Author: Mike Pihlman

  • “In the Heart of the Sea” Movie Review

    “In the Heart of the Sea” Movie Review

    (Thrilling True Story) – – Herman Melville (Ben Whishaw) is interviewing one of the few survivors, Tom Nickerson (Brendan Gleeson), of the “Essex” whaling ship that was sunk many years before by a rouge whale. The events are traumatic, and Tom has never uttered a word since the events unfolded. Drinking the pain away, Tom…

  • “The Secret Life of Pets” Movie Review

    “The Secret Life of Pets” Movie Review

    (Pet’s Great Adventure) Three years ago, Max (Louis C.K.) was adopted by Katie (Ellie Kemper).  The two hit it off immediately and are only separated when, for some strange reason, Katie leaves for the day. One day, Katie comes home to a welcoming Max. But unlike other days, Katie now has a new “brother” for…

  • Movie Box Office Results September 9 – 11 2016

    Movie Box Office Results September 9 – 11 2016

    Sully flies to #1 in the box office! The top ten movies for September 9 – 11, 2016 are listed below. Go to BoxOfficeMojo.com for more information. #1:  Sully, $35.5 million, Total so far: $35.5 million #2:  When the Bough Breaks, $15 million, Total so far: $15 million #3:  Don’t Breathe, $8.2 million, Total so far: $67 million #4:  Suicide…

  • “Ex Machina” Movie Review

    “Ex Machina” Movie Review

    (Creepy Artificial Intelligence) – – Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson) is a programmer at a high tech company. He just got an email telling him he is the winner of seven days in a beautiful remote location with the CEO of the company, Nathan (Oscar Isaac). Arriving at the location, Caleb is greeted by a robotic voice…

  • Movie Box Office Results September 2 – 4 2016

    Movie Box Office Results September 2 – 4 2016

    Don’t Breathe scares Suicide Squad for the second week! Wow! The top ten movies for September 2 – 4, 2016 are listed below. Go to BoxOfficeMojo.com for more information. #1:  Don’t Breathe, $15.8 million, Total so far: $51 million #2:  Suicide Squad, $9.8 million, Total so far: $297 million #3:  Kubo and the Two Strings, $6.3 million, Total so far:…

  • “Mountain Men” Movie Review

    “Mountain Men” Movie Review

    (Wilderness Survival) – – Estranged brothers Toph (Tyler Labine) and Cooper (Chace Crawford) re-start their relationship (sort of) at their mother’s wedding. Still mourning the death of their father, Toph and Cooper decide to spend some time in the family cabin in the woods. Dad left society and became a survivalist living in that cabin….he…

  • “Bad Moms” Movie Review

    “Bad Moms” Movie Review

    (Great Fun) Amy (Mila Kunis) is trying her best to be a great mom. But, the pressure to be a great mom is incredible as she drives the kids where they need to go, goes to work at a start-up (where she is the oldest employee at 32), and tries to meet the expectations of…

  • Movie Box Office Results August 26 – 28 2016

    Movie Box Office Results August 26 – 28 2016

    Don’t Breathe scares Suicide Squad to take over #1. The top ten movies for August 26 – 28, 2016 are listed below. Go to BoxOfficeMojo.com for more information. #1:  Don’t Breathe, $26.1 million, Total so far: $26.1 million #2:  Suicide Squad, $12.1 million, Total so far: $283 million #3:  Kubo and the Two Strings, $7.9 million, Total so far: $24.9…

  • “After the Sunset” Movie Review

    “After the Sunset” Movie Review

    (Diamond Thieves Retire in Paradise) – – Max Burdett (Pierce Brosnan) and Lola Cirillo (Salma Hayek) are master jewel thieves who have already stolen the first of three “Napoleon” diamonds (but were never proven to have done so). The FBI is in charge of delivering the second “Napoleon” diamond, worth millions, to an LA museum.…