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Maureen's taste in film and television is across the board; from horror to romantic comedies, drama to science-fiction, she likes them all.

Crazy Rich Asians

Nov 20, 2018

As the first all Asia cast in twenty-five years, this Crazy Rich Asians has historical significance while it entertains and from beginning to end, this film did not disappoint!

Full Review | Grade: A

Batman: The Animated Series

Nov 06, 2018

Even though Batman: The Animated Series is now 27 years old its animation, storytelling, and plot devices still hold up today. In fact, Batman The Animated Series overtones and overall structure still influence many of the animation released in this day an age.

Full Review | Grade: A

Fraggle Rock Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series

Oct 24, 2018

Sony and The Henson company made a great archive of one of the best shows of the early 1980s with release of Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series on Blu-ray

Full Review | Grade: B

Skyscraper

Oct 10, 2018

If you can put your mind in park for two hours you might be pleasantly surprised on Dwayne Johnson take of The Towering Inferno meets Die Hard.

Full Review | Grade: B

Black Lightning Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Black Lightning: The Complete First Season

Jul 05, 2018

Black Lightning is a wonderful addition to the DC family. The show has everything one could want from a good story and action/suspense to great family dynamics which are all wrapped up in a slick presentation that one would be mistaken to pass up.

Full Review | Grade: A

Fury

May 29, 2018

Every year there are a few stand out films that are "must-sees". In 2014 Fury was one of those films. Now, four years later, this very unique war/action film can be rediscovered, better than ever.

Full Review | Grade: A

Fifty Shades Freed

May 08, 2018

If you read the books (and let’s face it… probably still own them) and you bought movies one and two Fifty Shades films, then you definitely want to add this third one to your collection.

Full Review | Grade: C

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Mar 23, 2018

Generally, I’m not a fan of remakes and sequels as they are never as good as the original but Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle is the rare exception.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Dark Crystal

Mar 06, 2018

The Dark Crystal is a considered a classic for those that grew up in the 1980s and is a film that still translates well to this generation of children. In an era where so many things are CGI, it's refreshing to experience this film all over again and see the true artwork that is showcased.

Full Review | Grade: A

Homeland: The Complete Sixth Season

Feb 19, 2018

While focusing on the drama of the Middle East that has been a focal point of this Country for years now, Homeland still has a basic premise at heart - good old human drama which always makes for thrilling television.

Full Review | Grade: B