Dragon at the Movies

Episode 118 - Falling for Christmas

Dragon on the Couch: In Disney+ Corner, the Dragon watched The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (Disney+), which she thought was very fun, and Antman (Disney+) with Blank Check commentary, which was also fun, mostly because of Paul Rudd. For Kubrick Corner, she watched 2001: A Space Odyssey (HBO), a movie from 1968 that still looks amazing. Our in the theatres, the Dragon saw Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (Theatres, Netflix soon), which she thought was great and was just as Knives Out-y as she wanted. Finally, in Joe Bob Corner, she watched Head of the Family (Shudder), a wacky 90s horror comedy with a lot of nudity that she thought was fun.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto started with Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Netflix), which he really enjoyed and thought was the better of the two Monty Python movies. He also watched Baywatch (Paramount+), which he enjoyed but wished they had pushed the comedy a little harder. Berto saw Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (HBO), a comedy from his early 20s that he found still holds up; In Disney corner, Berto watched Moana (Disney+), which he enjoyed and likes that Disney is taking stories from other cultures and making them universal. In Berto takes the Dragon's Recommendations corner, he watched Sliver (Prime), the 90s sexy thriller the Dragon said was so bad it's good and he totally agreed. Finally, in Joe Bob Corner, Berto saw Nosferatu The Vampyre (Shudder), the Werner Herzog almost shot-for-shot remake of the classic silent film, which he enjoyed.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive is the 2022 Lindsay Lohan Christmas movie Falling for Christmas, streaming on Netflix.

Episode 117 - Monty Python’s Life of Brian

Dragon on the Couch: The Dragon entered into 90s sexy thriller territory and watched Raising Cain (Rent), which is a bananas de Palma movie she liked ok; Consenting Adults (Rent), a movie about swinging neighbors that was slightly better but still ok; and Sliver (Prime), a Sharon Stone sexy murder thriller that has truly bad dialogue to the point that it is super fun to watch. She also ventured out and saw The Banshees of Inisherin (Threatres), an Irish film starring Colin Farrell that she really enjoyed. Finally, The Dragon watched the 1993 Super Mario Bros, which is not streaming anywhere and is a super fun and ridiculous 90s kids movie.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto got out to the theatre and was Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Theater), which he liked but felt it did have some problems. On his couch, he watched the director's cut of Kingdom of Heaven (Prime), an over 3 hour epic that he liked. In Bond corner, Berto saw From Russia With Love (Paramount+), an ok movie that wasn't as good as the others. He watched Smile (Paramount+), a 2022 horror movie he liked, except the ending. Finally, Berto watched American Mary (Tubi), a horror movie about a surgeon that he liked, but felt the ending was too abrupt.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive is the 1979 comedy Monty Python's Life of Brian, currently streaming on Netflix.

Episode 116 - Thirteen Lives

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (Theatres), the latest Marvel film. She said it was exceedingly long, and found it to be alright. Next, she watched Tenebre (Shudder), an Italian Giallo film. She enjoyed it and liked Joe Bob talking about it as she watched it. She watched Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (rent), a dark comedy about the cold war. She loved it and found that it’s still funny even after 60 years. Next the Dragon watched Guarding Tess (rent), an early Nic Cage film. She enjoyed it and felt it was surprisingly good. Finally, she watched The Hand That Rocks The Cradle (Hulu), a 90’s sexy thriller. She thought it was interesting and enjoyed the film.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched Don't Worry Darling (HBO), Olivia Wilde’s latest film. He thought it started decently, but the twist was terrible and made the whole movie worse. Next, Berto watched The Pentaverate (Netflix), Mike Myers’ mini-series. He thought it was ok, but had a few moments that had him laughing hard. Next, he watched Westworld (HBO), the film about an amusement park gone bad from the 70’s. He thought it was a slow but enjoyable movie, and understood why so many people have reverence for it. Next for Joe Bob corner, Berto watched Nosferatu (Shudder), the silent film from the 1920’s. He thought it was very good and enjoyed it. Finally, Berto watched Fire in The Sky (Discovery +), the 1990’s film about a famous alien abduction. He thought it was a decent movie with some good drama.  

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week’s deep dive was the 2022 BOATS drama Thirteen Lives, currently streaming on Amazon Prime. 

Episode 115 - Lolita

Dragon on the Couch: The Dragon ventured to the theatre and saw Tar (Theatres), a movie seemingly for pretentious rich people that she also enjoyed. Staying on the Kubrick train, she also watched Spartacus (Rent), a classic swords and sandals movie she liked well enough and is glad she watched. Lastly, the Dragon watched Hocus Pocus 2 (Disney+), the sequel to the 90s movie that she thought was good for what it was - a children's movie.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched the new German film All Quiet On The Western Front (Netflix), a dad movie about WWI that he enjoyed. In bad horror Prime corner, he saw Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever (Prime), which he liked and was surprised that it was directed by Ty West, and Fear Pharm (Prime), a slasher that he had some fun with. In Joe Bob corner, Berto watched Def by Temptation (Shudder), a movie with a lot of cool scenes that had nothing to do with each other, and The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (Shudder), Jodi Foster's film debut that he really enjoyed, even though he had no idea why the movie was made. Finally, Berto watched Designed To Kill (Tubi), a bad, fun horror movie he had a good time with.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive is the 1962 Kubrick classic Lolita, currently streaming on HBO.

Episode 114 - About Time

Dragon on the Couch: The Dragon and Berto both watched the 2022 horror movie Barbarian (HBO), which they both really, really liked. The Dragon then watched the new stop-motion film from the creator of Nightmare Before Christmas, Wendell & Wild (Netflix). She felt like it was a really cute children's horror movie and recommends. She watched Paths of Glory (Rent), a WWI movie by Stanley Kubrick that she loves. Lastly, the Dragon watched Clerks III (Rent/Theatres), the newest movie from Kevin Smith and she was surprised by the amount she liked it.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto took the Dragon's suggestion and watched Deadstream (Shudder), which he loved. He finished the season of House Of The Dragon (HBO), which he also really enjoyed, especially juxtaposed against The Rings of Power. Berto also finished The Midnight Club (Netflix), which he really enjoyed throughout and felt Mike Flanagan did it again. In Michael Bay corner, he saw Ambulance (Prime), an action movie that knows what it is that he enjoyed. Next Berto watched True Lies (Hulu) which he felt was a good action movie. He saw Goldfinger (Prime), which he liked and appreciated that this was where the Bond tropes came from. Berto watched The Wretched (Netflix), a 2020 horror movie about a witch that he was surprised was as good as it is. Lastly, Berto watched Return to House on Haunted Hill (HBO), which he liked for what it was.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week's deep dive was the 2013 romance movie About Time, currently streaming on Hulu.

Episode 113 - Fresh

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched Living with Chucky (Theatres), a documentary about the famous horror character. She liked it, and thought it was interesting to hear the backstory, especially about the practical effects and puppeteers. Next, she watched Deadstream (Shudder), a horror film about a person filming a youtube show. She really enjoyed it and liked the premise a lot. The Dragon watched Halloween Ends (Theatres/Peacock), the finale to the latest instalment of the franchise, she thought it was terrible. Finally, she talked about The Midnight Club (Netflix), Mike Flanagan’s latest show. She hasn’t finished it, but thus far she loves it and is excited that we get a new Flanagan show every October to look forward to.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (Tubi). He thought it was terribly acted with a terrible script, but wildly fun. Next, Berto watched House On Haunted Hill (HBO), the late 90’s horror film. He found it to be better than he expected despite the terrible CGI at the end. Berto watched the latest 2 seasons of Wellington Paranormal (HBO), he thought it was really good, fun, and funny. Next, in Joe Bob corner, Berto watched Anthropophagus (Shudder), an Italian horror film, which he hated and thought was awful. Then he watched Black Sunday (Shudder), a 1960’s Italian horror movie which he thought was good for what it is.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week’s deep dive is the 2022 horror film Fresh, currently streaming on Hulu.

Episode 112 - Hellraiser

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched The Stepfather (Peacock), a horror comedy loosely based on a true story. She thought it was a fun horror film. Next, she watched Werewolf by Night (Disney+), she enjoyed it and thought it was a good, short monster movie. The Dragon watched The Beyond (Shudder/Brooklyn Horror Fest), an Italian giallo film which she enjoyed. Finally, she watched House of Dark Shadows (Rent), a surprisingly good vampire soap opera film.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto starts by ranting about Rings of Power (Prime), Amazon’s Tolkien adaptation TV show. He absolutely hated it, as he's a big fan of the source material and thought they butchered it. Next, Berto watched Morbius (Netflix), he thought it was a terrible movie and no one should watch it. He watched Cat's Eye (HBO), a Stephen King anthology film which Berto thought was ok. Next, he watched Wish Upon (Tubi), which he thought was an odd, bad film that made almost no sense. In Joe Bob corner, Berto watched Humanoids From The Deep (Shudder), which he thought was a fun, crazy Roger Corman movie. In preparation for this episode, he watched Hellraiser: Judgement (Prime), which Berto thought was a detective film with Pinhead jammed in there. Finally, Berto watched the latest season of What We Do In The Shadows (Hulu), which he thought was absolutely hilarious.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week’s deep dive is the 2022 horror film reboot/remake Hellraiser, currently streaming on Hulu.

Episode 111 - The Witch

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched Thriller: A Cruel Picture (Buy a Blu-ray), a rape revenge film which she thought was a lot of fun. Next she watched Out There Halloween Mega Tape (Theatre), she liked it and how well it did at bringing a 90’s atmosphere. Next, she watched the 2009 Avatar (Rent/Theatres). She thought the film is long and the story and dialogue are generic, but visually on the big screen it is astounding. Finally, she watched Popcorn (Shudder), an early 90’s slasher which she thought was fun.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched Blonde (Netflix), he thought it was way too long but was an ok artistic film. Next, he watched Pineapple Express (Netflix), he loved it and thought it was still hilarious. Berto then watched This Is The End (Netflix), and thought it was great and a fun watch. Next, he watched Facing Nolan (Netflix), and thought it was a good documentary for people who enjoy baseball. Berto watched The Haunted Mansion (Disney+). He thought it was a perfectly fine film for kids, but was very rote and basic for adults. Next he watched An American Werewolf In Paris (Tubi), he thought it was an embarrassing sequel that was really bad. Next, Berto watched Doomed: The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four (Tubi), an ok documentary about the 90’s superhero film that was never released. Berto watched The Atoning (Prime), a slow, bad, cheap horror film with a very predictable twist. Finally, Berto watched Tonight She Comes (Tubi), a cheap bad horror film that was way too long.

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week’s deep dive is the 2015 horror film The Witch, currently streaming on HBO Max.

Episode 110 - The Night Watchmen

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched The Trouble with Harry (Rent), she thought it was a good comedy, particularly for its time. Next she watched Killer's Kiss (Tubi) and The Killing (Rent), both Kubrick films. She thought they were ok, but she isn’t a fan of noir films. She next watched Orphan: First Kill (Paramount+), she enjoyed it and thought the twist in the film was good. Finally, she watched Vamp (Tubi), she thought it was a fun 80’s horror film with good acting.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto starts with The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist (Netflix), he thought it was a great, fun documentary and highly recommends it. Next, he watched Untold: The Rise & Fall of And1 (Netflix), which he thought was ok. He saw Untold:The Girlfriend Who Didn't Exist (Netflix), about Manti Te’o. He loved it and thought it was amazing and very enlightening. Next, he watched Role Models (Prime), which he thought was a great comedy from the 00’s and most of the jokes could not be done today. Berto watched Free Guy (HBO), which he thought was a fun comedy and he enjoyed very much. Next he watched Hell Comes to Frogtown (Tubi), which he thought was an insane 80’s Scifi that was somewhat fun to watch. He next watched The Torture Chamber of Dr. Sadism (Prime), which he said was not good and boring. Next, he watched Pumpkin Pie Wars (Prime), which was a hallmark autumn love drama… no other description is needed. Finally, Berto went to Joe Bob Corner. He watched Day Of The Beast (Shudder), which he found fun. And the original Little Shop of Horrors (Shudder), which he thought was passable.

 

In this week’s deep dive we watched the 2017 horror comedy The Night Watchmen, currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Episode 109 - So I Married an Axe Murderer

Dragon on The Couch: The Dragon watched The Monster Club (Shudder), she enjoyed it and is a fan of Vincent Price. Next she watched Wishmaster (Tubi), a 90’s horror film. She thought it was ok and felt it was a passable C-list horror movie. Next, she watched The Woman King (Theatres). She enjoyed the film, but felt it was just a bit too long. Finally, she watched Pearl (Theatres), the Prequel to X. She really liked it, especially its tone and Mia Goth's acting.

 

Berto on the Bed: Berto watched Whiplash (HBO), he really loved it and thought it was such a great study on what it takes to be great. Next, he watched Cobra Kai (Netflix), season 5 was recently released. He thought it started slow, but eventually got better. Next, he watched Synecdoche; New York (Hulu), an Andy Kaufman film. He thought it was extremely weird but loved it. Next, he watched Lord of War (HBO), a movie where Nic Cage plays an arms dealer. He thought it had good moments but the film felt too rushed. He watched Cabin Fever (Prime), Eli Roth's first film. He thought it was a good fun 2000’s horror film. Next, he watched The Possession (HBO), an exorcism film. He thought it was an ok film, nothing special but not a waste of time. He watched Death Spa (Tubi). He felt it was a good 80’s silly slasher. He next watched Flight of The Navigator (Disney+), which he thought was ok and an ET ripoff. Finally, for Joe Bob Corner, Berto watched Things (Shudder), which he thought was a horrible film, and Evilspeak (Shudder), which was an ok but odd 90’s horror film

 

Dragon at the Movies: This week’s deep dive is the 1993 comedy So I Married An Axe Murderer, currently streaming on Hulu.