Episode #220: Mystery Movies I
Returning after four years away from YouTube, I'm reviewing four films recently screened as "mystery movies" / "screen unseen" at Regal Cinemas and AMC Theaters nationwide: "Origin," a non-fiction drama by Ava DuVernay; "Lisa Frankenstein" a horror/comedy starring Kathyrn Newton; "Land of Bad," a violent actioner featuring Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth; and "Ordinary Angels" a faith-based film starring Hilary Swank and Alan Ritchson.

🕗 Video Chapters & Tonight's Films 🕗
00:00 • Cold Open intro skit
01:46 • Episode introduction
03:12 • Origin (2024) - Illuminating and occasionally emotional, despite its structural flaws, 4/10.
06:20 • Lisa Frankenstein (2024) - Sweet and well-intentioned experience that mixes romance with silly horror, 6/10.
08:53 • Land of Bad (2024) - A solid, by-the-numbers tactical adventure dads everywhere are sure to love, 7/10.
10:53 • Ordinary Angels (2024) - A feel-good experience that re-affirms your faith in humanity, 7/10.
13:24 • Closing thoughts

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