Kirsten Dunst – Stream On Demand

Tobey Maguire is back in Sam Raimi's sequel, with Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus

Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 2’ on Peacock

!Featured, Academy Award, Action, adventure, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, DVD, family friendly, Peacock, Streaming Movies, superheroes, SVOD 07/06/2022 Sean Axmaker

The second installment of the original Spidey trilogy is a real supe-opera with young adult turmoil pushed into the realms of comic-book mythology with zippy action and spectacular set pieces.

Tobey Maguire stars on Sam Raimi's big screen superhero movie

Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ – The original big screen webslinger on Peacock

!Featured, Action, based on a comic book, Blu-ray, DVD, high school, Kid Stuff, Peacock, Streaming Movies, superheroes, SVOD 06/13/2022 Sean Axmaker

This 2002 film was the first to capture the graphic thrills and eye-popping spectacle of a true comic book superhero and it essentially launched the 21st century superhero genre.

‘Marie Antoinette’ – decadent young royals on Hulu

!Featured, Academy Award, based on a true story, biographical, Blu-ray, Cannes winner, Directed by Women, drama, DVD, historical, Hulu, Streaming Movies, SVOD 05/11/2022 Sean Axmaker

Kirsten Dunst is the teenage Austrian princess in the court of King Louis XVI in Sofia Coppola’s portrait of the decadent, indifferent monarchy that toppled in the French Revolution.

Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey in 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

Jim Carrey discovers ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ on Peacock

!Featured, Academy Award, BAFTA winner, Blu-ray, Comedy, Cult Movies, DVD, Peacock, Romance, Science Fiction, Streaming Movies, SVOD 03/19/2022 Sean Axmaker 2 Comments

Jim Carrey fights to hold onto memories of a past romance in this poignant, touching, and sometimes painfully funny in this playfully inventive romantic fantasy from writer Charlie Kaufman and director Michel Gondry.

Michael Shannon and Jaeden Lieberher in 'Midnight Special' from filmmaker Jeff Nichols.

‘Midnight Special’ free on Hoopla

!Featured, Blu-ray, drama, DVD, Free, Have You Seen...?, Hoopla, Science Fiction, Streaming Movies, SVOD, thriller 08/29/2021 Sean Axmaker

Michael Shannon plays a father devoted to protecting his son, a child with inexplicable powers, from all who want those powers. Jeff Nichols directs this superhero noir thriller.

Janelle Monáe, Taraji P. Henson, and Octavia Spencer in the true story directed by Theodore Melfi

‘Hidden Figures’ on Disney+

!Featured, Academy Award nominee, African-American cinema, biographical, Blu-ray, Disney+, drama, DVD, historical, Streaming Movies, SVOD 09/29/2020 Sean Axmaker

Hidden Figures (2016), a Hollywood drama based on the true stories of three African-American women who were essential yet unseen and uncelebrated members of the team that put the first Americans in space, is terrific drama, eye-opening history, and a great lesson for Hollywood. This movie headlined by three African-American actresses was the number one […]

‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’ on HBO Max

!Featured, Animation, Blu-ray, DVD, family friendly, fantasy, Have You Seen...?, HBO Max, Kid Stuff, Streaming Movies, SVOD 06/24/2020 Sean Axmaker

Kiki’s Delivery Service (Japan, 1989) carries us into the experiences of a young witch as she charts her path in the real world. Sincere, spirited Kiki has turned thirteen, the age when witches leave the nest for a year of solo training. She’s ready to take on the world with her broomstick and her best […]