Category Archives: VoVat Goes to the Movies

I’ve Got a Bad Feeling About This

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

I went to the movies twice in the past two days, both times to see movies that have been out for a while. So here are my thoughts, with SPOILERS for both: Solo: A Star Wars Story – Beth didn’t … Continue reading →

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I’m in the Limelight, Big on My Block Now

Posted on June 23, 2018 by

XTC: This Is Pop – I’d heard about this documentary and added it on Netflix, but they don’t currently have it in stock. Then, when Beth and I were looking at movies available to watch On Demand, we came across … Continue reading →

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Toys Are Only Human After All

Posted on June 10, 2018 by

Toy Story 3 – The most disturbing entry so far in this franchise was originally intended to serve as a finale, but now they’re making a fourth one. Anyway, this starts out years after the last one, when Andy, who … Continue reading →

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Basic Cable

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

Deadpool 2 – I had originally wanted to see Solo yesterday, but I waited too long to buy tickets and it was sold out, which is strange for an alleged box office flop. Maybe I’ll see it next week. Anyway, … Continue reading →

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Oz Above, So Below

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

Although not in the book, MGM’s idea to have counterparts for all the main Oz characters in Kansas was popular enough to feature in pretty much every other major Oz film. Something interesting that I heard in the Hungry Reader’s … Continue reading →

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See How the Other Half Live

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

Avengers: Infinity War – I actually saw this in its first week out, which is rare for me. I know a lot of people haven’t seen it and are going to want to, so I’ll warn you now that there … Continue reading →

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Giving This Wrinkle in Time Some Credit

Posted on April 13, 2018 by

A Wrinkle in Time – I saw this at the movies last night, and for the most part, I quite liked it. When I see a movie based on a book I’ve read, I generally can’t help doing a bit … Continue reading →

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