobsters, who are all desperate to recover a hidden fortune linked to the neighbor’s apartment.  As Hank is forced into a violent, high-stakes game of survival across the city, he must confront his own troubled past and personal demons to stay alive and protect those he holds dear.  The film clocks in at 1 h 47 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on Netflix but is also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#CaughtStealing #DarrenAronofsky #CharlieHuston #AustinButler #Hank #ReginaKing #DetectiveRoman #ZoeKravitz #Zoe #MattSmith #Russ ##LievSchreiber #Lipa #VincentDOnofrio #Shmully #BadBunny #Colorado #NikitaKukushkin #Pavel #YuriKolokolnikov #Aleksei #GriffinDunne #Paul #ActionBronson #Amtrak #CarolKane #Bubbe #Tonic #BudTheCat #Drama #DarkComedy #Gangster #PsychologicalDrama  PsychologicalThriller #Crime #Comedy #Thriller  @Netfix  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Kid 1 join me in reviewing MARTY SUPREME(2025), from a screenplay from Josh Safdie and Ronald Bronstein, the film is directed by Josh Safdie.  An ambitious and cocky shoe salesman named Marty Mauser (Timothée Chalamet) navigates the gritty, high-stakes world of competitive table tennis in 1950s New York City.  Driven by a desperate, relentless obsession to be recognized as the world champion, Marty hustles through global tournaments and chaotic personal entanglements, frequently jeopardizing his own life and relationships in his single-minded pursuit of greatness.  As his reckless behavior forces him into increasingly dangerous situations, he is confronted with the stark reality of whether his insatiable ego will lead him to triumph or total self-destruction.  The film clocks in at 2 h 29 m, is rated R and is currently streaming on HBO MAX but is also available to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#MartySupreme #JoshSafdie #RonaldBronstein #TimothéeChalamet #Marty #LarrySloman #Murray #MariannTepedino #Mariann #OdessaA'zion #Rachel #RalphColucci #Lloyd #TylerTheCreator #Wally #GeorgeGervin #Lawrence #LukeManley #Dion #FranDrescher #Rebecca #SandraBernhard #Judy #EmoryCohen #Ira #GwynethPaltrow #Kay #KevinOLeary #Milton #KotoKawaguchi #KotoEndo #Drama #PeriodDrama #PsychologicalDrama #Sport  @HBOMax  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ELEANOR THE GREAT (2025), with screenplay credits to Tory Kamen, the film is  Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut.  A sharp-witted 94-year-old woman named Eleanor Morgenstein (June Squibb) struggles to rebuild her life in New York City following the death of her longtime best friend.  Desperate for connection and a sense of purpose, she accidentally stumbles into a support group for Holocaust survivors and impulsively claims her late friend’s tragic history as her own.  As this elaborate deception earns her the admiration of a local journalism student, Nina (Erin Kellyman) and provides her with the attention she craves, Eleanor finds herself sinking deeper into a lie that threatens her newfound relationships and her integrity.  The film clocks in at 1 h 38 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently streaming on Netflix but also to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.This episode is for Soo with love.#EleanorTheGreat #ToryKamen #ScarlettJohansson #JuneSquibb #Eleanor #ErinKellyman #Nina #RitaZohar #Bessie #ChiwetelEjiofor #Roger #JessicaHecht #Lisa #WillPrice #Max #StephenSinger #RabbiCohen #LaurenKlein #Vera #ElaineBromka #April #Drama #FirstTimeDirector #FemaleFilmmakerFriday  @Netflix  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which Kid 2 joins me in reviewing BACKROOMS (2026), a supernatural horror feature debut from director Kane Parsons, from a script by Will Soodik and based on Kane Parsons's series.  A struggling furniture store owner named Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) discovers a mysterious, glowing doorway in his showroom that leads him into an infinite, unsettling dimension of yellow-hued, empty rooms.  When Clark vanishes into this liminal nightmare, his therapist, Mary (Renate Reinsve), begins a desperate search to find him, only to be drawn into the same surreal maze that preys upon their deepest personal traumas.  As the boundaries of reality unravel, the pair must navigate the physics-defying environment to survive the chilling, atmospheric threat lurking within the endless corridors.  The film clocks in at 1 h 50 m, is rated R and is currently in theaters - go check it out.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Backrooms #KaneParsons #WillSoodik #RenateReinsve #Mary #ChiwetelEjiofor #Clark #MarkDuplass #Phil #FinnBennett #Bobby #LukitaMaxwell #Kat #AvanJogia #NarenWarne #RobertBobroczkyi #PirateClark #FoundFootageHorror #PsychologicalHorror #PsychologicalThriller #SupernaturalHorror #Horror #SciFi #Thriller #NewRelease #InTheaters  #FridayFamilyFilmNightBreak music by Olive G: OMG - Composition Number 1Opening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing EXIT 8 (2025), with screenplay credits to Kentaro Hirase and Genki Kawamura and based off Kotake Create's video game, the film is directed by Genki Kawamura.  A man named "The Lost Man" (Kazunari Ninomiya) finds himself inexplicably trapped in an endless, sterile subway corridor that loops back on itself whenever he makes a mistake.  To escape this liminal purgatory, he must meticulously observe his surroundings and follow a strict set of rules: turn back if he spots an anomaly, and proceed only when the hallway appears perfectly normal.  As he repeats the journey to reach the elusive "Exit 8," he is forced to confront his own deep-seated anxieties and existential guilt, transforming the simple game-inspired premise into a haunting exploration of isolation and the human condition.  The film clocks in at 1 h 35 m, is rated PG-13 and we caught it in theaters.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Exit8 #KotakeCreate #KentaroHirase #GenkiKawamura # KazunariNinomiya #TheLostMan #YamatoKochi #WalkingMan #NaruAsanuma #TheBoy #NanaKomatsu #LostManPartner #KotoneHanase #HighSchoolStudent #TaraNakashima #MotherOnTrain #HirotaOtsuka #ScreamingManOnTrain #Japanese #BodyHorror #FolkHorror #MonsterHorror #PsychologicalHorror #PsychologicalThriller #SupernaturalHorror #Action #Adventure #Horror #AAPI #AsianAmerican #PacificIslanders #AsianStories #NewRelease #InTheaters  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which Kid 1 joins me in reviewing OBSESSION (2025), a  supernatural horror feature debut from writer/director Curry Barker.  A shy music store employee named Bear (Michael Johnston) impulsively uses a cursed "One Wish Willow" trinket to make his longtime crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette), fall in love with him.  While his wish initially appears to grant him the romantic life he has always dreamed of, Nikki’s affection quickly intensifies into a volatile and nightmarish fixation that threatens the lives of everyone in their orbit.  As the couple's domestic reality descends into a gory and psychological hell, Bear is forced into a desperate, high-stakes battle to reverse the supernatural enchantment before his own desires destroy him.  The film clocks in at 1 h 48 m, is rated R and is currently in theaters - it definitely lives up to the hype - go check it out.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Obsession #CurryBarker #IndeNavarrette #Nikki #MichaelJohnston #Bear #CooperTomlinson #Ian #MeganLawless #Sarah #AndyRichter #Carter #DarkRomance #PsychologicalHorror #PsychologicalThriller #SupernaturalHorror #Romance #Thriller #NewRelease #InTheaters  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing KILL (2023), from screenwriters Ayesha Syed and Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat.  An elite army commando named Amrit (Lakshya) boards a New Delhi-bound train hoping to reunite with his secret love, Tulika (Tanya Maniktala), and prevent her from entering an arranged marriage.  His mission takes a harrowing turn when a ruthless, knife-wielding gang of bandits hijacks the train, leading to a claustrophobic and unrelenting battle for survival within the cramped sleeper carriages.  As the violence escalates into a brutal, high-stakes game of vengeance, Amrit is forced to evolve into a one-man killing machine to protect those he loves and dismantle the gang from within.  The film clocks in at 1 h 45 m, is rated R- and we caught it on Hulu.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#Kill #NikhilNageshBhat #AyeshaSyed #Lakshya #Amrit #RaghavJuyal #Fani #TanyaManiktala #Tulika #Hindi #MartialArts #OnePersonArmy #ActionEpic #Survival #Action #Crime #Thriller #Drama #AAPI #AsianAmerican #PacificIslanders #AsianStories  @Hulu  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing CRAZY RICH ASIANS (2018), from screenwriters Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim, from the best selling novel by Kevin Kwan, the film is directed by Jon M. Chu.  Native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend's wedding in Singapore, only to discover that he comes from one of the wealthiest and most influential families in Asia.  Thrust into a world of opulence and high-stakes social maneuvering, Rachel finds herself the target of jealous socialites and Nick's formidable, disapproving mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) who believes she is not a suitable match for the family heir.  As she attempts to navigate this unfamiliar and judgmental environment, Rachel must decide if her love for Nick is worth the challenge of defying the strict expectations of his elite heritage.  The film clocks in at 2 h, is rated PG-13 and we caught it on HBO Max.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#CrazyRichAsians #KevinKwan #AdeleLim #PeterChiarelli #JonMChu #ConstanceWu #Rachel #HenryGolding #Nick #MichelleYeoh #Eleanor #GemmaChan #Astrid #LisaLu #AhMa #Awkwafina #PeikLinGoh #HarryShumJr  #Charlie #KenJeong #WyeMunGoh #SonoyaMizuno #AramintaLee #ChrisPang #Colin #JimmyOYang #Bernard #RonnyChieng #Eddie #RemyHii #Alistair #NicoSantos #Oliver #JingLusi #Amanda #CarmenSoo #Francesca #PierrePng #Michael #FionaXie #Kitty #VictoriaLoke #Fiona #JaniceKoh #Felicity #AmyCheng #Jacqueline #ChiengMunKoh #Neenah #CalvinWong #PT #KhengHuaTan #Kerry #ConstanceLau #Celine #SelenaTan #Alix #RomanticComedy #Comedy #Drama #Romance #AAPI #AsianAmerican #PacificIslanders #AsianStories  @HBOMax  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing THE RAMEN GIRL (2008), from writer Becca Topol, the film is directed by Robert Allan Ackerman.  A young American woman named Abby (Brittany Murphy) finds herself suddenly stranded and directionless in Tokyo after her boyfriend abruptly abandons her.  Seeking comfort in a local noodle shop on a rainy night, she is so deeply moved by the food that she impulsively resolves to learn the craft, desperately convincing a tyrannical and temperamental ramen master to take her on as his apprentice.  Despite a severe language barrier, grueling physical labor, and her mentor's intense skepticism, Abby undergoes a demanding emotional and culinary journey as she struggles to infuse her cooking with genuine soul and reclaim her sense of purpose.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 42 m, is rated PG-13 and we caught on the Hoopla app - go support your local public library.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#TheRamenGirl #BeccaTopol #RobertAllanAckerman #BrittanyMurphy #Abby #ToshiyukiNishida #Maezumi #SojiArai #Toshi #KimikoYo #Reiko #DanielEvans #Charlie #TammyBlanchard #Gretchen #RenjiIshibashi #Udagawa #GabrielMann #Ethan #ComingOfAge #Drama #Romance  @Hoopla  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing UPTOWN GIRLS (2003), from writers Julie Margaret Hogben, Mo Ogrodnik and Lisa Davidowitz from a story by Allison Jacobs, the film is directed by Boaz Yakin.  A carefree Manhattan socialite named Molly Gunn (Brittany Murphy) loses her entire rock-star inheritance to an embezzling business manager, forcing her to find employment for the very first time.  She takes a position as a live-in nanny for Ray Schleine (Dakota Fanning), a fiercely independent, germophobic, and emotionally guarded eight-year-old girl who has grown up way too fast.  As Molly's whimsical, childlike nature clashes with Ray's rigid, overly mature exterior, the unlikely duo begins to crack each other's shells and teach one another what it truly means to grow up.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 32 m, is rated PG-13 and we caught on the Hoopla app - go support your local public library.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review. #UptownGirls #JulieMargaretHogben #MoOgrodnik #LisaDavidowitz #AllisonJacobs #BoazYakin #BrittanyMurphy #Molly #DakotaFanning #Ray #MarleyShelton #Ingrid #DonaldFaison #Huey #JesseSpencer #Neal #AustinPendleton #MrMcConkey #HeatherLocklear #Roma #ComingOfAge #Family #Comedy #Drama  @Hoopla  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing ROOM FOR ONE MORE (1952), from writers Jack Rose and Melville Shavelson and from Anna Perrot Rose's book, the film is directed by Norman Taurog.  The Roses, Poppy and Anna (Cary Grant and Betsy Drake), decide to open their busy household to foster children who have struggled to find a place in the world.  They first welcome a defensive, troubled teenage girl and later a young boy with a physical disability, testing the family's patience and their "room for one more" philosophy.  The story follows their journey as they navigate the domestic chaos and emotional hurdles required to turn a crowded house into a genuine home for children in need of stability.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 38 m, is rated Approved and is currently in streaming on the Hoopla app - go support your local public library.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.This episode is dedicated to all the Moms - whether by biology or choice - we thank you all!#RoomForOneMore #AnnaPerrotRose #JackRose #MelvilleShavelson #NormanTaurog #CaryGrant #Poppy #BetsyDrake #Anna #LureneTuttle #MissKenyon #IrisMann #Jane #GayGordon #Trot #MalcolmCassell #Tim #GeorgeWinslow #Teenie #CliffordTatumJr #JimmyJohn #LarryOlsen #Benji #Family #Comedy #Drama  @Hoopla  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister joins me in reviewing EIGHTH GRADE (2018), from writer/director Bo Burnham.  An introverted teenager named Kayla (Elsie Fisher) navigates the final, agonizing week of middle school while filming upbeat self-help YouTube videos that mask her profound real-world social anxiety.  As she pushes herself into uncomfortable social situations—from high-stakes pool parties to daunting high school orientations—the film captures the visceral, sensory-rich awkwardness of being an adolescent in the digital age.  Amidst these pressures, Kayla struggles to bridge the gap between her curated online persona and her vulnerable private self, all while navigating a fragile, evolving connection with her well-meaning but overbearing father.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 33 m, is rated R and is currently in streaming and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#EighthGrade #BoBurnham #ElsieFisher #Kayla #JoshHamilton #Mark #EmilyRobinson #Olivia #JakeRyan #Gabe #CatherineOliviere #Kennedy #ComingOfAge #Comedy #Drama  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library

In which the Mister and Monsters join me in reviewing SHE'S ALL THAT (1999), from a screenplay by R. Lee Fleming Jr., the film is directed by Robert Iscove.  High school golden boy Zack Siler (Freddie Prinze Jr.) accepts a bet from his friends that he can transform any "plain" girl into the school’s prom queen in just six weeks.  He selects Laney Boggs (Rachael Leigh Cook), an introverted and cynical art student who has zero interest in the shallow social hierarchy of her peers.  As the deadline for the big dance approaches, Zack finds himself unexpectedly falling for Laney’s genuine personality, though the looming secret of the bet threatens to undo their burgeoning romance.  The film clocks in at 1 h and 35 m, is rated PG-13 and is currently in streaming on the Starz app, Pluto TV and to buy/rent on Prime Video.  Please note there are SPOILERS in this review.#ShesAllThat #RLeeFlemingJr #RobertIscove #RachelLeighCook #Laney #FreddiePrinzeJr #Zack #JodiLynOKeefe #Taylor #MatthewLillard #Brock #PaulWalker #Dean #KevinPollak #Wayne #KieranCulkin #Simon #EldenHenson #Jesse #GabrielleUnion #Katie #LilKim #Alex #DuleHill #Preston #AnnaPaquin #Mackenzie #Romance #Comedy #RomanticComedy #TeenComedy #TeenRomance  @Starz  @PlutoTV  @PrimeVideo  #FridayFamilyFilmNightOpening intro music: GOAT by Wayne Jones, courtesy of YouTube Audio Library