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Written by: Rod Boyle

Category: Film

Published: 22 October 2025

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Now I've referred to this abundantly in the past, but do so again only because I'm trying to redeem myself in the eyes of my daughter, who's come to query my taste in films following "Sisu".

So, in longstanding tradition of families doing inane things over the holidays I'm trying to persuade everyone that "Hobo with a Shotgun" be our Thanksgiving movie.

I mean, it's not particularly upbeat, but it does have it's moments...

The daughter, she's refusing to even watch the trailer. 

You can watch it here...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0J4xu0CuCOw

Or, better yet, watch this 2 minute scene taken directly from the movie (the Plague): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtAolowtI3c

I suspect she's watched it and is refusing to respond because to do so would mean acknowledging my impeccable taste...

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Written by: Rod Boyle

Category: Film

Published: 12 October 2025

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At first I was laughing, I mean...

And then I found myself pausing it and wondering - who talked? I mean, I told no-one about my time in Finland...

Then it came to me. Eve, my daughter, she must have sold off the rights...

This is the Noble and True story of my life skillfully told. How it ended up on the screen I'll never know, and why I'm seeing it 3 years after it's release will require some explanation.

Anyways, once I overcame my initial misgivings I found myself frequently pausing the movie to relive and reconsider my life's choices. 

This was great. A proper old-timey Saturday or Sunday Matinee.

When I was done, looking it up so I could share my story with the world, imagine how surprised I was to discover there's a sequel! Now it'll be like I can see into the future!!!

Trust me, you'll love it, you can watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2k4QAItiSA

Or just find and watch the damned film, trust me, you'll love it...

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Written by: Rod Boyle

Category: Film

Published: 09 October 2025

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This was a very charming Indie film, the story revolving around the rather socially maladroit Martha Plant who makers her living selling AC units in the desert, and burying treasure for a slight cash reward...

...Who befriends a homeless dis-institutionalized crazy woman who turns her life upside-down for the better...

Surreal, hilarious, great imagery and characterizations of otherwise dysfunctional people, about isolation and surreal moments of connection, sort of a cross between "Napolean Dynamite" and "Sorry to Bother You" - the biblical claymation scenes are amazing.

Better than "House M.D.", "Foundation", "The Purge", everything else I've watched lately and on a fraction of the budget...

Watch Online for free (sorry about the ads but ... free): https://youtu.be/AfGvYLf99fg?si=v1_Pe45Hpjvx8eaj

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Written by: Rod Boyle

Category: Film

Published: 08 October 2025

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OK - based on the recommendation of a certain Andrea, a long time ago, and as I had need of some mindless entertainment I thought I would give it a try.

Now, once the premise and the main characters are introduced the plot flies like an arrow to it's inevitable destination. Never have I been so unsurprised at a film - what amazes me is that anyone would think to discuss or recommend it. Absolutely - 100% predictable, with not a curve in sight. 

So, even by the standards of B or C films it was completely appalling. I just needed a break from House M.D. and all I can do is find films that make me appreciate it all the more...