Ride Home Reviews public
[search 0]
Mai Mult
Download the App!
show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Ride Home Reviews

Ride Home Reviews

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Lunar
 
Welcome to Ride Home Reviews where I talk about new feature films and some of my streaming tv favorites just after I watch them, so you can get my spontaneous response! As someone who has studied films and tv since I was young and even went to school for it, I love giving my observation on what I see for you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ride-home-reviews/support
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
In rural 1977 Georgia, a misfit girl dreams of life in outer space. When a competition offers her a chance to be recorded on NASA's Golden Record, she recruits a makeshift troop of Birdie Scouts, forging friendships that last a lifetime. Directors: Bert (as Bert & Bertie), Bertie (as Bert & Bertie) Writers: Lucy Alibar (screenplay), Lucy Alibar Sta…
  continue reading
 
In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Director: Matt Ross Writer: Matt Ross Stars: Viggo Mortensen, George MacKay, Samantha Isler Likes: The Story,…
  continue reading
 
A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere he presided over at the network. Director: Jay Roach Writer: Charles Randolph Stars: Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, Margot Robbie Likes: The first act, the cast, the makeup Dislikes: the second and third acts, the misuse of the cast, too much focus on the anatgonist. What …
  continue reading
 
A 16-year-old girl visits her gay half-brother and ends up seducing his boyfriend, thus wreaking havoc on all of their lives. Director: Don Roos Writer: Don Roos Stars: Christina Ricci, Martin Donovan, Lisa Kudrow Likes: The Story. Lisa Kudrow Dislikes: The majority of the cast. The direction. What to Watch for : Lisa Kudrow is brilliant. She's the…
  continue reading
 
American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford in order to defeat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966. Director: James Mangold Writers: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth Stars: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal Likes: Chri…
  continue reading
 
A black ops super soldier seeks payback after she is betrayed and set up during a mission. Director: Steven Soderbergh Writer: Lem Dobbs Stars: Gina Carano, Ewan McGregor, Michael Fassbender Likes: Fight Choreography including the editing during it. Dislikes: Everything else What to watch for: The use of sound during the hand to hand moments MY Rat…
  continue reading
 
On the eve of their high school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night. Director: Olivia Wilde Writers: Emily Halpern, Sarah Haskins Stars: Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica W…
  continue reading
 
Set over one summer, the film follows precocious six-year-old Moonee as she courts mischief and adventure with her ragtag playmates and bonds with her rebellious but caring mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World. Director: Sean Baker Writers: Sean Baker, Chris Bergoch Stars: Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem DafoeStars: L…
  continue reading
 
In the 1960s two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur. Director: George Nolfi Writers: Brad Kane (story by), Niceole R. Levy (screenplay by) Stars: Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Anthony Mackie Likes: The Cast, the story, the s…
  continue reading
 
A mature Queen Elizabeth endures multiple crises late in her reign including court intrigues, an assassination plot, the Spanish Armada, and romantic disappointments. Director: Shekhar Kapur Writers: William Nicholson, Michael Hirst Stars: Cate Blanchett, Clive Owen, Geoffrey Rush Likes: Art Direction, Costumes, Production Design Dislikes: Pacing w…
  continue reading
 
A young man searches for home in the changing city that seems to have left him behind. Director: Joe Talbot Writers: Jimmie Fails (story), Joe Talbot (story) Stars: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors, Rob Morgan Likes: Cast, Story, Cinematography Dislikes: Needed a little more backstory, parts of third act seemed rushed What to Watch for: The subtle art…
  continue reading
 
Due to the Corona Virus, the theatres have been shut down so we will be changing the format of the show right now. We will be doing streaming the whole time. So the podcast will be have retro reviews on Tuesdays at 6 and newer streaming and originals on Thursdays at 6. So subscribe now on your favorite podcast platform as well as follow on Instagra…
  continue reading
 
When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. Director: Leigh Whannell Writers: Leigh Whannell (screenplay by), Leigh Whannell (screen story by) Stars: Elisabeth Moss, Oliv…
  continue reading
 
A week in the life of a young singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen Writers: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen Stars:Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman Likes: Oscar Isaac, the supporting cast, the cat motif Dislikes: Didn't like the cinematography, didn't like overall feel What to watch for: Th…
  continue reading
 
Noah Baumbach's incisive and compassionate look at a marriage breaking up and a family staying together. Director: Noah Baumbach Writer: Noah Baumbach Stars: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julia Greer Likes: The cast, the direction, the structure Dislikes: Muted plot point, Cinmatography What to Watch For: The climactic scene between Johansson an…
  continue reading
 
loria is an out-of-work party girl forced to leave her life in New York City and move back home. When reports surface that a giant creature is destroying Seoul, she gradually comes to the realization that she is somehow connected to this phenomenon. Director:Nacho Vigalondo Writer: Nacho Vigalondo Stars: Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Austin Stowel…
  continue reading
 
After splitting with the Joker, Harley Quinn joins superheroes Black Canary, Huntress and Renee Montoya to save a young girl from an evil crime lord. Director: Cathy Yan Writer: Christina Hodson Stars: Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth Winstead Likes: Art Direction, visuals, Margot Robbie Dislikes: Direction, Lack of energy from the rest o…
  continue reading
 
Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in order to win her heart. Director: Edgar Wright Writers: Michael Bacall (screenplay), Edgar Wright (screenplay) Stars: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin Likes: The cast, visual style, sound design Dislikes: Got gimmicky, story tapered off between second and third ac…
  continue reading
 
An American expat tries to sell off his highly profitable marijuana empire in London, triggering plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him. Director: Guy Ritchie Writers: Guy Ritchie (screenplay by), Guy Ritchie (story by) Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery Likes: The cast a…
  continue reading
 
Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years. Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington Likes; Visual Effects, the epic scale. the dragons Dislikes: The last three episodes, the unnecessary romances, …
  continue reading
 
The true story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her struggles for equal rights, and the early cases of a historic career that lead to her nomination and confirmation as U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice. Director: Mimi Leder Writer: Daniel Stiepleman Stars: Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux Likes: The cast, The costuming, the first act was ver…
  continue reading
 
After discovering their parents are super-villains in disguise, a group of teenagers band together to run away from their homes in order to atone for their parents' actions and to discover the secrets of their origins. Creators: Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz Stars: Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner Likes: Elizabeth Hurley as Morgan Le …
  continue reading
 
A Chinese family discovers their grandmother has only a short while left to live and decide to keep her in the dark, scheduling a wedding to gather before she dies. Director: Lulu Wang Writer: Lulu Wang Stars: Shuzhen Zhao, Awkwafina, X Mayo Likes: The cast, The Story concept, the direction Dislikes: The ending What to Watch for: A look into the Ch…
  continue reading
 
Follows the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century. Creator: Peter Morgan Stars: Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, Matt Smith Likes: Feel of the show, the new cast, being a procedural Dislikes: Not enough Helena Bonham Carter, the Prime Minister political tension wa…
  continue reading
 
World-renowned civil rights defense attorney Bryan Stevenson works to free a wrongly condemned death row prisoner. Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Writers: Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham Stars: Brie Larson, Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx Likes: Make up, hair and production design, Characters Performance Dislikes: Underwhelming story, Major unn…
  continue reading
 
Three 6th grade boys ditch school and embark on an epic journey while carrying accidentally stolen drugs, being hunted by teenage girls, and trying to make their way home in time for a long-awaited party. Director: Gene Stupnitsky Writers: Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupnitsky Stars: Jacob Tremblay, Keith L. Williams, Brady Noon Likes: The direction, the …
  continue reading
 
Two young British soldiers during the First World War are given an impossible mission: deliver a message deep in enemy territory that will stop 1,600 men, and one of the soldiers' brothers, from walking straight into a deadly trap. Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Sam Mendes, Krysty Wilson-Cairns Stars: Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays…
  continue reading
 
The travels of a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy, far from the authority of the New Republic. Creator: Jon Favreau Stars: Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Gina Carano Likes: The story, settings, costumes and makeup. Plus, the "feel" Dislikes: Got a little dry in the middle episodes, some of the CG was not up to par. Favorite episo…
  continue reading
 
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score, makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win. Directors:Benny Safdi…
  continue reading
 
Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years. Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington Likes: The pacing, the battles, the connection of the characters and the flow of the story. Dislikes: The abbrev…
  continue reading
 
A mob hitman recalls his possible involvement with the slaying of Jimmy Hoffa. Director: Martin Scorsese Writers: Steven Zaillian (screenplay), Charles Brandt (book) Stars: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci What I liked: Just about everything. The cast, the story, the direction, the setting... What I didn't like: Deniro's de-aging, a couple of d…
  continue reading
 
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga. Director:J.J. Abrams Writers: Chris Terrio (screenplay by), J.J. Abrams (screenplay by) Stars: Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver What I liked: The New Locations, The Closure of the Kylo Ren/Rey Story, vindication for a couple of classic charac…
  continue reading
 
A young actor's stormy childhood and early adult years as he struggles to reconcile with his father and deal with his mental health. Director: Alma Har'el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Stars: Shia LaBeouf, Lucas Hedges, Noah Jupe Likes: Noah Jupe, the editing Dislikes: The story was predictable, the chemistry between Jupe and LaBeouf couldve been better. Wh…
  continue reading
 
In the depths of the Korvatunturi mountains, 486 meters deep, lies the closest ever guarded secret of Christmas. The time has come to dig it up. This Christmas everyone will believe in Santa Claus. Director: Jalmari Helander Writers: Jalmari Helander, Jalmari Helander (based on the original idea by) (as The Helander Brothers) Stars: Jorma Tommila, …
  continue reading
 
A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over. Director: Melina Matsoukas Writers: Lena Waithe (screenplay by), James Frey (story by) Stars: Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine Likes: Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner Smith, the use of narration, the cinematography Dislikes: The length, the lack …
  continue reading
 
Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years. Creators:David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington Likes: The accelerated pace mid way through the season, the conclusion of some characters, the season ending was …
  continue reading
 
A detective investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric, combative family. Director: Rian Johnson Writer: Rian Johnson Stars: Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas Likes: The cast, the editing, Daniel Craig Dislikes: Thought the story was too predictable for this highly skilled cast. What to Watch for: The Coffee Mug MY Rating: Yes. ---…
  continue reading
 
An anthology series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an insane asylum, a witch coven, a freak show circus, a haunted hotel, a possessed farmhouse, a cult, the apocalypse, and a slasher summer camp. Creators: Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy Stars: Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, Kathy Bates, Emma Robert…
  continue reading
 
Based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. Director: Marielle Heller Writers: Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster Stars: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys, Chris Cooper Likes: Tom Hanks, the transitions done in a "Mr. Rogers Style" Dislikes: I didn't like the focus of the story not being Mr. Rogers. I wasn…
  continue reading
 
A sequel, of sorts, to Breaking Bad following Jesse Pinkman after the events captured in the finale of Breaking Bad. Jesse is now on the run, as a massive police manhunt for him is in operation. Director: Vince Gilligan Writers: Vince Gilligan, Stars: Aaron Paul, Jonathan Banks, Matt Jones Likes: Great to see the characters again. Jesse Plemons was…
  continue reading
 
All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and get entangled in an unexpected incident. Director: Bong Joon Ho Writers: Han Jin Won (screenplay), Bong Joon Ho (screenplay) Stars: Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee, Yeo-jeong Jo Likes: The cast, the directi…
  continue reading
 
Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years. Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington Likes: The development of the Sparrows. The closure of the Barathians. The character of Ramsey Bolton Dislikes: …
  continue reading
 
A young boy in Hitler's army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Director: Taika Waititi Writers: Christine Leunens (novel), Taika Waititi (screenplay Stars: Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson Likes: The cast, the story, the feel and pacing of the film Dislikes: Not a whole lot What to watch for: Taik…
  continue reading
 
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history. Director: Kasi Lemmons Writers: Gregory Allen Howard (screenplay by), Kasi Lemmons (screenplay by) Stars: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Od…
  continue reading
 
The hypnotic and hallucinatory tale of two lighthouse keepers on a remote and mysterious New England island in the 1890s. Director: Robert Eggers Writers: Max Eggers, Robert Eggers Stars: Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson, Valeriia Karaman What did I like: The feel of the film, cinematography, the cast What I didn't like: Not much What to watch for: W…
  continue reading
 
Nine noble families fight for control over the mythical lands of Westeros, while an ancient enemy returns after being dormant for thousands of years. Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Stars: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage, Kit Harington Likes: Cinematography, Settings, Production Design, Costumes, really liked how it started and ended. Dislikes: T…
  continue reading
 
Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family. Director: Ruben Fleischer Writers: Dave Callaham (screenplay), Rhett Reese (screenplay) Stars: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone What I liked: Cam…
  continue reading
 
So, I had a stroke, right? Well, that gave me some time to watch some stuff while I was recovering. Here is a list of the series' I watched. Orange is the New Black Season 7 (Final Season) The Flash Season 5 The Walking Dead Season 9 Shameless Season 9 Game of Thrones Seasons 1-3 What are your thoughts on any of these seasons? I was underwhelmed wi…
  continue reading
 
An over-the-hill hitman faces off against a younger clone of himself. Director: Ang Lee Writers: David Benioff (screenplay), Billy Ray (screenplay) Stars: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Clive Owen Likes: De-aged Will Smith (most of the movie) Columbia fight scene Dislikes: Everything What to Watch for: Nothing MY rating: Hell No --- Support t…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Ghid rapid de referință