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There’s something quietly remarkable about The Muppet Christmas Carol. Released in 1992, it shouldn’t work — a Dickens adaptation filtered through felt, vaudeville humor, and a cast of puppets. And yet, by taking the story seriously and trusting Michael Caine to play Scrooge without a hint of irony, the film becomes one of the most sincere …
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The witches are back — and so are we! Just in time for Halloween, Moviehouse Mystics dives broom-first into Hocus Pocus — the spooky, campy, and heartfelt ’90s nostalgic gem that still enchants every October. Kevin and Koda explore what makes the Sanderson sisters timeless and take a haunting detour through Salem’s real history and …
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This week on Moviehouse Mystics, Kevin and Koda take a swing at Happy Gilmore, Adam Sandler’s beloved golf comedy that’s louder, weirder, and a lot more heartfelt than you remember. From Shooter McGavin’s smug grin to Chubbs’ missing hand (and even Hal the Orderly’s chaos), they unpack why this ’90s classic still hits the sweet spot between …
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The unstoppable Hutch Mansell is back in Nobody 2. Bob Odenkirk delivers another round of visceral fights, dark humor, and surprising family dynamics in this thrilling sequel.
Read our Freakier Friday review—Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reunite in Disney’s family comedy sequel that’s worth the 22-year wait.
Unless you are a devoted fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), The Fantastic Four: First Steps is not worth seeing. Yes, they recruited some of the world’s top actors (Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn). And they delivered again with their signature action-packed scenes. But all that prestige can’t glam over empty writing. …
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In this episode of Moviehouse Mystics, we venture into the offbeat, oddly profound world of The Big Lebowski. What may look like a stoner comedy about a guy who just wants his rug back, but is surreal meditation on identity, absurdity, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. We ask: Who is The Dude? Is he a …
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It seems every classic movie gets a sequel or a reboot nowadays. The Naked Gun was bound to step up to the plate. Thankfully, this new installment to the franchise returns with its full absurdist glory. This installment in the franchise casts Liam Neeson as Detective Frank Drebin Junior, son of the iconic character created by comedy legend …
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Adam Sandler’s long-anticipated sequel to the cult-classic Happy Gilmore has been worth the wait as we get another glimpse into the life of the lovable misfit golfer. Normally I approach long-awaited sequels with apprehension. Star Wars and Indiana Jones taught me that in my formative years. And then there was exploring the franchises whose studio bosses could not take the hint …
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I would like to take the time to share with my subscribers that Koda Uhl and I will be producing the next episode of our podcast, Moviehouse Mystics. We will be tackling the iconic Adam Sandler movie, Happy Gilmore, as we anticipate the long-awaited release of its sequel this July 25 on Netflix. In preparation, …
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