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Black Mountain Side (2014)
There is bad, then there is this.
I should have known this would be an issue to watch when I saw the was Canadian made. This thing that sticks out is the smoking. It is oddly constant, like every scene. I had to stop watching at the "arm scene". It was just too much. I hate to say this film is terrible, but sweet lord. I pacing is rough, acting is, film school quality. I actually liked the premise, and really hoped it was have something to bite into. I was willing to give this film allot of rope, sadly it never came through. Do not waste your time on this, unless you want to see a comically high number of cigarettes being smoked, by clearly non smokers.
Light from Light (2019)
Not the usual....
I was pleasantly surprised by this film, and also at times disappointed. The story is essentially about dealing with grief, and coming to terms with loss wrapped in a ghost story. The music score was surprisingly good, it stood out. If you are expecting a horror, do not bother, this or more of a loss, coming of age, new love, fear of being alone as children grow up kind of film.
The Power of the Dog (2021)
Solid Tale
This is a great little western! Slow burn, shot really well, uses the landscape almost as another character. Stellar acting kept you engaged, even with the slow pace, but you are rewarded with the neat little twist. It is a classic tale of don't judge a book.....
Red Notice (2021)
Good ol' adventure
This is a classic buddy, around the world adventure flick. Treasure, check. Beautiful girl, check. Funny, fun rollercoaster ride that is good for a laugh, check. Don't expect a deep, minder twister here. Reynolds and Johnson do a good job with constant one liners from Ryan and Johnson playing the straight man. Definitely worth a watch.