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WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Here are some articles from this past week that we encourage you to check out and jump in (or start) the conversation.
Looking for some stuff to watch this Christmas season? Check out our The 25 Days of Christmas!
Read Sailor’s Films I Saw In November 2019 to see what he watched last month and find some hidden gems.
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THIS WEEK ON MONSOONVISION
Movie: Blood Rage (1987)
“As kids, Todd is institutionalized for a murder whilst his twin goes free. 10 years later, on Thanksgiving, Todd escapes and a killing spree begins in his neighborhood..”
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MOVIES WATCHED THIS WEEK
Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)
“A young woman decides to make positive changes in her life by training for the New York City Marathon.”
A charming movie that I was surprised by. Jillian Bell does an excellent job here as someone who decides to turn around her life by ditching some toxic living by simply going for a run one day. It’s funny and has a solid message. It was a bit up and down at times but definitely worth a watch. (3.5/5)
Narc (2002)
“When the trail goes cold on a murder investigation of a policeman an undercover narcotics officer is lured back to the force to help solve the case.”
It has been a while since I have seen this but after putting it as one of our most underrated movies, I decided to give it a rewatch. Damn, Narc is a stylish and gloomy cop thriller with some great performances, especially from Ray Liotta. He is a bulldozer in one of his best roles. The opening scene is worth a watch alone. (4.25/5)
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999)
“Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their old glory.”
I will say that this is one of the greatest movies to nap too. I’m not much of a napper but this put me out for almost two hours for one of the best naps of my life. (Nap/5)
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (2002)
“Ten years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala, while Obi-Wan Kenobi investigates an assassination attempt on the senator and discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.”
Thanks to Disney Plus, I have decided to rewatch the Star Wars Saga but in chronological order (except Solo) for the first time. Waking up refreshed from my nap, I was quickly bored to tears by Episode 2. Ewan McGregor does just enough as Obi-Wan to keep me somewhat engaged throughout. Watching Yoda vs Dooku is always fun though. (2.75/5)
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