Going In Blind: the Knife

September 27, 2025 John Stark

Cast: Nnamdi Asomugha, Melissa leo, Aja Naomi king, Manny Jacinto, Amari Alexis Price, Aiden Gabrielle Price Written by Mark Duplass and Nnandi Asomugha Directed By: Nnandi Asomugha release Year: 2025 82 minutes *There Is No Known Audio description For This Title* What Is it? The life of a black family is turned upside down after the father handles an intruder, but makes the mistake of dialing 911, triggering an overly exhaustive examination from a detective (Academy award Winner Melissa Leo), who isn’t sure who the victim really is. What Works: Frustrating at times, the investigative part of the film is … Continue reading Going In Blind: the Knife

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21 Grams

December 10, 2023 John Stark

This is usually where I tell you where I watched it, and if it had audio description. It did, and i have no idea. Sometimes, i watch a random movie and bank it for when I need a review but didn’t have the time to watch it. I saw this back in July or August, and didn’t post a prerecorded YouTube review until November. I want to say Netflix. But, it may not be there anymore, so where I watched it five months ago, it could now be somewhere else. but, I had free time, and figured I’d check off … Continue reading 21 Grams

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Emmy Predictions: Best Actor and Actress in a Movie/Mini

June 18, 2017 John Stark

My second post in the Emmy Watch category. Here we’ve got the leading contenders for Actor and Actress in a Movie or Mini/Limited Series. BEST ACTOR: The Contenders: Riz Ahmed (The Night Of) John Tuturro (The Night Of) Robert DeNiro … Continue reading Emmy Predictions: Best Actor and Actress in a Movie/Mini

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Snowden

January 15, 2017 John Stark

Starring: Joseph Gordon Levitt, Shailene Woodley, Melissa Leo, Tom Wilkinson, Zachary Quinto, Rhys Ifans, Nicolas Cage, Timothy Olyphant, Joely Richardson, Scott Eastwood, Ben Chaplin, Ben Schnetzer, Logan Marshall Green
Directed By: Oliver Stone
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London Has Fallen

July 17, 2016 John Stark

Starring: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Radha Mitchell, Robert Forster, Jackie Earle Haley, Melissa Leo, Charlotte Riley
Directed By: Babak Najafi
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Emmy Watch: Movie/Mini Supporting Actress

June 19, 2016 John Stark

The frontrunners here are Smart, King, and Leo. It’s a three way fight. The other nominees will be just lucky to get the nomination. Roots has so many names being passed around, I wonder if they will cancel each other … Continue reading Emmy Watch: Movie/Mini Supporting Actress

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The Big Short

December 27, 2015January 15, 2016 John Stark

Starring: Steve Carell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, Rafe Spall, Jeremy Strong, Hamish Linklater, Finn Wittrock, John Magaro, Brad Pitt, Marisa Tomei, Max Greenfield, Billy Magnussen, Melissa Leo, Karen Gillan Directed By: Adam McKay A brilliant script, a topical piece, and … Continue reading The Big Short

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Wayward Pines: Season 1

July 26, 2015August 5, 2015 John Stark

Starring: Matt Dillon, Shannyn Sossamon, Carla Gugino, Toby Jones, Melissa Leo, Charlie Tahan, Reed Diamond, Hope Davis, Siobhan Fallon, Sarah Jeffrey, Terrence Howard, Juliette Lewis

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The Equalizer

January 1, 2015 John Stark

Starring: Denzel Washington, Chloe Grace Moretz, Marton Csokas, Melissa Leo, Bill Pullman, David Harbour, Haley Bennett. Directed By: Antoine Fuqua This might be a slightly unpopular review, depending on how you felt about The Equalizer. I thought it was “paint … Continue reading The Equalizer

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The Angriest Man In Brooklyn

August 7, 2014August 8, 2014 John Stark

Starring: Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, Peter Dinklage, Melissa Leo, Hamish Linklater, Sutton Foster, James Earl Jones, Louis CK, Richard Kind I’m trying to think of the last great Robin Williams role. Probably in World’s Greatest Dad in 2009. This film … Continue reading The Angriest Man In Brooklyn

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Stars You May Not Know Are In TV Pilots For Next Season

February 27, 2014May 28, 2015 John Stark

Viola Davis- How To Get Away With Murder (ABC Drama) The two-time Oscar nominee has somehow been lured to a TV regular gig, not on a cable or pay network. This is a huge deal for ABC, yet somehow they … Continue reading Stars You May Not Know Are In TV Pilots For Next Season

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Awards Watch #5

November 26, 2013February 13, 2014 John Stark

Best Picture 1) 12 Years A Slave 2) Gravity 3) Captain Phillips 4) American Hustle 5) Saving Mr Banks 6) The Butler 7) Inside Llewyn Davis 8) Nebraska 9) Her 10) The Wolf Of Wall Street 11) All Is Lost … Continue reading Awards Watch #5

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Awards Watch- #2

October 4, 2013 John Stark

Here’s my second “power list rankings” of how films are tracking right now, and how I think the race is shaping up. Gravity and 12 Years A Slave are massive contenders right now. Best Picture 1) 12 Years A Slave … Continue reading Awards Watch- #2

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Awards Watch #1

September 26, 2013February 13, 2014 John Stark

Here’s my first “power list rankings” of how films are tracking right now, and how I think the race is shaping up. Gravity and 12 Years A Slave are massive contenders right now. Best Picture 1) 12 Years A Slave … Continue reading Awards Watch #1

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Emmy Awards Live Blog!

September 23, 2013September 23, 2013 John Stark

Join me here for a live blog of the Emmy award winners. Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series (Presented by Tina Fey and Amy Poehler) WINNER: Merritt Weaver (Nurse Jackie) Best Speech Ever. LOL. Outstanding Writing In A Comedy Series … Continue reading Emmy Awards Live Blog!

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Movie Review: Oblivion

September 22, 2013 John Stark

STARRING: Tom Cruise, Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko, Morgan Freeman, Melissa Leo, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Zoe Bell WRITTEN BY: Karl Gajdusek and Michael Arndt DIRECTED BY: Joseph Kosinski I remember when Oblivion was in theatres, and it didn’t do as … Continue reading Movie Review: Oblivion

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Movie Review: Prisoners

September 22, 2013 John Stark

STARRING: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard, Paul Dano, Viola Davis, Maria Bello, Melissa Leo, Dylan Minnette, Len Cariou WRITTEN BY: Aaron Guzikowski DIRECTED BY: Denis Villeneuve I’m a little late to the praise party for Prisoners, so … Continue reading Movie Review: Prisoners

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Movie Review: Olympus Has Fallen

September 21, 2013 John Stark

STARRING: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Dylan McDermott, Rick Yune, Finley Jacobsen, Melissa Leo, Robert Forester, Cole Hauser, Radha Mitchell, Ashley Judd. WRITTEN BY: Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt DIRECTED BY: Antoine Fuqua I’m part of … Continue reading Movie Review: Olympus Has Fallen

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And The Emmy Nominees Are…

July 18, 2013May 27, 2015 John Stark

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES: Breaking Bad Downton Abbey Game Of Thrones Homeland House Of Cards Mad Men I predicted that FX’s The Americans would sneak in over Downton Abbey, but the Emmy love for Downton Abbey knows no bounds apparently. OUTSTANDING … Continue reading And The Emmy Nominees Are…

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Casting: Hendricks, Bennett, Hemsworth, Nurse Jackie

June 14, 2013 John Stark

Christina Hendricks has joined the cast of Measure Of A Man, co-starring Riley Griffiths and Madisen Beaty. Haley Bennett has joined The Equalizer, adding to the already impressive cast of Denzel Washington, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Melissa Leo in the … Continue reading Casting: Hendricks, Bennett, Hemsworth, Nurse Jackie

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Hot Trailer: Prisoners

May 31, 2013 John Stark

Check out the hot new trailer for Prisoners, starring Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Maria Bello, Paul Dano, Viola Davis, Terrence Howard, and Melissa Leo. What a cast! Great trailer. Will this get awards buzz, or is this just another typical thriller? Continue reading Hot Trailer: Prisoners

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TV Critics Choice Awards

May 22, 2013May 27, 2015 John Stark

The Critics Choice awards have announced their nominees for this past season. I’m pretty happy across the board with these: Best Comedy Series: The Big Bang Theory, Louie, The Middle, New Girl, Parks and Recreation, Veep Best Actor In A Comedy: Don Cheadle (House of Lies), Louie CK (Louie), Jake Johnson (New Girl), Jim Parsons (The Big Bang Theory), Adam Scott (Parks and Recreation), Jeremy Sisto (Suburgatory) Best Actress In A Comedy: Laura Dern (Enlightened), Zooey Deschanel (New Girl), Lena Dunham (Girls), Sutton Foster (Bunheads), Julia Louise Dreyfuss (Veep), Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) Best Supporting Actor In a Comedy: … Continue reading TV Critics Choice Awards

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Going In Blind: the Knife

21 Grams

Emmy Predictions: Best Actor and Actress in a Movie/Mini

Snowden

London Has Fallen

Emmy Watch: Movie/Mini Supporting Actress

The Big Short

Wayward Pines: Season 1

The Equalizer

The Angriest Man In Brooklyn

Stars You May Not Know Are In TV Pilots For Next Season

Awards Watch #5

Awards Watch- #2

Awards Watch #1

Emmy Awards Live Blog!

Movie Review: Oblivion

Movie Review: Prisoners

Movie Review: Olympus Has Fallen

And The Emmy Nominees Are…

Casting: Hendricks, Bennett, Hemsworth, Nurse Jackie

Hot Trailer: Prisoners

TV Critics Choice Awards