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 Last night I needed something to watch on Netflix. The new arrival was Nobody. The best description I can come up with is John Wick having a midlife crisis. It mixes exciting action and comedy with a surprisingly good sound track.  The plot is pretty simple. Hutch is living the life of an Average Joe. He has a wife, kids, a 9 to 5 job, and a stagnant suburban life where the days all blend together. But then two people break in to rob his house one night. They don't shoot his dog (he's more of a cat person), but they do murder his pride. Family, neighbors, and even the police wonder why he didn't take a swing at the thieves when he had the chance. Frustrated, he breaks out some old skills to get some revenge. This leads to unforseen consequences with the Russian mob.  The action sequences were impressive. They had good coreography that kept things moving. Much like John Wick (they are actualy from the same studio) you have one very skilled individual taking on an army of as

 So anyone that knows me will tell you I am a huge D&D fan. Well, I was back in the days of 3rd edition.  It still holds a special spot in my heart. So naturally a Dungeons and Dragons movie perks my interest. That said, the idea makes me wary. I remember the first time around they tried to make a D&D movie back in 2000. Also, as I noted I'm not really hip with the 5th edition that the kids are playing today, so I had to ask how well it would mesh with my tastes. Despite my reservations, I made a point of going into the film with an open mind, ready to enjoy myself. And my grand verdict? It wasn't bad. Not great, but definitely not bad either. I think the ultimate key to enjoying this film is understanding what it is, and what it is not. It is not a fantasy adventure, it is a fantasy comedy. Less Lord of the Rings and more Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail. I laughed. Not just a little chuckle, but a full on belly laugh. Don't get me wrong, it does have

 I was going to sleep on Black Panther 2, but a friend invited me to go see it. I am glad she did, because I was surprised with how much I enjoyed it. This is because I did not like the first Black Panther movie. Actually, I rate it as one of my least favorites. Now, hear me. The first Black Panther was a culturally significant film. It earned its accolades for sound and costume design. However, I found the plot to be weak. Wakanda is built up as an amazing place...except the entire plot revolves around them having one of the worst governing systems imaginable. While Chadwick Boseman is good in the role of T'challa, the character does not have a very good character arc. He was actually a better character in Civil War than his own film. But this review is about Black Panther 2. I just wanted to set the ground work for why it hit me so much harder. The only place to start is with the tribute to Chadwick Boseman/T'challa. It really is presented in a way that is beautiful and digni