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Vegas Vacation – Film Review
The Griswold family is back and this time Clark (Chevy Chase) makes another one of his spirited attempts to plan the perfect family vacation. This time he visits the casinos and glitzy attractions of Las Vegas. “Why aren’t we flying? Because getting there is half the fun!” Clark Griswold tells his son Rusty in Harold…
- 2026
National Lampoon’s European Vacation – Film Review
Despite the many adventures they suffered in National Lampoon’s Vacation, the Griswold family decides to take another crack at having fun. This time, the doltish clan heads across the Atlantic for a whirlwind vacation after winning a game show. Will the monuments of Europe survive? Just this past week, I went ahead and rewatched one…
- 2026
The Secret: Dare to Dream – Film Review
Miranda Wells (Katie Holmes) is a hardworking young widow who’s struggling to raise three children on her own. A powerful storm soon brings a devastating challenge and a mysterious man, Bray Johnson (Josh Lucas), into her life. In just a few short days, Bray’s presence reignites the family’s spirit — but he carries a secret…
- 2026
Rebuilding Paradise – Film Review
On the morning of November 8, 2018, a devastating firestorm engulfed the picturesque city of Paradise, California. By the time the Camp Fire was extinguished, it had killed 85 people, displaced 50,000 residents, and destroyed 95% of local structures. It was the deadliest U.S. fire in 100 years — and the worst ever in California’s…
- 2026
Black Is King – Film Review
A young African king is cast out from his family into an unforgiving world. He subsequently undergoes a journey “through betrayal, love and self-identity” to reclaim his throne, utilizing the guidance of his ancestors and childhood love. The story is told through the voices of present-day Black people. It should go without saying at this…
- 2026