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After her first year in college, Lucy heads back home to Hawaii and brings along a couple of friends for a nice vacation. Ben, a chimpanzee, is part of the family—but something’s wrong with him, and things start getting horrific.

I didn’t know what to expect going into PRIMATE, but man, they locked me in right from that opening scene. And yeah… we get some absolutely brutal moments. That’s definitely one of the movie’s biggest strengths.

The story itself is basic, but it doesn’t need to be anything more. Things are set up nicely and move the film along well. You’re basically just waiting for the next moment of savagery—and honestly, it works. There’s also a solid amount of suspense throughout.

I really liked the visuals, especially Ben. He’s all practical, and Miguel Torres Umba delivers a great performance as the chimpanzee. On top of that, the violence and gore look awesome. The rest of the cast does a solid job and really bring it.

PRIMATE was a fun surprise, and I’d totally recommend checking it out.

It’s a…
🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸
7/10

That first scene really set the tone!

On a distant planet, a woman wakes up with amnesia and discovers her crew have all been slaughtered. As things start coming to light, she uncovers something truly terrifying.

This one was a mixed bag for me. The plot isn’t anything new. It’s a typical isolation story with our main character not remembering anything, and there are kills. I wasn’t expecting too much, but it could have been a lot better.

The first half felt like it dragged and was a little choppy, almost like a lot of things were cut. It felt like it was missing something the whole time. And not just because our character doesn’t remember, but more on a story level.

Things definitely picked up in the second half. The action and kills absolutely helped in that department. Also, as our character starts remembering, things start making more sense. Obviously. But it really just solidified the fact that it felt like that first half had a lot cut from it to make the movie shorter.

The cast is good, and their performances are alright given what they had to work with. But the real star of the movie is the visuals. This movie looks amazing! It’s totally what kept me locked in throughout. The colors, lighting, wardrobe, gore, scenery, and landscapes all look fantastic. It gives the movie a great tone and an overall psychedelic vibe that really worked for me.

It’s a shame that the rest of the movie isn’t on par with the visuals. The music and sound design also add to the atmosphere, really cementing the movie’s look and feel.

With all that said, ASH was disappointing. If not for the visuals and psychedelic vibe, this one probably wouldn’t have worked for me at all. Should you check it out? If you’re a fan of stylish sci-fi horror and striking visuals, there may be enough here to keep you interested. At only 90 minutes, it’s a quick watch, but I think an extra 30 minutes of story and character development would have helped this movie enormously.

This one’s a…
🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌
5/10

I have so many questions.

Best friends Jo and Raissa open a portal to the FORGOTTEN ISLAND of Nakali. With the help of a few new friends, they must find a way home in an adventure that might cost them their shared memories.

I had an absolute blast with this movie! The whole family had such a great time exploring this extremely wild world. FORGOTTEN ISLAND is a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled experience that delivers non-stop entertainment.

Based on Filipino mythology and folklore, the story is strong! I love the world of Nakali. It felt like we only scratched the surface of the possibilities for even more adventures and discoveries. It also heavily focuses on friendship and how friendship can turn into family.

It’s quite the funny movie, but it also has a lot of heart. It actually made me feel anxious and worried about how things were going to end. My daughter was scared at times because of both the thematic elements and some of the visuals, so needless to say, I think this one skews more toward older kids. There are also a couple of jokes that lean a little more in that direction.

Let’s talk about that animation! WOW! It’s incredible! I’m really digging this animation style of 2D over 3D. The anime-style expressions and the full 2D segments add so much to the visual experience. The character and creature designs are totally awesome! I love the look of our two leads, and everything in Nakali looks amazing.

I’m not familiar at all with the mythology and folklore this movie draws from, but after the movie I had a really nice conversation with a Filipino woman who let us know that the movie did them justice. She was really happy with the movie and seemed genuinely ecstatic to talk about it with us. That was really cool to hear!

You can really feel the love and friendship between Jo and Raissa. H.E.R. and Liza Soberano make you feel that chemistry through their voice performances.

The whole cast — Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny Jacinto, Dolly De Leon, Ronny Chieng, Lea Salonga, Kevin McCann, and Jo Koy — delivered great performances! I especially liked Franco’s Raww. He’s so energetic, fun, funny, and tragic all at once. That 2D animated scene he had was hilarious! And I’m absolutely saying “Waboosh” for the foreseeable future.

With phenomenal animation, a great story, fantastic characters, and some seriously sweet tunes and score, FORGOTTEN ISLAND did not disappoint! I was expecting to like it, but I didn’t think I’d totally love it! It has so much energy, craziness, darkness, depth, laughs, emotions, and heart. I can’t recommend this one enough. Go check it out — it’s fantastic!

It’s a solid…
🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
9/10

That “BRB” at the end of the credits made me want a sequel! It deserves a sequel! Go support it and catch it in theaters!

What an absolutely lovely and fun movie!

A bear from Darkest Peru travels to London in search of a home. He meets the Brown family, who give him a temporary place to stay while he looks for something permanent.

I always heard good things about this movie—and they weren’t lying. I had such a great time with PADDINGTON, and so did the whole family. It’s such a cute movie and perfect for all ages. They did an amazing job bringing Paddington to life with the look, feel, and especially the voice from Ben Whishaw. They really captured his innocence and kindness and did justice to such a beloved character.

The story is solid, delivering lots of laughs, emotion, hijinks, and plenty of marmalade. And it’s not just Paddington—they nailed the whole cast. The Browns—Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, and Julie Walters—are all great, with Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Michael Gambon**,** Imelda Staunton, and Nicole Kidman rounding things out nicely. Everyone plays their part well and has their moments, but Henry Brown is easily my favourite.

PADDINGTON almost feels like a live-action cartoon in the best way, and I love that. It’s funny, heartwarming, and just a blast for the whole family. I definitely recommend checking this one out.

It’s a…
🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻🐻
9/10

I’m super stoked to check out the sequels!

A criminal lawyer’s son is kidnapped by a mysterious man who demands she take a life to save her son. She must now run across London in time to intercept her target.

THE RUNNER is an odd one. First of all, the aspect ratio: 4:3. What for? The movie is blurry, has weird slow motion, random zooms, random shots of the city and its residents, the sound feels off, and there are just some really weird choices throughout. I got the feeling they were trying really hard to make it intense and suspenseful, but it didn’t really work out. I wouldn’t say it’s absolutely horrendous, but it doesn’t really bring anything new to the table.

We’ve seen stories like this before—better ones. I thought the running thing was a cool idea, but I was exhausted just watching Gal Gadot run for the entire movie. I did like the running puns, though. I’ll give it that. They also make it seem like she has some kind of sixth sense for things? No explanation. It didn’t really fit and felt totally out of place.

THE RUNNER has a runtime of under 90 minutes, and I will say that the ending caught me off guard—twice! But even that wasn’t enough of a reward. Even with the short runtime, it felt long, which is pretty wild.

I heard it wasn’t very good, and that it was short. I had exactly the runtime to waste and wanted to see if it was as bad as people said.

And… it was, and it wasn’t at the same time.

So yeah, should you check it out? If you have Prime, some time to waste, or just need something to have on in the background, THE RUNNER could work for you.

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It’s summer 1962, and in the local SANDLOT there’s a gang of rambunctious baseball-playing kids who take in the new kid in town who desperately wants to learn to play. Turns out, it’ll be a summer they’ll never forget.

A classic kids movie from the ’90s that, oddly enough, I might have only seen once. I didn’t remember a single thing! Which was awesome because it was like I was experiencing it for the first time again, and with my daughter! So that’s always fun! I did remember the pool scene when it came up though—I guess that one stuck with me for obvious reasons. 😂

We get good characters, good casting and performances, and just a whole lot of fun! I really had a blast revisiting this one with my daughter, and so did she. We totally need more movies like this. I love live action kids movies that are just about having a good time!

I highly recommend checking out THE SANDLOT.

It’s a solid…
⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️
8/10

That recap at the end where they tell you what happened to everyone… GOLD! 😂

Finally, COYOTE VS. ACME is out after being shelved for some absurd reason.

Wile E. COYOTE seeks the help of a lawyer to sue ACME for all the failed products he’s used throughout the years in his attempt to catch the Road Runner.

So, did this movie truly deserve to be shelved, or is it insane that they even thought for a second to do this?

Well…

They’re definitely insane! COYOTE VS. ACME is so much fun! It totally deserved to be released.

It was awesome to see animation and live-action together again. I loved seeing Wile E. COYOTE trying to catch the Road Runner and having all of the ACME products fail him. It was super nostalgic and truly classic! The animation looked fantastic, except for some reason Foghorn Leghorn looked way off to me.

I liked the direction they went with the story. It just made sense. Why wouldn’t Wile E. sue ACME? The little guy VS. the big corporation is always a good baseline for a story, and once again, it works! I especially enjoyed how things wrapped up. It had heart! In addition, it’s quite funny. The typical Looney Tunes slapstick comedy delivered some great laughs.

And speaking of Looney Tunes, we get great characters from the roster along the way. Even when they have very limited screen time, their presence has an impact on the movie. There’s one in particular that literally had me dying of laughter.

Eric Bauza once again nails the voices of these iconic characters. The live-action cast worked well, with Will Forte being a good choice for Wile E.’s lawyer, while John Cena and P.J. Byrne were just as good as the ACME lawyers. I also liked Lana Condor as the go-getter intern.

I can’t even imagine someone watching this movie and thinking it would be a good idea for no one to ever see it. Madness! I will say I was expecting a little more out of it, but I think all the hype around the movie made the anticipation and expectations go into overdrive! I still had a blast with it, and so did the whole family.

My daughter asked if there was more of the COYOTE chasing the Road Runner out there. So now I get to show her which will be awesome!

I think COYOTE VS. ACME is absolutely worth checking out! Especially in the theater, to show them that people love the Looney Tunes and that we want more of them!

It’s a solid…
🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨🧨
7/10

I do hope we get more Looney Tunes!

I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty wrecked the morning of DAY 2. But with another sick lineup, I wasn’t going to miss it.

Today’s intertwining bands were ILLSCARLET, SUCKERPUNCH!, and ICE NINE KILLS. At least this time around, SUCKERPUNCH! was on the middle stage, which made running back and forth a little easier.

I’m pretty bummed I missed BOWLING FOR SOUP, as they were one of the bands I really wanted to see. They were playing across the park at the same time as JIMMY EAT WORLD and YELLOWCARD, which was crushing!

GOOD SLEEPY
Never heard of these guys, but I’m glad I checked them out. I really liked what I heard. Great sound and vibe. Definitely gonna look into them. They said it was their first time in Canada, so that’s cool.

SUNAMI
Another band I had never heard of. I caught the last couple songs, and it was hard! I dug it!

FOUR YEAR STRONG
I really like the band’s sound and wanted to see if that translated into their live performance. I found myself digging the songs that I knew more than the ones I didn’t, which sometimes happens with shows. Still, a great all-around performance that got the crowd going.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Loved the energy and the performance. I didn’t hear the songs I wanted (as usual with almost every band), but they delivered a great set with a mixture of new and old, both sounding incredible live! And here I thought they didn’t play any of the old sh*t!

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS
I was really looking forward to this one. They’re a fun band and gave us a strong set with great songs, energy, and positive words. The crowd got right into it. Again, I didn’t hear the songs I wanted, but I did get to video call my wife during Ohio Is For Lovers, a song she was really into during her extremely brief emo phase. She loved it!

OF MICE & MEN
I’m familiar with the band, and I’ve heard a couple songs here and there. They sounded great and really put on a great show. It’s was heavy, it was good!

3OH!3
One of the acts I was looking forward to the most this entire Warped Tour, and they totally didn’t disappoint! Such good energy and fun! Great stage presence, and the crowd participation was off the hook. From where I was, it looked like they had a crowd as big as the closing act. Great song choice, lots of singalongs, with the entire crowd getting right into it. Definitely a top highlight of the day, if not the whole festival!

BEARINGS
I’m really happy I got the chance to check these guys out! The bass had an absolutely raw and prominent sound, adding to the energy of their live performance. Some good pop-punk! Oh, and Ottawa represent!

SUDDEN WAVES
I was taking a little sit-down break, and these guys were playing close by. I couldn’t see them, but I could hear them. I liked what I was hearing, so I picked myself up to actually see them. I’m glad I did!

ILLSCARLET
My buddy wanted to check these guys out. I only caught two songs, but I do like their sound.

SUCKERPUNCH!
I was super stoked to see these guys. I totally love their sound and vibe, and their new EP is awesome! They delivered a fun and energetic pop-punk performance that only heightened my love for the songs. One of my new fav pop-punk bands and a highlight for sure!

ICE NINE KILLS
I’m not super familiar with the band, but I heard that these guys put on a great show. Unfortunately, their gear, wardrobe, and props got held up at the border, so the band had to make do borrowing gear from other bands. They definitely still delivered a great performance, with some prop work and actors performing scenes alongside the band. The video packages were also really cool, and having Art the Clown show up for A Work of Art (the one song I knew) was awesome! I’m going to listen to more of these guys!

JIMMY EAT WORLD
The 25th anniversary of Bleed American, and they played the entire album from start to finish. Totally awesome! Such a great performance! They sounded just as good now as they did when I first saw them 25 years ago. Hearing A Praise Chorus, Here You Me, and Get It Faster live made the set for me! The crowd’s “whoa’s” on Sweetness… fantastic! “Still punk rock as hell.”

YELLOWCARD
Great set! The crowd was totally locked in! They sounded great and just blasted through songs, delivering constant music! I was really hoping to hear Take What You Want off the new album, as it’s my favourite song from theirs, but I did get to hear Breathing, which used to be my fav beforehand. When I tell you the crowd went nuts for Ocean Avenue, it would be an understatement. Everyone sang along, and it was amazing!

SIMPLE PLAN
Talk about the tables turning… going from getting trashed for being on the Warped Tour to closing out the festival. The local boys were obviously going to close out the day, and they absolutely deserve it! They always deliver an incredible performance with such energy and such fun! Confetti, pyro, smoke, fireworks, and guests like LOLO, Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup, and a bunch of Scooby-Doo’s. We got it all! I called my daughter during I’m Just A Kid. She absolutely loves that song and was so stoked! 🤘🏻 A great set and a great end to an awesome two days.

Casualties of Warped Tour scheduling:
NOTHING.NOWHERE, MAD CADDIES, LOLO, ALKALINE TRIO, BOWLING FOR SOUP, THURSDAY, STRUNG OUT

Briefly seen:
SCORCHING TOMB, MAYDAY PARADE, BAD COP BAD COP

I’m not gonna lie, I was pretty wrecked the morning of DAY 2. But with another sick lineup, I wasn’t going to miss it.

Today’s intertwining bands were ILLSCARLET, SUCKERPUNCH!, and ICE NINE KILLS. At least this time around, SUCKERPUNCH! was on the middle stage, which made running back and forth a little easier.

I’m pretty bummed I missed BOWLING FOR SOUP, as they were one of the bands I really wanted to see. They were playing across the park at the same time as JIMMY EAT WORLD and YELLOWCARD, which was crushing!

GOOD SLEEPY
Never heard of these guys, but I’m glad I checked them out. I really liked what I heard. Great sound and vibe. Definitely gonna look into them. They said it was their first time in Canada, so that’s cool.

SUNAMI
Another band I had never heard of. I caught the last couple songs, and it was hard! I dug it!

FOUR YEAR STRONG
I really like the band’s sound and wanted to see if that translated into their live performance. I found myself digging the songs that I knew more than the ones I didn’t, which sometimes happens with shows. Still, a great all-around performance that got the crowd going.

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Loved the energy and the performance. I didn’t hear the songs I wanted (as usual with almost every band), but they delivered a great set with a mixture of new and old, both sounding incredible live! And here I thought they didn’t play any of the old sh*t!

HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS
I was really looking forward to this one. They’re a fun band and gave us a strong set with great songs, energy, and positive words. The crowd got right into it. Again, I didn’t hear the songs I wanted, but I did get to video call my wife during Ohio Is For Lovers, a song she was really into during her extremely brief emo phase. She loved it!

OF MICE & MEN
I’m familiar with the band, and I’ve heard a couple songs here and there. They sounded great and really put on a great show. It’s was heavy, it was good!

3OH!3
One of the acts I was looking forward to the most this entire Warped Tour, and they totally didn’t disappoint! Such good energy and fun! Great stage presence, and the crowd participation was off the hook. From where I was, it looked like they had a crowd as big as the closing act. Great song choice, lots of singalongs, with the entire crowd getting right into it. Definitely a top highlight of the day, if not the whole festival!

BEARINGS
I’m really happy I got the chance to check these guys out! The bass had an absolutely raw and prominent sound, adding to the energy of their live performance. Some good pop-punk! Oh, and Ottawa represent!

SUDDEN WAVES
I was taking a little sit-down break, and these guys were playing close by. I couldn’t see them, but I could hear them. I liked what I was hearing, so I picked myself up to actually see them. I’m glad I did!

ILLSCARLET
My buddy wanted to check these guys out. I only caught two songs, but I do like their sound.

SUCKERPUNCH!
I was super stoked to see these guys. I totally love their sound and vibe, and their new EP is awesome! They delivered a fun and energetic pop-punk performance that only heightened my love for the songs. One of my new fav pop-punk bands and a highlight for sure!

ICE NINE KILLS
I’m not super familiar with the band, but I heard that these guys put on a great show. Unfortunately, their gear, wardrobe, and props got held up at the border, so the band had to make do borrowing gear from other bands. They definitely still delivered a great performance, with some prop work and actors performing scenes alongside the band. The video packages were also really cool, and having Art the Clown show up for A Work of Art (the one song I knew) was awesome! I’m going to listen to more of these guys!

JIMMY EAT WORLD
The 25th anniversary of Bleed American, and they played the entire album from start to finish. Totally awesome! Such a great performance! They sounded just as good now as they did when I first saw them 25 years ago. Hearing A Praise Chorus, Here You Me, and Get It Faster live made the set for me! The crowd’s “whoa’s” on Sweetness… fantastic! “Still punk rock as hell.”

YELLOWCARD
Great set! The crowd was totally locked in! They sounded great and just blasted through songs, delivering constant music! I was really hoping to hear Take What You Want off the new album, as it’s my favourite song from theirs, but I did get to hear Breathing, which used to be my fav beforehand. When I tell you the crowd went nuts for Ocean Avenue, it would be an understatement. Everyone sang along, and it was amazing!

SIMPLE PLAN
Talk about the tables turning… going from getting trashed for being on the Warped Tour to closing out the festival. The local boys were obviously going to close out the day, and they absolutely deserve it! They always deliver an incredible performance with such energy and such fun! Confetti, pyro, smoke, fireworks, and guests like LOLO, Jaret Reddick from Bowling For Soup, and a bunch of Scooby-Doo’s. We got it all! I called my daughter during I’m Just A Kid. She absolutely loves that song and was so stoked! 🤘🏻 A great set and a great end to an awesome two days.

Casualties of Warped Tour scheduling:
NOTHING.NOWHERE, MAD CADDIES, LOLO, ALKALINE TRIO, BOWLING FOR SOUP, THURSDAY, STRUNG OUT

Briefly seen:
SCORCHING TOMB, MAYDAY PARADE, BAD COP BAD COP

It was great to be back at Warped Tour! Today’s lineup was fantastic, although I wasn’t pleased to find out ATREYU, BIGWIG, and SILVERSTEIN would all intertwine and be playing at opposite ends of the park. I had to run across the park during sets, which proved to be a challenge.

Also, SLEEP THEORY was playing at the same time as A DAY TO REMEMBER, again across the park. But with both being the last sets of the night, there was no way I’d be making it to both. Very disappointing since I was really looking forward to SLEEP THEORY.

But other than that, it was an awesome time! Here’s what I was able to see on Day 1.

**THE PARADOX**
I was stoked to check these guys out. Great performance and pop-punk vibes! They definitely have a sound that hits hard on the nostalgia.

**THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS**
It was a decent performance. Not really into them, but I did really like a couple songs off their debut album. When those songs kicked in live, it was a good time.

**COLORSFADE**
Slightly familiar with this band. I like everything I’ve heard, and seeing them live made me want to dive deeper into the band. I always love seeing the drummer as the lead vocalist. Good energy, good performance.

**ATREYU**
Finally! A long-time fan of the band, this was my first time seeing them live. They put on a good performance and sounded great. I only saw about half their set since BIGWIG was playing at the same time on the other side of the park. But I got to see them play EGO DEATH, which is my favourite new song, and RIGHT SIDE OF THE BED, which was the song that started my love for the band.

**BIGWIG**
One of my favourite punk bands, and probably the band I’ve seen the most live. I can’t remember the last time I saw them, but it’s been a long, long while. The songs still slap, and they still sound just as good. Once again plagued by another band playing at the same time, SILVERSTEIN, I only caught about half their set before running across the park again. Sink Or Swim was the highlight for me, and I missed them playing Flavor Ice (my fav), but my buddy got it on video for me. I loved seeing them live again!

**SILVERSTEIN**
These guys are always amazing live! Every time I see them, I’m never disappointed. They played a good variety of songs from their catalogue with the usual crowd favourites. Absolutely love seeing them live any chance I get! Great energy, great performance, definitely one of my favourite bands ever!

**THRICE**
Solid performance with a great sound! I was happy to finally get to see them live. I’m a huge fan of the album *The Artist in the Ambulance*, and getting to see them play the title track along with Silhouette totally made their set for me.

**MXPX**
It had been way too long since I had seen these guys live, and they definitely didn’t disappoint! They played two of the three tracks I was hoping for, My Life Story and Middlename, along with a bunch of other bangers… amazing energy and just straight-up punk rock! One of the best in the game, they definitely still got it and deliver! Truly one of my favs.

**PENNYWISE**
I caught the back half of their set, and although it dragged a little, they picked things back up by the end. They still got it and deliver the same kind of show they did years ago. Bro Hymn is always fantastic live with the whole crowd getting in on the “whoa’s.”

**THE ATARIS**
This was a great throwback to my younger years. I’m glad I got to catch the back end of their set, and what I heard was great.

**SPIKE AND THE GIMME GIMMES**
Fun stage presence with lots of stories and laughs thrown in. He kept saying “this one’s a cover” before every song. It was great. Decent all-around performance.

**TAKING BACK SUNDAY**
I’m not really a fan of the band, but I do enjoy a few of their songs. But what I really wanted to see were the interpretive dance moves! And those definitely didn’t disappoint! I felt that the vocals struggled a bit, but the music was good.

**SUBLIME**
This was a good time! So energetic, so fun! Jakob Nowell nails the vocals and sounds almost just like his dad. The crowd was into it, and so was I!

**A DAY TO REMEMBER**
A great choice to close out Day 1. They always deliver the goods! You feel the energy they bring to the stage, and it bleeds into the crowd. They played some good songs with pyro, smoke, toilet paper, and fireworks to end the night. I had an absolute blast! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

**Casualty of Warped Tour scheduling:**
SLEEP THEORY, GOOD RIDDANCE, ESCAPE THE FATE, INITIATE, OXYMORONS, THE PLANET SMASHERS, COMEBACK KID, GOB

**Briefly seen:**
MADBALL, BASTERDS, ALL TIME LOW, PEER PRESSURE

It was great to be back at Warped Tour! Today’s lineup was fantastic, although I wasn’t pleased to find out ATREYU, BIGWIG, and SILVERSTEIN would all intertwine and be playing at opposite ends of the park. I had to run across the park during sets, which proved to be a challenge.

Also, SLEEP THEORY was playing at the same time as A DAY TO REMEMBER, again across the park. But with both being the last sets of the night, there was no way I’d be making it to both. Very disappointing since I was really looking forward to SLEEP THEORY.

But other than that, it was an awesome time! Here’s what I was able to see on Day 1.

THE PARADOX
I was stoked to check these guys out. Great performance and pop-punk vibes! They definitely have a sound that hits hard on the nostalgia.

THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS
It was a decent performance. Not really into them, but I did really like a couple songs off their debut album. When those songs kicked in live, it was a good time.

COLORSFADE
Slightly familiar with this band. I like everything I’ve heard, and seeing them live made me want to dive deeper into the band. I always love seeing the drummer as the lead vocalist. Good energy, good performance.

ATREYU
Finally! A long-time fan of the band, this was my first time seeing them live. They put on a good performance and sounded great. I only saw about half their set since BIGWIG was playing at the same time on the other side of the park. But I got to see them play EGO DEATH, which is my favourite new song, and RIGHT SIDE OF THE BED, which was the song that started my love for the band.

BIGWIG
One of my favourite punk bands, and probably the band I’ve seen the most live. I can’t remember the last time I saw them, but it’s been a long, long while. The songs still slap, and they still sound just as good. Once again plagued by another band playing at the same time, SILVERSTEIN, I only caught about half their set before running across the park again. Sink Or Swim was the highlight for me, and I missed them playing Flavor Ice (my fav), but my buddy got it on video for me. I loved seeing them live again!

SILVERSTEIN
These guys are always amazing live! Every time I see them, I’m never disappointed. They played a good variety of songs from their catalogue with the usual crowd favourites. Absolutely love seeing them live any chance I get! Great energy, great performance, definitely one of my favourite bands ever!

THRICE
Solid performance with a great sound! I was happy to finally get to see them live. I’m a huge fan of the album The Artist in the Ambulance, and getting to see them play the title track along with Silhouette totally made their set for me.

MXPX
It had been way too long since I had seen these guys live, and they definitely didn’t disappoint! They played two of the three tracks I was hoping for, My Life Story and Middlename, along with a bunch of other bangers… amazing energy and just straight-up punk rock! One of the best in the game, they definitely still got it and deliver! Truly one of my favs.

PENNYWISE
I caught the back half of their set, and although it dragged a little, they picked things back up by the end. They still got it and deliver the same kind of show they did years ago. Bro Hymn is always fantastic live with the whole crowd getting in on the “whoa’s.”

THE ATARIS
This was a great throwback to my younger years. I’m glad I got to catch the back end of their set, and what I heard was great.

SPIKE AND THE GIMME GIMMES
Fun stage presence with lots of stories and laughs thrown in. He kept saying “this one’s a cover” before every song. It was great. Decent all-around performance.

TAKING BACK SUNDAY
I’m not really a fan of the band, but I do enjoy a few of their songs. But what I really wanted to see were the interpretive dance moves! And those definitely didn’t disappoint! I felt that the vocals struggled a bit, but the music was good.

SUBLIME
This was a good time! So energetic, so fun! Jakob Nowell nails the vocals and sounds almost just like his dad. The crowd was into it, and so was I!

A DAY TO REMEMBER
A great choice to close out Day 1. They always deliver the goods! You feel the energy they bring to the stage, and it bleeds into the crowd. They played some good songs with pyro, smoke, toilet paper, and fireworks to end the night. I had an absolute blast! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Casualty of Warped Tour scheduling:
SLEEP THEORY, GOOD RIDDANCE, ESCAPE THE FATE, INITIATE, OXYMORONS, THE PLANET SMASHERS, COMEBACK KID, GOB

Briefly seen:
MADBALL, BASTERDS, ALL TIME LOW, PEER PRESSURE

This was a fun murder mystery for the whole family—an introduction to the genre, if you will.

When their shepherd, George, is found dead it quickly turns into a murder investigation. George’s SHEEP take it upon themselves to help the local police officer solve the murder.

This is such a fun idea! Having SHEEP solve a murder totally turns a serious subject into something a little more light-hearted and kid-friendly. The SHEEP are a lively bunch that are beautifully brought to life, both visually and through the voice acting as well.

Not only do the SHEEP look great, but so does the landscape. There are fantastic locations that work very well and help give the movie its small-town charm.

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES has a big cast, and they all deliver, both lending their voices (Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Brett Goldstein, Bella Ramsey, Rhys Darby) and appearing on screen (Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Galitzine, Tosin Cole, Conleth Hill, Hong Chau, Molly Gordon). I liked all the characters, both human and SHEEP, but for me, the standout was Nicholas Braun. His performance as Officer Tim Derry perfectly captured the character’s innocent and naïve charm.

So, was the murder mystery a good one? I’d say for what they were going for, absolutely! My daughter and I were guessing the whole way through, and she loved it. It was so much fun, and I enjoyed hearing all of her theories.

Was it a mind-blowing reveal? No. Can you see it coming? Yes. But did it nail it for a younger audience? Most definitely!

THE SHEEP DETECTIVES is a fantastic movie for all ages, and I highly recommend checking this one out!

I’m giving it an…
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8/10

I’d love to see more of the SHEEP solving murders. Since there are two more books they could pull from, it has to get done… right?

One of my favourite movies growing up, in a non-violent future, a police officer from the ’90s, John Spartan (played by Sylvester Stallone), is brought out of cryogenic imprisonment to help take down his nemesis, Simon Phoenix (played by Wesley Snipes), who has escaped his own cryogenic detainment.

DEMOLITION MAN is totally ‘90s! It’s a great idea with good action and cheesy dialogue. The visuals, wardrobe, and just the overall tone and feel are superb. I love movies that depict the future and how, years later, when we’re actually close to the futuristic date, we see just how off they were. But sometimes they get stuff pretty close that you could actually see happening. My favourite thing from this movie has to be those three seashells. How do they work? What do they do?! It’s been bugging me for over 30 years!

Anyways, enough about that. I hadn’t watched it in a while and wanted to revisit it to see how well it held up, and I think it still works great today. Sure, there’s a little bit of a nostalgic element that influences my viewing, but I wouldn’t say it overwhelmingly changes things. It delivers exactly what you’d expect, both then and now. It’s fun!

The cast is great. Stallone and Snipes are awesome, work well together, and fit the parts nicely. Sandra Bullock is the heart of the movie and brings a lot of charm along with it. Even the smaller roles are well cast and help make the movie’s vision of the future to life.

DEMOLITION MAN is definitely a product of its time, and an entertaining one at that. It’s got memorable scenes, and I’d say it held up pretty well. It brought me back, and I honestly had a blast revisiting it. If you’ve never seen it, I’d say it’s worth checking out!

It’s probably a 7, but I’m giving it an…
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8/10

I miss movies like this. There’s something oddly comforting about them.

One of my favourite movies growing up, in a non-violent future, a police officer from the ’90s, John Spartan (played by Sylvester Stallone), is brought out of cryogenic imprisonment to help take down his nemesis, Simon Phoenix (played by Wesley Snipes), who has escaped his own cryogenic detainment.

DEMOLITION MAN is totally ‘90s! It’s a great idea with good action and cheesy dialogue. The visuals, wardrobe, and just the overall tone and feel are superb. I love movies that depict the future and how, years later, when we’re actually close to the futuristic date, we see just how off they were. But sometimes they get stuff pretty close that you could actually see happening. My favourite thing from this movie has to be those three seashells. How do they work? What do they do?! It’s been bugging me for over 30 years!

Anyways, enough about that. I hadn’t watched it in a while and wanted to revisit it to see how well it held up, and I think it still works great today. Sure, there’s a little bit of a nostalgic element that influences my viewing, but I wouldn’t say it overwhelmingly changes things. It delivers exactly what you’d expect, both then and now. It’s fun!

The cast is great. Stallone and Snipes are awesome, work well together, and fit the parts nicely. Sandra Bullock is the heart of the movie and brings a lot of charm along with it. Even the smaller roles are well cast and help make the movie’s vision of the future to life.

DEMOLITION MAN is definitely a product of its time, and an entertaining one at that. It’s got memorable scenes, and I’d say it held up pretty well. It brought me back, and I honestly had a blast revisiting it. If you’ve never seen it, I’d say it’s worth checking out!

It’s probably a 7, but I’m giving it an…
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8/10

I miss movies like this. There’s something oddly comforting about them.

In a secluded cabin in the woods, a dysfunctional couple secretly plots to murder one another… things get crazy.

Now this was my kind of date night movie. Although not the typical kind of movie I watch with my wife, she surprisingly enjoyed it quite a bit even though it has a lot more violence than she usually cares for.

This is right up my alley, touching on multiple things I enjoy in a movie. It worked for her because the story was strong and blended action, comedy, and what she would class as gross-out moments perfectly. I thought the story was strong and refreshing, with the comedy and violence working incredibly well together, complementing each other. So yeah… everything landed!

The cast was great! I love Jason Segel, he always brings it and his performance is no different here. The same can be said about Samara Weaving. Their chemistry is great and they nailed the dysfunctional couple angle, while the supporting cast added even more personality and chaos to the film.

The locations were fantastic for the nature of the movie, with the visuals and effects being good, especially for what they were trying to achieve.

In the end, OVER YOUR DEAD BODY was a good time. It’s well balanced and provides a little bit of something from every movie category… comedy, drama, action, disturbance… Jorma Taccone nailed it! I had a blast with it, and for my wife to have totally enjoyed a movie like this is a sure indication that it’s absolutely a must-watch! Go check it out!

It’s a solid…
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8/10

That final scene is pure gold! It got a huge
Laugh out of me.

Peter Parker has been forgotten, so he now concentrates solely on being SPIDER-MAN. But as the loneliness starts taking a toll, a new threat appears, further complicating things for our hero.

We’ve now had ten years of Tom Holland as SPIDER-MAN, with BRAND NEW DAY being the fourth solo film, and there’s no indication of things slowing down. In fact, this is some of the best we’ve gotten from the character.

This movie screams comic book! It absolutely has the look and feel of one, with visuals and scenes pulled right out of the pages. But it’s not only about the looks—it’s the overall substance as well. It’s packed with characters who all feel organic rather than forced. You get that built-up, lived-in world that’s been around for a while, and the movie pulls it off very nicely. Every character has a purpose that drives the story forward. I especially liked the scenes where they show SPIDER-MAN taking on villains over the years. It did a great job showing how much time had passed and how much of Peter’s life had become being SPIDER-MAN, and how little he had left outside of the mask.

The action looks awesome! And the suit… I totally loved the look of it. It felt real! Not something that’s all digital, but something the actor is actually wearing. It’s one of the best on-screen SPIDER-MAN suits, in my opinion. At times you can even see Peter’s eyes through the SPIDER-MAN mask, which was a nice touch that added to the realism.

Story-wise, I feel they handled the aftermath of NO WAY HOME perfectly. You really feel Peter’s loneliness, and it plays a huge part in the movie. Everything involving MJ and Ned was fantastic. All three have such great chemistry, and they’re the emotional backbone of the film.

The whole cast delivers and works really well together. Returning are Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Marisa Tomei, and Michael Mando, while newcomers Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Florence Pugh, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, and Tramell Tillman fit right in.

BRAND NEW DAY felt like a movie set within a huge cinematic universe, but I also liked that it focused on telling one smaller-scale story. Having characters from other films and shows come and go was a brilliant idea that gave it that comic book feel. Destin Daniel Cretton nailed it! Everything here just worked.

I had a blast! The theater was packed, and everyone was locked in. It’s a must-see movie! Go check it out!

It’s a…
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9/10

SPIDER-MAN is truly one of the best characters ever created… I hope they keep going with this version for at least another two solo films.

The Deadites are back to terrorize a grieving family.

I love the visceral violence and gore of the **EVIL DEAD** movies. I especially enjoyed the last two installments. They’re crazy, brutal, gory, and a whole lot of fun! **EVIL DEAD BURN** fits right in with the franchise and keeps that consistency going.

The story expands the **EVIL DEAD** lore a little without overcomplicating it. It’s once again all about the Deadites wreaking havoc with total savagery and, at times, hilariousness. The clever destruction, brutality, and deaths had me squeamish and on edge throughout. It was absolutely nasty! I loved every minute.

The characters weren’t the most interesting or lovable, but they each had something that added to their personality. I thought they all gave good performances that really delivered on the foul, chaotic vibe of the movie.

But my favorite part has to be the camera work. We get some truly amazing shots and visual sequences that add so much to the entertainment factor of the movie. The effects were on point. The abundance of blood, guts, and gore was front and center, and it all looked fantastic. It’s what I was there for—horrific and disgusting scenes that looked super cool—and I got exactly what I wanted.

**EVIL DEAD BURN** was a great watch that left me wanting more. **EVIL DEAD** is a pretty consistent franchise, and I had a blast with **BURN**. It’s definitely on par with **RISE**, so if you dug that one, I think you’ll get a kick out of this one. It’s a must-watch, so go check it out!

This one’s a…
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8/10

There’s a mid and post credit scene that are awesome… got my hyped for what’s next.

The Deadites are back to terrorize a grieving family.

I love the visceral violence and gore of the EVIL DEAD movies. I especially enjoyed the last two installments. They’re crazy, brutal, gory, and a whole lot of fun! EVIL DEAD BURN fits right in with the franchise and keeps that consistency going.

The story expands the EVIL DEAD lore a little without overcomplicating it. It’s once again all about the Deadites wreaking havoc with total savagery and, at times, hilariousness. The clever destruction, brutality, and deaths had me squeamish and on edge throughout. It was absolutely nasty! I loved every minute.

The characters weren’t the most interesting or lovable, but they each had something that added to their personality. I thought they all gave good performances that really delivered on the foul, chaotic vibe of the movie.

But my favorite part has to be the camera work. We get some truly amazing shots and visual sequences that add so much to the entertainment factor of the movie. The effects were on point. The abundance of blood, guts, and gore was front and center, and it all looked fantastic. It’s what I was there for—horrific and disgusting scenes that looked super cool—and I got exactly what I wanted.

EVIL DEAD BURN was a great watch that left me wanting more. EVIL DEAD is a pretty consistent franchise, and I had a blast with BURN. It’s definitely on par with RISE, so if you dug that one, I think you’ll get a kick out of this one. It’s a must-watch, so go check it out!

This one’s a…
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
8/10

There’s a mid and post credit scene that are awesome… got my hyped for what’s next.

When a family friend is murdered, a kenpo expert will stop at nothing to avenge his death.

What a hidden gem! I had never heard of **THE PERFECT WEAPON** or its star, Jeff Speakman, but this one was a pleasant surprise.

The story is pure ’90s action movie goodness, and it works well to deliver some great fight scenes. I love the look and vibe; everything feels gritty and real, and those flashbacks are classic.

Jeff Speakman is awesome! He perfectly plays the role of a badass and absolutely looks the part. The supporting cast is great as well, featuring Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, James Hong, John Dye, Dante Basco, Mako, and the menacing Professor Toru Tanaka.

I had a total blast with **THE PERFECT WEAPON**. I threw it on and hoped for the best, and it delivered. At just under 90 minutes, it’s also a quick watch. Well worth checking out if you’re a fan of martial arts action movies.

This one gets a…
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7/10

I don’t know how I didn’t see this growing up.

When a family friend is murdered, a kenpo expert will stop at nothing to avenge his death.

What a hidden gem! I had never heard of THE PERFECT WEAPON or its star, Jeff Speakman, but this one was a pleasant surprise.

The story is pure ’90s action movie goodness, and it works well to deliver some great fight scenes. I love the look and vibe; everything feels gritty and real, and those flashbacks are classic.

Jeff Speakman is awesome! He perfectly plays the role of a badass and absolutely looks the part. The supporting cast is great as well, featuring Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, James Hong, John Dye, Dante Basco, Mako, and the menacing Professor Toru Tanaka.

I had a total blast with THE PERFECT WEAPON. I threw it on and hoped for the best, and it delivered. At just under 90 minutes, it’s also a quick watch. Well worth checking out if you’re a fan of martial arts action movies.

This one gets a…
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7/10

I don’t know how I didn’t see this growing up.