Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel THE MUMMY review

The Mummy review

Universal first unwrapped The Mummy franchise back in 1932 with Boris Karloff playing the title role. There have been a couple of series reboots since then with the Brendan Fraser-led version being the most recent starting in 1999. Now Universal is ready to move forward again with another reboot but they’ve also decided to go …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel IT COMES AT NIGHT review

It Comes at Night review

When it comes to horror movies, expectations can mean everything. I suppose that can be said with any genre but it feels like the weight is heavier when it comes to these types of films. As it stands, a good horror movie is hard to come by. Expect too much and you’re often left feeling …

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See THE BOOK OF HENRY for free before it’s released to the public

The Book of Henry giveaway

I’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse. Here’s your chance to obtain passes to THE BOOK OF HENRY on June 13th showing in Troy, MI. About the film: Sometimes things are not always what they seem, especially in the small suburban town where the Carpenter family lives. Single suburban mother Susan Carpenter (Naomi …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel WONDER WOMAN review

Wonder Woman review

It’s 2017 and DC Comics is STILL struggling to find its cinematic universe identity. The “guys across the street” operate like a well-oiled machine while Warner Bros. has been playing a futile game of catch-up. Director Patty Jenkins has been given the keys to the castle and an opportunity to a superhero cinematic splash. Wonder …

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See MY COUSIN RACHEL for free before it’s released to the public

My Cousin Rachel

I’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse. Here’s your chance to obtain passes to My Cousin Rachel on June 6th showing in Bloomfield Hills, MI. About the film: A dark and layered romance, My Cousin Rachel tells the story of a young Englishman who plots revenge against his mysterious and beautiful cousin, believing …

List, News

7 movies to watch on Memorial Day

Memorial Day Movies

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday in May. While it isn’t technically a day “celebrate”, it is a day on which those who died while in active military service are remembered. To all of these brave women and men, The Reel Godfather thanks you for your sacrifice. Out of respect for the memories …

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Win passes to the advance screening of WONDER WOMAN

Wonder Woman giveaway

I’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse. Here’s your chance to obtain passes to Wonder Woman on May 31st showing in Troy, MI. About the film: Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel BAYWATCH review

Baywatch review

If you were lucky enough (I suppose) to have watched any of the Baywatch television show during its 11 season run, then you know that it never took itself too seriously. The new comedy reboot, simply called Baywatch, takes the silliness to new depths. Just know going in that comedy comes first and foremost here. …

Review, Theatrical

Time for a Reel PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES review

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales review

Rough seas ahead matey. You’ve been warned early on. Johnny Depp is back for a fifth time as the swashbuckling, rum guzzling Jack Sparrow. Just how much more of this story will audiences pay top dollar to explore? Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) has been the one constant for each of the Pirates of the …

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See CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS: THE FIRST EPIC MOVIE for free before it’s released to the public

I’m gonna make you an offer you can’t refuse. Here’s your chance to obtain passes to Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie on May 27th showing in Troy, MI. About the film: Based on the worldwide sensation and bestselling book series, and boasting an A-list cast of comedy superstars headed by Kevin Hart and Ed …