Author: Mike Pihlman

  • Movie Review: “Better Nate Than Ever”

    Movie Review: “Better Nate Than Ever”

    Nate (Rueby Wood) has a dream: To be a huge Broadway star! Unfortunately, he has to survive 7th grade (where he is bullied) first, and it would be nice if he could land a part in the school play. Well…..he lands the part: That of a tree. Nate supposes that his career is ending at…

  • “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Official Trailer

    “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” Official Trailer

    Streaming on Amazon Prime September 1, 2022, the “Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” series cost an epic amount of money (no wonder why our Prime fees went up!) but it looks good! Time for a “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movie marathon! 😉 Drive Safe! Never Forget More cool trailers….

  • Thor: Three Movie Marathon

    Thor: Three Movie Marathon

    Gearing up for “Thor: Love and Thunder” on Disney+, Sept 8, 2022, we decided we did not remember the previous Thor movies well enuf to watch the latest. Sooooooo…..we re-watched all three previous Thor outings. Here goes…… Thor (2011) Go here to see my original review and to watch the trailer. With the 2022 viewing:…

  • Movie Box Office Results August 26 – 28 2022

    Movie Box Office Results August 26 – 28 2022

    Wow! Nobody went to the movies this weekend! Record low box office shows why not having a “big” movie release hurts the theaters while this pandemic lingers. Oh well…..there is always streaming! In fact, we have one more “Thor” movie to watch before Sept 8th Disney+ day and……”Thor: Love and Thunder”. 🙂 And in addition…

  • Movie Review: “Top End Wedding”

    Movie Review: “Top End Wedding”

    Lauren (Miranda Tapsell) and Ned’s (Gwilym Lee) lives are about to change. Lauren just landed a huge account at work and is promoted to associate! Ned quit his job! At home that night, Ned asks Lauren to marry him. She accepts and they decide on a quick wedding in Darwin, where Lauren is from. They…

  • Movie Review: “Waffle Street”

    Movie Review: “Waffle Street”

    Financial wizard, James Adams (James Lafferty), just landed the biggest deal in company history. A bit shady, but, not illegal….just like the company likes and encourages. He knew he would make partner. He got fired. Luckily, his wife, Becky (Julie Gonzalo) is a nurse and makes enough, supplemented by their savings, to keep them afloat…

  • “Pinocchio” Official Trailer

    “Pinocchio” Official Trailer

    Streaming on Disney+ Sept 8, 2022, “Pinocchio” is a live-action (sort of) remake of, well……Pinocchio. Tom Hanks is the live action version of Geppetto. Time to wish upon a star……:-) Drive Safe! Never Forget. More Disney movies and animations…..

  • “House of the Dragon” Official Trailer

    “House of the Dragon” Official Trailer

    Now streaming on HBO Max, “House of the Dragon” is a prequel to “Game of Thrones”. Geroge R.R. Martin is too interested in bringing series to TV instead of finishing his damn books! I’ve been waiting since May 15, 2013 for the next one (see my book review of “Dance with Dragons”). I am beginning…

  • Movie Box Office Results August 19 – 21 2022

    Movie Box Office Results August 19 – 21 2022

    An unexpected new #1. Will the surprises never end? 😉 The Movie Box Office Results August 19 – 21 2022 are listed below. Go to BoxOfficeMojo for more information. #1: Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero, $20.1 million, Total so far: $20.1 million (NEW) #2: Beast, $11.5 million, Total so far: $11.5 million (NEW) #3: Bullet Train, $8.0 million, Total so…