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Music Movies Thoughts

Music Movies Thoughts

By Thomasena Farrar

Media, music, television film, and our thoughts about them! Listen for the latest reviews and exclusive interviews, and get more - including exclusive giveaways - by subscribing to musicmoviesthoughts.com.
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Music Movies ThoughtsApr 06, 2021

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MMT Quick Reviews of Zola, Mary J. Blige: My Life, and Minute Thoughts on F9: Fast Saga

MMT Quick Reviews of Zola, Mary J. Blige: My Life, and Minute Thoughts on F9: Fast Saga

Been having some technical issues with the app, but wanted to share reviews and thoughts on Zola, Mary J. Blige: My Life and F9: The Fast Saga.

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Jul 02, 202115:31
MMT Quick Reviews of A QUIET PLACE PART II and CRUELLA

MMT Quick Reviews of A QUIET PLACE PART II and CRUELLA

Thomasena recommends and briefly discusses the May 28 releases of CRUELLA, in theaters now and streaming with Premiere Access on Disney+, and A QUIET PLACE PART II out now in theaters only.

Subscribe and get additional information at musicmoviesthoughts.com.

Jun 03, 202112:42
MMT Minute Thoughts on MONSTER, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, THE FATHER, and THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD

MMT Minute Thoughts on MONSTER, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, THE FATHER, and THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD

Quick Reviews and Thoughts on Netflix's "Monster," Amazon Prime's "The Underground Railroad," "The Father" out now on Premium VOD, digital and Blu-Ray/DVD, and "Those Who Wish Me Dead" streaming now on HBO Max.

Thomasena also mentions the following:

Giveaway link for "The Father" on Blu-Ray: https://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2021/05/21/giveaway-the-father-out-now-on-blu-ray-and-dvd/

Dope: https://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2015/06/19/mmt-quick-review-dope/

The Forty-Year-Old Version: https://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2020/10/09/mmt-quick-review-of-the-forty-year-old-version/

The High Note: https://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2020/10/09/mmt-quick-review-of-the-forty-year-old-version/

It Comes at Night: https://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2017/06/08/mmt-quick-review-of-it-comes-at-night/

Moonlight: https://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2016/11/28/mmt-moonlight-review-by-the-moonlight-guest-contributor-christopher-weaver/

And "When They See Us" which is currently streaming on Netflix.


May 23, 202113:00
MMT Minute Thoughts and Reviews on WITHOUT REMORSE, PAINKILLER, WRATH OF MAN, THE WATER MAN and CHARM CITY KINGS

MMT Minute Thoughts and Reviews on WITHOUT REMORSE, PAINKILLER, WRATH OF MAN, THE WATER MAN and CHARM CITY KINGS

Sorry I skipped a week MMT Fam, but am making up for it by giving thoughts on five films - four newly released - in today's podcast! Here's a quick cheat sheet of ratings:

"Wrath of Man" - 4 out of 5 beats (exclusively in theaters)

"The Water Man" - 4 out of 5 beats on the MMTrometer (available on Premium on demand)

"Without Remorse" - 3.5 out of 5 beats on the MMTrometer (available on Amazon Prime)

"Painkiller" - 1.5 out of 5 (available on demand and digital)

and bonus film "Charm City Kings" - 4 out of 5 (available on HBO Max)

AAFCA Virtual Roundtables with Michael B. Jordan (5/2 article post) and David Oyelowo and Lonnie Chavis (5/7 post) are up at musicmoviesthoughts.com, so please subscribe and share!

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MusicMoviesThoughts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb9zbL3MaWR5vwYIV1WZ_QA

May 14, 202118:53
MMT Minute Thoughts on MORTAL KOMBAT

MMT Minute Thoughts on MORTAL KOMBAT

Brief thoughts on the film and why I rated 2.5 out of 5 on the MMTrometer. MORTAL KOMBAT is in theaters now and streaming on HBO for 31 days from its April 23 premiere. See additional reviews, and current giveaways for THE MARKSMAN and LIMBO, at musicmoviesthoughts.com

Apr 29, 202104:52
MMT Minute Thoughts on NOBODY and GODFATHER OF HARLEM
Apr 21, 202110:25
MMT Quick Review of THEM

MMT Quick Review of THEM

Brief synopsis and Quick Review of THEM, which premiered Friday, April 9 on Amazon Prime. With a 2 out of 5 rating on the MMTrometer, I also give several other recommendations - most streaming on Amazon, Netflix and HBO Max - with similar themes and/or social relevance.

Apr 12, 202107:14
April and May Netflix Picks

April and May Netflix Picks

Recommendations for FAMILY REUNION and POSE (seasons 1 and 2) streaming now on Netflix, SELENA: THE SERIES (season 1 airing now) season 2 coming May 4 on Netflix, and POSE final season airing May 2 on FX.

Watch the AAFCA roundtable with EP Janet Mock and get glimpse into POSE final season: https://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2020/05/01/aafca-roundtable-series-a-chat-with-hollywood-executive-producer-janet-mock/

MMT Selena: The Series Part 1 Quick Review: https://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2020/12/04/mmt-quick-review-of-selena-the-series/


Apr 06, 202108:33
MMT Quick Review of CONCRETE COWBOY and chat with director Ricky Staub and star Caleb McLaughlin

MMT Quick Review of CONCRETE COWBOY and chat with director Ricky Staub and star Caleb McLaughlin

The Music Movies Thoughts review of CONCRETE COWBOY which premiered today on Netflix. Go to musicmoviesthoughts.com to watch the full chat with "Concrete Cowboy" writer/director Ricky Staub and actor Caleb McLaughlin discussing the movie and their experiences while filming on location in the Strawberry Mansion section of North Philadelphia.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://musicmoviesthoughts.com/2021/04/02/mmt-quick-review-of-concrete-cowboy-and-chat-with-director-ricky-staub-and-star-caleb-mclaughlin/

Apr 02, 202104:21