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Spotlight (I) (2015)
9/10
Shining The Spotlight: What Investigative Reporting Is All About
2 December 2015
Saw "Spotlight" starring Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, and Rachel McAdams at Regal Cinemas. The film is based on a true story which portrays what kind of in-depth investigative journalistic reporting it takes to uncover decades of wrong-doings by the Catholic Church, regarding covering-up priests who took advantage and molested several children across Boston, Massachusetts and beyond.

This year-long investigation by The Boston Globe starting in 2001, explores several victims of sex-crimes which were committed; but no one up to this point in the film ever was convicted of a crime. It is up to the "Spotlight" Team of investigative Reporters at The Boston Globe, led by Walter "Robby" Robinson, played by Keaton to lead his staff in cracking this case by exposing the abusive Catholic Church Priests to the public and getting justice for those victims.

The compassion for the victims these reporters had and the passion to gather enough evidence from decades past in order to write a top-notch story to present publicly was extraordinary and well-acted out throughout the film! Sacha Pfeiffer played by McAdams and "Robby" played by Keaton confront attorney Eric Macleish played by Billy Crudup who represented the many victims of priests within the Catholic Church, but ultimately they learn he settled these cases outside of court to prevent any paper-trail for a future investigation like this one and obviously public uproar.

Macleish initially refuses to discuss any details of these settlements and really never does, but while confronting him in the lobby where his law firm resides, "Robby" appears to threaten Macleish for a victim list. Both he Pfeiffer finally get a list of victims from Macleish later on in the film to add to the other compiled evidence; this after originally claiming he (Macleish) sent a list of victims over to the Globe a few years prior to this investigation and no revealing story ever came from it.

Ruffalo who plays Reporter Mike Rezendes shows how much desire he and the entire Spotlight team had to prepare and write a solid story by making several attempts to find credible evidence and sources, while pro-actively taking their time in the field to gather court documents which were sealed-off to the public prior to his efforts in getting those released to the court records room.

Searching for names through old books, making phone calls and hitting the streets interviewing victims were other strategies used by the Spotlight Team while they gathered vital information up to develop their damning story against abusive Catholic Priests. Overall, the film portrayal was interestingly on-point to real-life events as reported, in addition to the acting, and lived-up to its genre, Drama. Definitely a good movie night out! My cinema score is 9/10.

You can check out The Boston Globe's take on this film HERE: http://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/movies/spotlight-movie
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Steve Jobs (2015)
8/10
Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish
12 November 2015
Saw "Steve Jobs" at AMC Theaters on Veterans Day. Unlike "JOBS" (2013) starring Ashton Kutcher, "Steve Jobs" (2015) starring Michael Fassbender, as Jobs, Kate Winslet as Johanna Hoffman, Seth Rogen as Steve Wozniak, and Jeff Daniels as John Sculley, is one which depicts Mr. Jobs business-oriented life, along with his personal life. The struggles of starting-up a computer business, developing a good product, marketing it well to consumers' needs and dealing with taking care of personal family life responsibilities are all areas which this film touch on.

The most fascinating factor about the film was Steve Jobs himself and his driving desire to revolutionize computer technology as we know it, at any cost, no matter what, while making sacrifices all throughout when it came to parental responsibilities towards his daughter Lisa Brennan-Jobs, who he initially denied paternity.

There is a constant struggle during the film between Chrisann Brennan, Lisa's mother played by Katherine Waterston and Jobs regarding paternity. Her personal struggle is defined clearly, as applying for welfare to survive as a single mother while Apple was thriving in the early 1980's, worth an estimated $400 Million at the time was cited in the film.

Another interesting aspect of the film delves in to three exciting product launch meetings, the last in 1998 with the introduction of iMac. During the film, Steve Wozniak played by Rogen pushes Jobs to credit the Apple II team leaders during these new product launch meetings due to the impact that work had in leading in to the future of Apple and its products. Jobs appeared to be selfish and wanted all the credit aimed towards him.

This biographical movie was interesting to say the least, with several distracting yet defining moments in Jobs' life which he took as a motivating challenge to overcome, then finally realizing at the end that his daughter was more important than his technological creations. My cinema score is 8/10 and you should definitely see it if you like biographical films which take a look back at, depict, and define history.
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True Story (I) (2015)
7/10
The Truth Always Matters
29 April 2015
Saw True Story (film) starring Jonah Hill, James Franco, and Felicity Jones at Regal Cinemas last night! The film is based on actual events. It was very unusual, yet interesting and visually stimulating to see both Jonah and James playing roles so out of their ordinary type. Hill portrays Michael Finkel, The New York Times journalist who is subsequently terminated by the paper after being accused of incomplete research and creating a composite character, a boy named Youssouf Male while covering a story in an article about Ivory Coast Cocoa Plantations.

After being let go by the Times, Finkel (Hill) struggles to find journalistic job opportunities until one day he receives a mysterious phone call from a man regarding an FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation Most Wanted individual named Christian Longo, portrayed by Franco, who is wanted for murdering his entire family and is eventually captured in México while claiming to be living as Finkel. Finkel decides this is an opportunity story of a life time, so he meets with Longo trying to figure out why his now tarnished journalistic name was used by this accused murderer.

Finkel agrees to share his journalistic expertise with Longo in exchange for information regarding the murders for his Murder Memoir which tells a "True Story" regarding the events portrayed in the film. While in Newport, Oregon County Jail awaiting trial, Longo corresponds with Finkel via U.S. Mail, sending him written clues which appear to be confusing and misleading about his family life, yet enough information to put the pieces of the puzzle together and compile a Murder Memoir. Finkel attends the trial and at the end he uncovers the "True Story."

The film has several twists and turns which will keep you interested. It was cool to see both Hill and Franco play roles no one would ever think they would take on. Both actors handled this "True Story" film brilliantly! Not a must see, but definitely worth seeing if you want to experience these veteran actor Academy Award Nominees in diverse roles. My cinema score is 7/10! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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Furious 7 (2015)
9/10
One Last Ride
7 April 2015
Saw Furious 7 starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Ludicrous, Dwayne The Rock Johnson, along with Kurt Russell at Regal Cinemas tonight! I got to tell you, it was worth the wait! This movie was action-packed throughout, with several funny and also heart-breaking emotional moments. If you are a fanatic of fast cars, exotic places around the world like Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emerates, beautiful HOT women, and most of all, the "Fast and Furious" Franchise, then this movie is for you! This time, bad guy International Terrorist "Deckard Shaw" played by Statham seeks revenge against "Dominic Toretto" and his family "Torretto" (Diesel).

The family is under fire from one-by-one killing attempts by "Deckard Shaw" who is the younger brother of an International Terrorist named "Owen Shaw," as he seeks revenge for his now comatose older brother. "Torretto" is out to get his own personal payback for the death of one of his family members, "Han-Seoul-Oh" who was killed off in Tokyo, Japan at the conclusion of Fast and Furious 6 in 2013 when actor Sung Kang decided not to return. "Torretto" also spends time during the film to help "Letty" (Rodriguez) remember all they've been through.

The already action-packed plot thickens when a Somalian Terrorist by the name of "Jakarde," played by Djimon Hounsou and a shady government official, "Mr. Nobody" (Russell) both desire to steal the same computer terrorism program, "God's Eye," that has the capability to track down anyone, anywhere, and turn any device into a deadly weapon. "Torretto" gets his team back together one more time to stop "Shaw" and the other terrorists by planning an air entrance out of a cargo airplane with fast cars on to a mountain-side rescuing a kidnapped girl by the name of "Ramsey" played by Nathalie Emmanuel and uses her to hack the system in order to dismantle "God's Eye" program. All this happening during an intense struggle for power between terrorists and the United States Government.

Finally, I totally loved the emotional memorial dedication to Paul Walker towards the end of this film! Definitely go see it and take your date! Not too sure if "Furious 8" will happen, or if anyone is interested, but it is rumored if this does happen the film might take place in New York, New York! Love that idea! My Cinema Score for this film is 9/10! Happy Movie Going!;-)#‎maverickradio‬™
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The Forger (2014)
6/10
It's Never Too Late For One Last Heist
6 April 2015
Saw "The Forger" starring John Travolta, Abigail Spencer, and Christopher Plummer. Travolta plays "Raymond Cutter," an art forger who makes a deal with a crime organization leader "Keegan" played by Anson Mount in order to get out of prison early. To repay him, Cutter is put up to forge a rare painting, which visits a Boston, Massachusetts art gallery from National Gallery of Art, "Woman With A Parasol" by Claude Monet, steal the original from an art gallery and replace it with the replica.

When "Raymond Cutter" arrives home 10 months early, his father "Joseph Cutter" played by Plummer and "Will Cutter," his son played by Tye Sheridan wonder why and how he got out so early. "Will Cutter" has always felt betrayed by his criminal dad and asks for three wishes before he dies of brain cancer. His first wish is to meet his drug addicted mom "Kim" played by Jennifer Ehle which finally happens after "Raymond Cutter" convinces her to. "Will Cutter's" second wish was to have sex, so "Raymond" takes his son to a prostitute but the transaction never takes place because it was disrupted by "Agent Paisley" played by Spencer who is following their every move. His third and final wish was to help his father pull off the heist of a lifetime.

"Raymond Cutter" asks for help from his father "Joseph Cutter" and allows his son "Will Cutter" to tag along, who together plan a great masterpiece of art heist! This 92 minute "Rated R" Crime, Drama, Thriller is worth the watch if you like Travolta! My cinema score is 6/10! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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Get Hard (2015)
7/10
Let Me See Your Mad Dog Face
31 March 2015
Let Me See Your Mad Dog Face: Watched Get Hard starring Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. Millionaire businessman "James King" played by Ferrell is caught-up in a financial scheme and is eventually nailed for fraud. His sentence is 10 years at San Quentin, California State Prison, so he hires "Darnell Lewis," his car-detail/wash guy played by Hart to prep him to survive while behind bars. "Darnell" agrees to help "James" but for a hefty price, $30,000 because he and his wife "Rita" played by Edwina Findley Dickerson are looking for a new house in a safe community for their daughter "Makayla" played by Ariana Neal.

"Darnell" does his best to train "James" who thinks he's been in prison before for the worst time of his life, when in reality it is "Russell" his cousin played by T.I. who tells "Darnell" what prison is really like. "James King" tries to seek protection from The "Crenshaw Kings," black gang, then a white gang, "Alliance Of Whites" while he is incarcerated. It is now up to "Darnell" to help "James" figure out how to prove his innocence instead of preparing him for prison.

The film also features a performance from John Mayer and veteran actor Craig T. Nelson who plays "Martin," "James King's" boss and hopeful father-in-law as "Alissa" played by Alison Brie is engaged to "James" for a bit in the movie until she finds out about his legal troubles.

Ferrell plays "James King" well and fits the part of being naturally funny as he was playing other characters in previous films like Anchorman. This 100 minute comedy is Rated R with some mild nudity and gay references but really hilarious! Makes a great date-night movie. My Cinema Score is 7/10! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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Run All Night (2015)
8/10
No Sin Goes Unpunished
15 March 2015
No Sin Goes Unpunished: Saw Run All Night starring Liam Neeson, Joel Kinnaman, Common, and Ed Harris at AMC Theatres and I got to tell you it was action packed! This time, Professional Brooklyn Hit-man "Jimmy Conlon" (Neeson) a.k.a. "THE GRAVEDIGGER" is sent on an "All Night" run from the law with his son "Mike Conlon" (Kinnaman) after killing his boss Sean Maguire's (Harris) son "Danny Maguire" played by Boyd Holbrook.

The drama gets started when "Sean Maguire" a former drug trafficker's son Danny gets involved with Albanian Mobsters and after promising them a great deal on Heroin trafficking which his father turns down, he is forced to do whatever it takes to get out of the deal. "Jimmy Conlon's" son is involved because he was the limo driver who drove the mobsters to collect the money that was owed to them by "Danny Maguire." When he couldn't pay-up, the plot thickens and the movie takes a turn for the worst for the mobsters and "Jimmy Conlon's" son who witnessed the murders.

When "Danny Maguire" goes after "Jimmy Conlon's" son "Mike Conlon," Jimmy ends-up killing him to save his son which sparks outrage by "Sean Maguire" Jimmy's best friend/former boss, who puts a hit out on "Jimmy Conlon," "Mike Conlon," and his entire family. Together, "Jimmy" and "Michael" do whatever it takes to avoid corrupt cops, contracted professional killers, and the mob to survive the night. The film also stars well-known Law & Order: Criminal Intent actor Vincent D'Onofrio (Detective Harding) who has been trying to take down "Jimmy Conlon" (Neeson) for the killings he participated in over the span of 25 years.

Overall, the movie was action-packed with a great plot featuring twists and turns. If you are looking for a great suspenseful film with lots of chase scenes and violent action, this is the one for you and your date! My cinema score is 8/10! Happy Movie going! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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Unfinished Business (I) (2015)
7/10
Finish Your Business
10 March 2015
Finish Your Business: Saw Unfinished Business starring Vince Vaughn, Tom Wilkinson, and Dave Franco at Regal Cinemas. "Dan Trunkman" played by Vaughn gets sick of working at "Dynamic Systems" for "Chuck Portnoy" played by Sienna Miller and decides to go about creating his own competitive business, making a living on his own along with "Timothy McWinters" played by Wilkinson and "Mike Pancake" played by Franco. The three venture off to Germany to close a deal, "The Handshake" and in-between the business they party it up!

The movie also sends important messages to the audience. The first message is regarding how difficult it could be for parents being away from their children because they travel due to job-related things and secondly how traumatizing bullying can be; as "Dan Trunkman's" son "Paul Trunkman" played by Britton Sear was constantly picked-on and teased in school because of his weight, which led the "Trunkman" family to send their children to private school, but in order for them to afford it "Dan Trunkman" had to finish his business deal with a firm handshake.

Overall, the movie is funny, but presents vulgar language, nudity, and sexual scenes, as it is Rated "R." A date-night movie indeed! I give it a cinema score of 7/10! ‪#‎UnfinishedBusiness‬ ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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9/10
This isn't about Black or White. This is about Eloise
10 February 2015
"This isn't about Black or White. This is about Eloise." Saw Black or White starring Kevin Michael Costner, Octavia Spencer, Jillian Estell, and Anthony Mackie at Regal Cinemas! "Elliot Anderson" brilliantly played by Costner is a lawyer faced with a "curve-ball" life threw at him and his family when his wife is tragically killed in a car crash. He is then left to cope with loss, explain what happened and care for his grand-daughter, "Eloise Anderson" well-played by 10-year old Jillian Estell, but faces the challenges of racial bias and custody court proceedings.

"Rowena Jeffers" played by Spencer is "Eloise's" paternal grandmother who seeks custody of her grand-daughter with the help of her brother "Jeremiah Jeffers" played by Mackie, and this young lady is left torn between two families who care for her very much. "Reggie Davis," "Eloise's" biological father played by Andre Holland is referred to as a "street ni**er" according to "Elliot Anderson" (Costner) due to his criminal record, continued drug use, and inability to be a good father to "Eloise."

This racial bias tension pours in to the court custody case which was ruled on by "Judge Cummins" played by Paula Newsome. It is up to "Elliot Anderson" and his legal team including "Rick Reynolds" played by Bill Burr to convince not only the judge but "Rowena Jeffers," "Jeremiah Jeffers," and family that "Eloise" is best suited to live with her "white" grandfather rather than the "black" side of the family.

What I personally liked about the movie is that it was based on real events and presented great refreshing messages about race-relations in modern day America! I enjoyed the film and give it an overall cinema score of 9/10! Go see it! ‪#‎LoveHasNoColor‬ ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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6/10
I Love Your Mother's Cookies
7 February 2015
I Love Your Mother's Cookies: Saw The Boy Next Door starring Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, Ian Nelson, John Corbett and Kristin Chenoweth and wasn't really too impressed. "Claire Peterson" played by Lopez is a Classical Literature High School teacher who is basically going through a rough marriage with "Garrett Peterson" played by Corbett, which leaves her very emotionally vulnerable to cheat on him like he did to her. Vice Principal "Vicky Lansing" played by Chenoweth encourages "Claire" to file for divorce from Garrett and meet new people which doesn't go well.

As "Garrett Peterson" attempts to come back in to "Claire Peterson" and their son "Kevin Peterson's (Nelson) life, "Noah Sandborn" played by Guzman moves next door to take care of his sick uncle because his parents tragically died in a car crash and he had no where else to go. He becomes a little too friendly with the "Peterson's" especially "Kevin" who he was a mentor to, and even hacks "Claire's computer to put in a request to the school's Principal "Edward Warren" played by Hill Harper to join her class so he can finish high school. One of the creepy twists to the movie comes in to play when weird things start happening to the Peterson's cars, and if you pay attention closely, you'll easily identify how and why "Noah's parents tragically died later in the film.

Being that "Claire" is emotionally vulnerable due to her cheating husband "Garrett" who she is now separated from at this point and "Noah" is very infatuated with her, they sleep together, but when she tried to end this relationship between them "Noah" becomes a manipulative stalker, turning the "Peterson's" in to his target for a violent obsession, "Claire." This film is a sexy intense thriller but featured a similar plot to Addicted, No Good Deed, and other past sex/stalker-type obsession movies. It's definitely NOT a must see, but a creepy date-night movie to say the least. My cinema score is 6/10. Happy Movie Going! #‎TheBoyNextDoor‬ ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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7/10
Goonie Groomsmen
18 January 2015
Saw The Wedding Ringer starring Kevin Hart and Josh Gad at Regal Cinemas last night and it was too funny! "Doug Harris" played by Gad is a loner, or man who has no friends, has to show his supposed dream girl "Gretchen Palmer" played by Kaley Cuoco Sweeting that he has some popularity and is not a loser.

So to do this, "Doug" is in need of seven best-men for his wedding. He is referred to "Jimmy Callahan" hilariously played by Hart who is the owner and CEO of "Best Man, Inc." by "Otis/Alzado" played by Corey Holcomb. "Jimmy" hooks "Doug" up with some weird looking characters that are paid to act like they were his best buddies in an effort to pull of "The Golden Tux" of weddings.

During their fake wedding, "Doug" finds out that "Gretchen" doesn't really love him, only wants to be with him because all she had dated were losers, and he is the only one who can provide her with the life she has only dreamed of. "Doug" is with "Gretchen" only because he would never think a girl like her would fall for him, let alone marry.

Hart and Gad most definitely have great on-screen chemistry. Their "bromance" and comedic chemistry are factors that made this movie work! Yea, there were raunchy comedy skits which might have seemed racist and homophobic to some, but as Taylor Swift says, you just Gotta Shake It Off and enjoy! It's a great date night movie; so guys take your girl to see it! My cinema score is 7.5/10! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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Taken 3 (2014)
8/10
My First Priority Is My Daughter
12 January 2015
Saw Taken 3 starring Liam Neeson, Forest Whitaker, and Famke Janssen. This time, ex-covert operative "Bryan Mills" played brilliantly by Neeson makes an attempt to settle differences with his ex-wife "Lenore St. John" played by Janssen for the sake of their daughter "Kim Mills" played by Maggie Grace.

"Lenore" is having issues with her new husband "Stuart St John" played by Dougray Scott who has really tight business connections to Russian Mobsters. Unfortunately for "Lenore," her life is payment for a debt her current husband "Stuart" can't repay and "Bryan Mills" is set-up by him to make it look like he committed the brutal murder of his ex-wife.

After "Bryan Mills" is framed with a crime he did not commit and now consumed with anger over the entire situation, "Mills" takes the CIA, FBI, and law enforcement on a wild goose-chase while trying to prove his innocence, piece together who actually committed the murder and why. This is a great action-packed crime-thriller film and I totally loved how Neeson's performance featured his unique brand of justice to find the bad guys and protect his daughter. My cinema score is 8/10! ‪Go see it! #‎maverickradio‬™
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8/10
Legendary Service To Country
11 January 2015
Legendary Service To Country: Watched American Sniper directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Bradley Cooper and Sienna Miller. This 2014 American Biographical War Drama based on the 2012 book by The "Most Lethal Sniper" in U.S. Military History, U.S. Navy SEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle who was credited with over 150 kills, depicts actual combat events which took place over in Falujah, Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

The film begins with Chris Kyle played by Cooper and his younger brother Jeff Kyle played by Keir O'Donnell as rodeo cowboys from Texas. After watching news developments of U.S. Embassy bombings in Tanznia and Kenya, Chris Kyle is compelled to join the Navy Seals, so he does. During his training, Chris meets his future wife/mother of his children, Taya Kyle played by Miller at a local bar, they start talking, and in a matter of time they are married, Taya gets pregnant, and Chris is soon deployed four times in to the combat zone.

While over there, Kyle faces challenges of being away from his newly planned family for months at a time, which creates strain on his family-life, killing enemy fighters including children, losing comrades in combat to extremist snipers, coming home transitioning back to civilian life which is difficult due to his combat-related stress, and finally he finds that this war is the war which can't be left behind.

The movie is action-packed, gripping, eye-opening, filled with emotion and definitely well directed by Eastwood and characters portrayed magnificently by Miller and Cooper. If you are looking for a real-life depiction of the challenges/sacrifices American Forces face in the Combat Zone, definitely check this film out! It's 132 minutes long, Rated R, but worth the time to go see. My cinema score is 8/10! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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The Interview (II) (2014)
8/10
Controversy Is Comedy
3 January 2015
Saw The Interview starring James Franco and Seth Rogen today online. Franco plays "Dave Skylark" a tabloid show host and "Aaron Rapoport" played by Rogen is his producer for their celebrity tabloid show, "Skylark Tonight." "Rapoport" is tired of covering entertainment news interviews and wants a change to the show. It's always been "Skylark" and "Rapoport's" dream to land a big-time interview, so when they find out that Kim Jong-un is a big fan of their show, they do everything in their given power to make it happen for the world to see.

When the Central Intelligence Agency finds out that they land this interview, "Agent Lacey" played by Lizzy Caplan and "Agent Botwin" played by Reese Alexander are sent to meet with "Skylark" and "Rapoport" to plan their trip to Pyongyang, Korea and their assassination mission which goes hilariously wrong.

Overall, the movie was funny and action-packed, no doubt and featured a bunch of other celebrities including Eminem, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rob Lowe, among others; but being that the theme was to assassinate the leader of North Korea, there were many reasons including that one which sparked such a controversy. I can see why there was all the buzz and controversy surrounding the movie; everything from the alleged Sony Pictures hack by North Korea and obviously the media played a major role in hyping the movie up to the point where it still could have been released nation-wide and potentially could have made even more money, but instead was only in limited theaters because of public safety concerns and also online to view.

We supposedly live in The United States, a country of free speech; so if someone doesn't like something on television or on the radio, please change the channel and don't watch or listen, but we cannot continue to live in a censored country and still consider it "Free." My cinema score is 8/10 and I would recommend go seeing it either alone, with a date, or group of friends. ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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8/10
Self-Image And Confidence Are More Important Than Lights And Fame
3 December 2014
Saw Beyond the Lights starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nate Parker, and Minnie Driver! "Noni" played by Raw grows-up with a dream to sing and when she finally gets to super-stardom, dealing with the pressures of fame, her Manager Mother "Macy Jean" played by Driver, and influences from the Rap Music Industry puts her over the edge until she meets her savior "Kaz" the cop played by Parker who puts her life back on track.

"Kaz" helps "Noni" retreat from her controlling manager mom, the paparazzi, and music industry to take some time to reflect upon where she came from until the very moment when her career took off. After a long struggle with her self-image, being told what to do and how to do it from her manager mother and record label, "Kaz" helps "Noni" gain the courage she needs to develop her own thoughts and voice which ultimately sets her free like a "Black Bird" to become the musical artist she was meant to be, instead of what others wanted her to be.

My cinema score is 8/10! This Romantic drama Film is a great date-night movie with so many important life messages regarding self-image, being happy, love & success, so take your boo to go see it! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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7/10
Horrible Bosses Create Unnecessary DRAMA And Are Bad Influences
2 December 2014
Saw "Horrible Bosses" at Regal Cinemas starring Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, and Chris Pine. This time, "Nick Hendricks" played by Bateman, "Dale Arbus" played by Day, and "Kurt Buckman" played by Sudeikis are disgusted by their bosses and decide to go venture off as entrepreneurs in to their own business creating an invention called the "Shower Buddy." They attempt to market their invention to "Rex Hanson" played by Pine and his dad "Bert Hanson" played by Christoph Waltz, but end-up getting rooked out of the deal which leads them on a wild goose chase/hunt to get their money and business back on track. The three come-up with an idea to kidnap "Rex" in order to collect ransom money from his "A-Hole" dad "Bert," but their attempt fails miserably leaving them with "Rex" in the back of their car and him in on the scam plan.

The film also stars Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, and Jamie Foxx. Spacey plays "Dave Harken," "Nick's" now jailed boss whose incarcerated for murdering Kurt's old boss. The trio seeks hopeless advice from "Harken" when they visit him in jail, but all he does is criticize their bad business decisions which leaves them with nothing but a bad but funny situation. Aniston is the sex-addicted dentist/boss of "Dale" who hosts sex-addict support meetings in her office and attempts to use Nick, Dale, and Kurt for a casual erotic sexual encounter. Finally, Jamie Foxx is the bad boy "MF Jones" in the film they also seek advice from, but he really has nothing good to offer them until a helping hand towards the end of this movie.

I found this Rated R Film to be entertaining, funny, and some of the comedy skits featured the main characters, Nick, Dale, and Kurt plain playing dumb. Even so, despite this dumbness, this crazy acting still made for funny moments during the movie. If you are looking for a good laugh, go see Horrible Bosses 2 and take your date with you to laugh along! My cinema score is 7/10! ‪#‎LikeABoss‬ ‪#‎HorribleBosses2‬ ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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St. Vincent (2014)
8/10
Saints Never Give Up And Fight For Themselves And Others
20 November 2014
Saw St. Vincent starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Chris O'Dowd, and Jaeden Lieberher at Regal Cinemas! "Vincent" played by Murray is a moody/miserable Vietnam War Vet with a big heart who resides in Kings County Brooklyn, New York and gains a new neighbor, "Maggie" played by McCarthy and her son "Oliver" played by Lieberher. The new neighbors don't meet under great circumstances, but as the movie goes on they really gain each others trust and bond well until "Maggie" finds out "Vincent" has taken her son to places only adults should be hanging out in.

"Maggie" is a single mom in a custody battle and hires "Vincent" to watch "Oliver" after school while she works late at a local hospital as a CAT Scan Technician. While she's working late "Vincent" is watching "Oliver" and teaching him how to stand-up for himself at school, in the streets, and how to overcome hardships of life.

"Vincent" takes on the grandfatherly mentor role, but is a so called "Bad Grandpa" because he decides it would be fun to take young "Oliver" to Belmont Park for some Horse racing and the bar. Not the best of places for a youngster to be. Betting on horses is something "Vincent" does to try and payoff debts he owes, but ends up losing and for this reason asks for an hourly wage from "Maggie" in exchange for watching "Oliver." "Vincent" also has "Oliver" around "Daka" played by Watts who does Pole dancing at a Strip Club and is apparently "Vincent's" personal prostitute and pregnant with his daughter.

As previously mentioned, "Vincent" has a big heart. In between his babysitting duties and other adult activities, he makes time for visits to his wife "Sandy" of 40 years played by Donna Mitchell who is in an old age home until she passes away. "Vincent" falls ill himself during the film and when he gets well doesn't take the news of "Sandy's" passing well and remains miserable, but despite that, "Oliver" sees a caring man with good qualities.

All in all, Murray is "Oliver's" Saint and masterful in his Dry humor performance! I really enjoyed this funny film. My cinema score is 8/10. If you get a chance, definitely see this movie and take someone along to laugh with you! Saints possess courage, compassion, humanity, and make sacrifices. Who is your real-life Saint? ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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Fury (2014)
8/10
"Ideals Are Peaceful, History Is Violent"
11 November 2014
Saw "Fury" starring Brad Pitt, Michael Peña, Logan Lerman, Jon Bernthal, and Shia LaBeouf at Regal Cinemas tonight for FREE! There are perks to being a ‪#‎Veteran‬ on Veterans Day. It's April, 1945 and World War II is almost over. "Don 'Wardaddy' Collier" played by Pitt is the Sergeant in-charge of his U.S. Army tank platoon and is tasked to take-on the Nazi party in Germany. "Norman Ellison" played by Lerman is trained as an Army Typist and then is sent to "Wardaddy's" platoon, challenged by his comrades to fill the seat of tank crewman.

The film is definitely action-packed with some romantic scenes, funny parts, and yes ladies, Brad Pitt takes his shirt off! Mostly, it's a depiction of what war is like and sends a message to fight until the end. I liked it and give it a cinema score of 8/10! Hope you all had a great ‪#‎VeteransDay‬! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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7/10
Black Faces In White Places
28 October 2014
Warning: Spoilers
Black Faces In White Places: Saw Dear White People directed by Justin Simien, starring Tyler James Williams, best known for "Everybody Hates Chris," Tessa Thompson, Teyonah Parris, Brandon Bell, and Dennis Haysbert at AMC Theatres! The film is socially satirical; meant to be humorous, while defining social constructive criticism regarding race relations and racial identity in The United States under Barack Obama. "Samantha White" played by Thompson has her own campus radio show called "Dear White People," where she attempts to point out her thoughts regarding what it is not to be a racist, is determined to prevent diversification of Armstrong Parker House and win a culture war at "Winchester University" against her fellow white student body. There was a student election held to try and oust the Head of House, "Troy Fairbanks," played by Bell who is the son of "Dean Fairbanks," played by Haysbert. "Samantha White" acts like she was surprised to win, when in fact the voting phone application was knowingly rigged by "Reggie," played by Marque Richardson for her to win and take over as head-of-house, replacing "Troy Fairbanks." After losing to "White," "Fairbanks" goes against his father "Dean Fairbanks" and applies to join the university's influential humor magazine, "Pastiche." "Lionel Higgins," played by Williams, is an Afro-sporting sci-fi geek who is recruited by the all-white publishing team, who then goes undercover to write articles about black culture; something he apparently knows very little about. Another main character, "Coco Conners," played by Parris, attempts to use this racially motivated drama on campus to make a name for herself in Reality TV. I feel the movie did define some very topical racial social issues which exist among us today. I would recommended go seeing it if you are looking for something different in a movie, meaning a message about real-life. My cinema score is 7/10. Now, some questions which the film inspired me to think of include; Are stereo-types true among us regarding certain races; if so, what are some examples you have witnessed, what are some of your favorite personal racial stereo-types, what does it mean to be "Black," and finally, is racism really over in America?
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7/10
Smartphones, Social Media, Surveillance
18 October 2014
Smartphones, Social Media, Surveillance, Spying: Saw Men, Women & Children starring Adam Sandler, Kaitlyn Dever, Rosemarie DeWitt, Jennifer Garner, and Ansel Elgort at AMC Theatres. The film basically depicts the times we live in; and what I mean by that is how the Internet and technology has changed our lives.

The main characters including high school students and their parents are followed throughout the movie which focuses on how the Internet impacts their relationships, communication, self-image, and love lives.

Several societal social issues are explored including, video games behavioral impact on teenage boys, the emotional impact of spreading rumors, per-marital sex, teen pregnancy, eating disorders, drug use, divorce, infidelity, Internet safety, fame-hunting, and pornography.

Each character/relationship is tested throughout the movie; which shows us, the audience, a variety of roads people choose in their lives; some negative, some positive; but no matter the road taken, the one thing that is very noticeably clear; immunity to the significant societal social change through the use of our smartphones, tablets, and computers in our society is unavoidable.

I found the film somewhat difficult to follow, but the narration by Emma Thompson did make that easier to do. Not the most entertaining film, but most definitely one that comes with many life lesson messages. Not a must see, but if you are looking for a different kind of film which delves in to societal social issues, go see it. My cinema score 7/10. ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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Addicted (I) (2014)
8/10
Addiction, Betrayal, Family & Love
14 October 2014
Addiction, Betrayal, Family & Love: Saw Addicted based on a novel by The New York Times best-selling author Zane; starring Sharon Leal, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Tasha Smith, Kat Graham, Boris Kodjoe, William Levy, and Tyson Beckford at Regal Cinemas! The film is a sexy, provocative thriller based upon the sex-addition of art enthusiast "Zoe Reynard" played by Leal. "Zoe" has the desired life anyone could imagine; a beautiful house in Atlanta, Georgia, a faithful husband in "Jason Reynard" played by Kodjoe, a successful career, and two kids; but ends-up having love affairs with "Quinton Canosa" played by Levy, who she tries to nab as a client in her art agency, "Zoe and Co.," short for "Company" and later on "Corey," played by Beckford who she meets at a night club.

This sex addiction impacts "Zoe's" relationship with her husband, her family life, and career in such a negative way, that she must seek counseling from "Dr. Marcella Spencer" played by Smith, to help her overcome this sickness for desired sexual fantasies. There are a few twists to this movie and if you go see it, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

I would recommend going to see it with someone you've been dating for a while. I'm not saying it's a great date-night movie, but hey, maybe watching this will make the two of you a stronger unit in your relationship and family life. My cinema score is 8/10! ‪#‎Addicted‬ ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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The Equalizer (2014)
8/10
What do you see when you look at me?
30 September 2014
Saw "The Equalizer" starring Denzel Washington tonight at Regal Cinemas! Washington plays "Robert McCall," who in this action-packed crime thriller film works at a "Home Mart" a home improvement store by day, and by night must do all he can with his hidden black ops combat skills to defeat Russian Mafia Members who abuse women, steal money from local merchants, traffic drugs, and even have corrupt cops working for them.

"McCall" meets "Teri" played by Chloe Grace Moretz. at a local diner in Boston, Massachusetts where he frequents. He comes to find out she is an escort who has ended-up in a life she really doesn't want to be in. He tries to convince "Teri" that there is a better life for her while making it his duty to ensure the people responsible for abusing her and other women pay the ultimate price.

At the same time, "McCall" is focused on doing right by the community he resides in by eliminating the bad guys as "The Equalizer." "McCall" played by Washington is targeted by the head Russian Mobster "Vladimir Pushkin" played by Vladimir Kulich when he finds out "McCall" is interfering with his operations and sends an enforcer, "Teddy" played Marton Csokas to Boston to eliminate "McCall."

After evading several assassination attempts, "McCall" visits fellow retired operatives "Brian Plummer" played by Bill Pullman and "Susan Plummer" played by Melissa Leo in Virginia, who help him acquire intelligence on "Pushkin's" illegal activities. "McCall" then captures "Frank Masters" played by David Harbour, a corrupt Bostonian policeman who has been aiding "Teddy," and forces him to help in his efforts to sabotage "Pushkin's" operations in Boston.

Denzel Washington is at his greatest since Training Day in 2001 and this movie surely has its action along with some funny moments. If you are looking for an action-packed crime thriller, this one is most definitely for you! My cinema score is 8/10! ‪http://www.equalizerthemovie.com/ #‎maverickradio‬™
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9/10
Creepy, Gruesome &Thrilling
23 September 2014
Saw A Walk Among the Tombstones starring Liam Neeson tonight at Regal Cinemas. Neeson plays the role of "Matt Scudder," a former cop with a drinking problem turned private detective/vigilante and recovering alcoholic in New York, New York. His detective skills are put to the test as he is hired by a drug dealer's kidnapped wife who was taken for ransom.

Based on "Scudder's" research, he discovers a few more young ladies connected to drug dealers are captured for ransom by two sick demented men; "Ray" played by David Harbour and "Albert" played by Adam David Thompson, who apparently like torturing their victims before ultimately killing them. "Scudder" is hesitant to take the job to find these men, but then picks up a young wanna be detective homeless kid "TJ" played by Brian Bradley a.k.a. "Astro" and becomes determined to get back a 14 year old girl who was kidnapped from her home.

If you are looking for a creepy, gruesome but thrilling mystery movie with some comedy and action, this movie is for you! Liam Neeson - USA is great for these roles; so if you like him as an actor, I would recommended you go see it! My cinema score is 9/10! http://www.awalkamongthetombstones.net/ #‎maverickradio‬™
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8/10
Family And Love Are A Stressful Priority
21 September 2014
Saw "This Is Where I Leave You" starring Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Rose Bryne, Corey Stoll, and Adam Driver at AMC Theatres last night. "Judd Altman" played by Bateman who is one of the main characters experiences the passing of his father and being cheated on by his wife "Quinn Altman" played by Abigail Spencer basically all in the same week. To make things worse, she was cheating on him with his boss "Wade Beaufort" played by Dax Shepard who works with "Judd" at the radio station he works at as a producer of "Man Up," a radio show.

These dramatic and tragic events causes stress to the entire "Altman" Family having them square off against each other under one roof for one week as they honor their father's final request, so said their mother "Hillary Altman" played by Fonda. The movie definitely had its funny moments but features lots of dry humor or "deadpan," which is a form of comedic delivery in which something humorous is said or done by a person, while not exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression. The film is also Rated R with some scenes of drug use, sexual content, and vulgar language.

The movie has an ironic surprising love story twist to it, so be sure you are paying attention at the end! If you are someone who loves family sitcoms this movie is for you! I give this film a cinema score of 8/10. Not a must see, but a great date night movie if you want a laugh! http://thisiswhereileaveyou.com/ ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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No Good Deed (I) (2014)
8/10
Good Deeds Really Never Go Unpunished
13 September 2014
Saw No Good Deed starring Taraji P. Henson and Idris Elba at AMC Theatres last night! "Terri" played by Henson is a devoted house wife and mother of two who resides in Atlanta, Georgia and appears to be unhappy in her marriage. "Terri's" husband played by Henry Simmons goes on a getaway vacation to celebrate his father's birthday leaving his own family behind, but promises "Terri" he'll take some vacation time with her after he returns.

"Colin," who is played by Elba shows up at "Terri's" door acting as a charming man asking to use her telephone after wrecking a stolen car, but is really an escaped dangerous convict seeking revenge in this twisted thriller. "Terri" lets him use the phone and gets a little too friendly and personal with him, but soon learns that "no good deed goes unpunished." She finds herself fighting for survival when "Colin" invades her home, kidnaps her, and terrorizes her family. Crazy movie! Suspenseful, thrilling, edge of your seat kind of film! My cinema score is 8.5/10! Go see it! ‪#‎maverickradio‬™
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