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3 1/2 Stars

The End of Oak Street (2026)

Since I never got around to seeing the TV series Lost and only a few years ago finally got caught up with all the Mission: Impossible films, the first time I remember seeing J.J. Abrams was for the 2011, now nearly forgotten gem Super 8.

That film (starring upcoming future star Elle Fanning) was an original nostalgia trip into late 1970s sci-fi (a true precursor to Stranger Things). It was no surprise to me, then, when I found out Abrams was one of the main producers of The End of Oak Street (granted, it is in the early 80s, but that is not far off).

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3 1/2 Stars

Cocaine Bear (2023)

Not since Snakes on a Plane has a movie’s premise been so wrapped in it’s title more so than Cocaine Bear.

As someone who has never used cocaine (and never plans to), all of my “experiences” with cocaine (or other drugs for that matter) have been through media (though, if I am to believe old rumors, some in my high school graduating class may know something about these endeavors).