• Home Viewing
  • Movies
    • At the Movies
    • Home Viewing
    • Movie Reviews
    • Movies by the Decade
  • Screenings
  • Television
    • All TV Posts
    • Archive
    • Full Season Review
    • TV by the Decade
  • Stage
  • More
    • Author Bios
    • Hotchka Interviews
    • L G B T +
    • Swag
    • Website Info
    • Privacy Policy
HOTCHKA

 
2025–2026 NBA Tickets | Ticketmaster.
 
Menu Close
  • Home
  • Info
  • Meet our team
  • Message Sent
  • Message Sent
  • Privacy Policy
  • Screenings
  • Shop
  • Television Archive

Comedy

This is Not What I Expected is a charming take on a Chinese rom-com

May 13, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

Food leads to love in ‘This is Not What I Expected’… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Comedy, Foreign, Romance, Takeshi Kaneshiro, This Is Not What I Expected, Well Go USA, Zhou Dongyu

Snatched fails to grab your funny bone

May 11, 2017Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

Schumer and Hawn try (too) hard to make us laugh… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Action, Adventure, Amy Schumer, Christopher Meloni, Comedy, Goldie Hawn, Ike Barinholtz, Joan Cusack, Snatched, Twentieth Century Fox, Wanda Sykes

My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea is one of the oddest movies I’ve ever seen

May 9, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea’ is a very clever, if superbly weird animated movie… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Animated, Comedy, GKIDS, Jason Schwartzman, Lena Dunham, Maya Rudolph, My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea, Reggie Watts, Susan Sarandon

Their Finest is a bittersweet slice of wartime romance

April 22, 2017Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

Love, war and classic British cinema take you back to a long ago era… continue reading

★★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Bill Nighy, Comedy, Drama, Gemma Arterton, Jack Huston, Jake Lacy, Paul Ritter, Rachel Stirling, Richard E. Grant, Romance, Sam Claflin, STX Entertainment, Their Finest, War

20th Century Women and an A-list cast come to home video

April 20, 2017Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

The true-life movie asks does it really take a village to raise a child?… continue reading

Home Viewing 20th Century Women, A24 Films, Annette Bening, Billy Crudup, Comedy, Drama, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Lionsgate, Lucas Jade Zumann

Donald Cried is an introspective indie from a new aspiring auteur

March 20, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘Donald Cried’ began as a short film, and perhaps that was the ideal form for this concept and characters… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Comedy, Donald Cried, Drama, Jesse Wakeman, Kris Avedisian, Louisa Krause, Ted Arcidi, The Orchard

Table 19 has a few laughs but falls prey to the melodramatic mumblecore cliches

March 3, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘Table 19’ is better as a comedy than a drama, but it keeps forgetting what it wants… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Amanda Crew, Anna Kendrick, Comedy, Craig Robinson, Fox Searchlight, June Squibb, Lisa Kudrow, Margo Martindale, Romance, Stephen Merchant, Table 19, Tony Revolori

Paterson pulses with indie spirit

January 27, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘Paterson’ is a classic indie slice of life, with a few hints of absurdity and tragedy hidden beneath the surface… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Adam Driver, Barry Shabaka Henley, Bleecker Street, Chasten Harmon, Cliff Smith, Comedy, Golshifteh Farahani, Jim Jarmusch, Masatoshi Nagase, Paterson, Romance, William Jackson Harper

20th Century Women is a meandering, semi-charming slice of life

January 6, 2017Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

‘20th Century Women’ does its job decently enough for its old school indie film vibe… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies 20th Century Women, A24, A24 Films, Annette Bening, Billy Crudup, Comedy, Drama, Elle Fanning, Greta Gerwig, Lucas Jade Zumann, Lucas Jadezumann

Why Him? spices things up for the holidays

December 23, 2016Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

The Christmas comedy definitely earns its R rating… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Bryan Cranston, Cedric the Entertainer, Christmas, Comedy, Griffin Gluck, James Franco, Keegan-Michael Key, Megan Mullally, Twentieth Century Fox, Why Him, Zoey Deutch

Office Christmas Party Review

December 11, 2016Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

Sibling rivalry leads to the office party to end all office parties… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Christmas, Comedy, Courtney B. Vance, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Aniston, Jillian Bell, Kate McKinnon, Office Christmas Party, Olivia Munn, Paramount Pictures, Randall Park, Rob Corddry, T.J. Miller, Vanessa Bayer

Why all the hate? Keeping Up with the Joneses is just fine

October 21, 2016Jeremy Fogelman Leave a Comment

Keeping Up with the Joneses is a completely acceptable middle of the road action comedy… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Action, Comedy, Gal Gadot, Isla Fisher, Jon Hamm, Keeping Up With the Joneses, Matt Walsh, Twentieth Century Fox, Zach Galifianakis

Kevin Hart: What Now? showcases the comedian’s comedy & charisma

October 15, 2016Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

When you’re Kevin Hart, you can get away with pretty much anything you want. Like portraying a black James Bond and selling out a football stadium of over 50,000 people… continue reading

★★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Comedy, David Meunier, Documentary, Don Cheadle, Ed Helms, Halle Berry, Kevin Hart, Kevin Hart What Now?, Universal Pictures

Who’s the father of Bridget Jones’s Baby?

September 16, 2016Kim Tibbs-Krober Leave a Comment

It’s been over a decade since we’ve seen Bridget Jones fumbling her way through a feature film. What can fans of the franchise expect from ‘Bridget Jones’s Baby’… continue reading

★★, Movie Reviews, Movies Bridget Jones's Baby, Colin Firth, Comedy, Patrick Dempsey, Renée Zellweger, Romance, Universal Pictures

Compadres Review :: Compadres is not the comedy it wants to be

September 7, 2016Chuck Duncan Leave a Comment

An uneasy mix of cop drama and mismatched partners just does not work… continue reading

★, Home Viewing Action, Aislinn Derbez, Comedy, Compadres, Crime, Eric Roberts, Erick Elías, Joaquín Cosío, Joey Morgan, Kevin Pollack, Omar Chaparro, PantelionFilms

Post navigation

← Older Posts
Newer Posts →
Visit HOTCHKA on Bluesky.  Visit HOTCHKA on Facebook.  Visit HOTCHKA on Instagram.  Visit HOTCHKA on Mastodon.  Ticketmaster: Buy Verified Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Theater and Events.  

HOTCHKA MOVIE REVIEWS

✦ IN CINEMAS ✦

    MERCY  Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    THE HOUSEMAID  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    BUGONIA  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    ELEANOR THE GREAT  Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    HIM Watch on Apple TV. ★✩✩
    THE BALTIMORONS  Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    NE ZHA II Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    WEAPONS  Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    BAD SHABBOS Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    THE NAKED GUN Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    THE FANTASTIC FOUR Watch on Apple TV. ★★★
    OH, HI!  Watch on Apple TV. ★★✩
    ALL REVIEWS
★✩✩ Avoid    ★★✩ Matinée    ★★★ Must See

✦ HOME VIEWING ✦

    THE MOONLIGHT MURDERS  ★★★
    BEHIND CLOSED DOORS  ★★✩
    I'LL BE SEEING YOU  ★★★
    A HOUSE BUILT ON LIES  ★★★
    MURDER AT THE MERRIWEATHER  ★★★
    MURDER IN THE DARK  ★★✩
    TO PHILLY WITH LOVE  ★★✩
    THE GUEST WHO WOULDN'T LEAVE  ★★✩
    TEN THOUSAND REASONS FOR REVENGE  ★★✩
    I HAVE TO KILL MY NEIGHBOR  ★★★
    A LITTLE PARK MUSIC  ★★★
    HOME MAKEOVER NIGHTMARE  ★★✩
    KIDNAPPING MY OWN DAUGHTER  ★★★
    A SEASON TO BLOSSOM  ★★✩
    DON'T TRUST THE COUPLE UPSTAIRS  ★★✩
    MORE HOME VIEWING REVIEWS
★✩✩ Avoid    ★★✩ Matinée    ★★★ Must See

ADVERTISEMENTS

Geeki Tikis The Muppets Sam the Eagle Figural Mug

All You Need Is Love. Broad and ambitious in scope, this British documentary series chronicling the

Peanuts: 75th Anniversary Ultimate TV Specials Collection on Blu-ray. Watch your most beloved specials - and discover new favorites - in this comprehensive collection. Featuring 40 classic TV Specials, plus a 28-page collectible booklet.

BOX LUNCH • Get Some • Give Back

Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975 (Criterion Collection)

Dead Silence (Limited Edition Steelbook)

The Fog (1980) - Collector's Edition

Recent Posts

  • Hotchka Movies by the Decade feature #301 :: April 30 to May 6

    Hotchka Movies by the Decade feature #301 :: April 30 to May 6

    April 30, 2026
    Hotchka looks back at new movie releases across the decades... continue readinghere
  • Theatre Review :: Kimberly Akimbo Tour at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre

    Theatre Review :: Kimberly Akimbo Tour at Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre

    April 29, 2026
    This surprisingly funny musical is full of heart and pure joy... continue readinghere
  • Theatre Review :: The Book of Mormon Tour at Washington DC’s National Theatre

    Theatre Review :: The Book of Mormon Tour at Washington DC’s National Theatre

    April 29, 2026
    ‘The Book of Mormon’ comes to the National Theatre with an excellent ensemble and a fun production... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s The Moonlight Murders

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s The Moonlight Murders

    April 27, 2026
    A novel serial killer thriller with a shockingly tragic end... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s Behind Closed Doors

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s Behind Closed Doors

    April 26, 2026
    A tense stand-off holds you in its grip but disappoints with the ending... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Hallmark Channel’s I’ll Be Seeing You

    Movie Review :: Hallmark Channel’s I’ll Be Seeing You

    April 26, 2026
    A surprise road trip impacts four travelers in different ways... continue readinghere
  • TV by the Decade :: Apr 26•May 2

    TV by the Decade :: Apr 26•May 2

    April 26, 2026
    Hotchka looks back at key TV premieres by the decade... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Movie Network’s A House Built on Lies

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Movie Network’s A House Built on Lies

    April 25, 2026
    An everything but the kitchen sink plot is sure to keep you guessing... continue readinghere
  • Hotchka Movies by the Decade feature #300 :: April 23•29

    Hotchka Movies by the Decade feature #300 :: April 23•29

    April 23, 2026
    Hotchka looks back at new movie releases across the decades... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s Murder at the Merriweather

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s Murder at the Merriweather

    April 20, 2026
    Unpleasant characters don't get what they deserve... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s Murder in the Dark

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s Murder in the Dark

    April 19, 2026
    Lifetime's latest thriller has an interesting premise... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Hallmark Channel’s To Philly with Love

    Movie Review :: Hallmark Channel’s To Philly with Love

    April 19, 2026
    A pleasant but ho-hum romantic drama that's instantly forgettable... continue readinghere
  • TV by the Decade :: April 19•25

    TV by the Decade :: April 19•25

    April 19, 2026
    Hotchka looks back at key TV premieres by the decade... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Movie Network’s The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Movie Network’s The Guest Who Wouldn’t Leave

    April 18, 2026
    A cautionary tale about the pitfalls of owning a rental property... continue readinghere
  • Hotchka Movies by the Decade feature #299 :: April 16•22

    Hotchka Movies by the Decade feature #299 :: April 16•22

    April 16, 2026
    Hotchka looks back at new movie releases across the decades... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s Ten Thousand Reasons for Revenge

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s Ten Thousand Reasons for Revenge

    April 13, 2026
    An interesting bank heist thriller with a twist out of left field... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s I Have to Kill My Neighbor

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Network’s I Have to Kill My Neighbor

    April 12, 2026
    Finally, a Lifetime thriller that doesn't take itself seriously... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Hallmark Channel’s A Little Park Music

    Movie Review :: Hallmark Channel’s A Little Park Music

    April 12, 2026
    Hallmark finally delivers a movie that feels like Spring and is a total joy... continue readinghere
  • TV by the Decade :: April 12•18

    TV by the Decade :: April 12•18

    April 12, 2026
    Hotchka looks back at key TV premieres by the decade... continue readinghere
  • Movie Review :: Lifetime Movie Network’s Home Makeover Nightmare

    Movie Review :: Lifetime Movie Network’s Home Makeover Nightmare

    April 11, 2026
    A deadly dull thriller that makes no sense in the end... continue readinghere

POSTS BY…

  • Chuck DuncanChuck Duncan
  • Jeremy FogelmanJeremy Fogelman
  • Patrick RegalPatrick Regal

HOTCHKA

—interjection
1. an exclamation of surprise, wonder, pleasure, or the like...



SignUp Up for Apple TV. BoxLunch Gifts. The Fandom Merch & Gifts Shop.
Book Now Pay Later Flights with CheapoAir. DVD, Blu-ray, CDs, Vinyl. Free Shipping on Orders Over $25 at DeepDiscount.com.
GRUV Entertainment. Buy Movies at Movies Unlimited. The Movie Collector's Site.
Ticketmaster: Buy Verified Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Theater and Events.

Visit our affiliates by clicking on their logos above.

© 2026 HOTCHKA. Most rights reserved.