Movies – Mack's Musings

By Starry Nights January 10, 2023

Tyler Perry- The Underdog Hollywood Mogul

If I were to tell you what a Pulitzer Prize was and then told you Kendrick Lamar won the award; Would you believe me? If I were to tell you … Continue reading Tyler Perry- The Underdog Hollywood Mogul

By Starry Nights January 4, 2023

Twin Suns Transmission Podcast Review

I guess this all started when I went to Star Wars Weekends in 2014. I was waiting in line to meet one of the talents from the Star Wars Universe … Continue reading Twin Suns Transmission Podcast Review

By Starry Nights December 7, 2022

Cinema Outside Star Wars: Chronicle (2012)

When I first discovered that Star Wars had a website, I was impressed with Bryan Young’s series Cinema Behind Star Wars. It was amazing to see Young break down how much Star … Continue reading Cinema Outside Star Wars: Chronicle (2012)

Harper's Island: Chloe screams in terror.

By Mack Veltman November 29, 2022

Saddest Deaths from Horror Movies and Television Shows

The horror genre is a battlefield, and the Final Girls, killers, and victims who find themselves participating in this brutal game of cat-and-mouse are usually guaranteed one thing: Death. Only the … Continue reading Saddest Deaths from Horror Movies and Television Shows

By Starry Nights November 19, 2022

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Review

Ryan Coogler directs the 30th feature film for Marvel Studios, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This marks the last silver screen tale for Phase Four in the Marvel Cinematic. James Gunn gets to … Continue reading Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Movie Review

Troy: Orlando Bloom as Paris and Diane Kreuger as Helen.

By Mack Veltman November 10, 2022November 21, 2022

Troy (2004): An Underrated Hollywood Epic

I recently watched the Director’s Cut of the 2004 epic war film, Troy. I love Greek mythology, and the story of Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the … Continue reading Troy (2004): An Underrated Hollywood Epic

Inside of You podcast with Michael Rosembaum

By Starry Nights November 9, 2022

Inside of You Podcast Review

I remember browsing through Twitter to see what my favorite actors were up to and I found Smallville alum, Michael Rosenbaum. This was back in 2017. One of his tweets … Continue reading Inside of You Podcast Review

By Mack Veltman November 7, 2022November 21, 2022

My Favorite Final Girls of All Time

The Final Girl Trope and the women of horror who best embody it is something I’ve written about many times and I never am bored of it. With Halloween several … Continue reading My Favorite Final Girls of All Time

Dwayne the Rock Johnson as the anti hero Black Adam.

By Starry Nights November 2, 2022

Black Adam Movie Review

I can smell what the Rock is cooking. Dwayne Johnson wasn’t kidding when he said Black Adam was going to change the hierarchy of the DC Universe. I believe he … Continue reading Black Adam Movie Review

By Mack Veltman November 1, 2022December 2, 2022

Resurrection 2022 Film Review:

Resurrection, starring Rebecca Hall and written and directed by Andrew Semans, is a psychological thriller film about a professional woman getting her life together when her abusive ex-boyfriend begins stalking … Continue reading Resurrection 2022 Film Review:

By Mack Veltman October 24, 2022October 24, 2022

Alone (2020) Is Wilderness Horror Done Right

Everything in Alone, a 2020 horror thriller film directed by John Hyams, is something we’ve seen many times before. A woman becomes trapped in the wilderness or isolated area with only the … Continue reading Alone (2020) Is Wilderness Horror Done Right

By Starry Nights October 18, 2022

Halloween Binge Guide: The Blair Witch Project

It makes sense that if I enjoy watching found footage films, I need to watch the film that sparked my interest in this medium. The Blair Witch Project perfectly takes … Continue reading Halloween Binge Guide: The Blair Witch Project

By Starry Nights October 13, 2022October 13, 2022

Halloween Binge Guide: Monster House (2006)

When Monster House released in 2006, I was upset about the lack of films based on R.L Stine’s beloved Goosebumps books. The tv specials were fine and all, but a … Continue reading Halloween Binge Guide: Monster House (2006)

By Mack Veltman October 11, 2022October 10, 2022

Hellraiser 2022 Review

David Bruckner’s Hellraiser 2022 is a modern retooling of Clive Barker’s 1987 classic and is a worthy addition to the series of Hellraiser films. Based on Barker’s original novella, The … Continue reading Hellraiser 2022 Review

By Mack Veltman October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

Orphan: First Kill Is A Reminder To Have Fun With Movies

Orphan: First Kill, directed by William Brent Bell (The Boy, Brahms: The Boy II), was released in 2022 and is a prequel to the 2009 flick, Orphan. Like its predecessor, First Kill follows … Continue reading Orphan: First Kill Is A Reminder To Have Fun With Movies

Hocus Pocus 2- the three Sanderson sisters.

By Mack Veltman October 5, 2022

An unsuspecting couple fears for their lives after accepting a rideshare from an unhinged driver with a lust for murder and a twisted sense of justice. In Dawn, from director Nicholas … Continue reading Buckle Your Seatbelts and Say a Prayer: Dawn Horror Film Review