When the daughter of a psychiatrist is kidnapped, he's horrified to discover that the abductors' demand is that he break through to a post traumatic stress disorder suffering young woman who knows a secret...
In the evening Esme and I watched Don't Say a Word. I liked the movie and rate it a 7 out of 10.
A tinderbox of competition and resentments underneath the façade of a picture-perfect couple is ignited when the husband's professional dreams come crashing down.
In the evening Esme and I watched The Roses. I liked the house Theo Rose designed a lot. But the movie? Not much. I rate it a 6 out of 10.
With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive.
In the evening Esme and I watched Uncut Gems. It was a very noisy, loud, and chaotic movie. I give it a 6 out of 10.
In the midst of veteran con man Nicky's latest scheme, a woman from his past - now an accomplished femme fatale - shows up and throws his plans for a loop.
In the evening Esme and I watched Focus. I liked the movie and give it a 7 out of 10.
After her husband abruptly asks for a divorce, a middle-aged mother returns to college in order to complete her degree.
In the evening Alice, Esme, and I watched Life of the Party. I think the movie was OK and I give it a 6 out of 10.
Mild mannered businessman Sandy Patterson travels from Denver to Florida to confront the deceptively harmless looking woman who has been living it up after stealing Sandy's identity.
Still sick, I started to watch Identity Thief in the late morning. I had seen this movie before and recalled it to be more funnier. I give it a 6 out of 10.
Family man and Scout leader Dennis Rader led a double life as BTK killer. His daughter Kerri Rawson shares her experience with her father's horrific crimes.
In the afternoon, while sick at home, I watched My Father, the BTK Killer. It was an OK documentary and I give it a 6 out of 10.
In the afternoon I finished Sunbringer, Fallen Gods Book 2 by Hannah Kaner. I liked this book less than the previous one in the series. But it had a good ending, so overall OK.
War has come. The fire god Hseth is leading an unstoppable army south, consuming everything in her path. Middren’s only hope of survival is to unify allies and old foes against a common enemy.
Elo navigates an uneasy alliance with Arren; his friend, his enemy, and his king. Now they each must decide how much they're willing to sacrifice to turn the tides of war.
Meanwhile, Inara joins her mother on their ship, the Silverswift, to seek aid. Still grappling with her powers, Inara must reconcile who she is and where she belongs, while Skediceth has to question if their bond will be enough to keep them safe.
Kissen has no allegiance to the old ways of Middren. But, as she tries to find her family, she is forced to question what, and whose, future she is fighting for.
In the evening I started in Faithbreaker, the final book in the Fallen Gods trilogy by Hannah Kaner.
After being abducted and locked in a basement, a boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims.
In the evening Alice, Esme, and I watched The Black Phone. Alice wanted to watch this movie before seeing the sequel in theaters. I thought it was good—about a 7 out of 10.
A travel writer stumbles upon a gruesome secret while traveling aboard a luxury cruise ship.
In the evening Esme and I watched The Woman in Cabin 10. I liked the movie and give it a 7 out of 10.
When a group of teenage friends go on a spring break camping trip, an unfortunate accident sets off a race against time to save their friend's most prized possession.
In the evening Esme and I watched The Package. The movie was a mixed bag—some parts made me cringe, but there were also some really funny moments. Overall, I'd say it's just a 6 out of 10.
Suburban dad Hutch Mansell, a former lethal assassin, is pulled back into his violent past after thwarting a home invasion, setting off a chain of events.
In the evening Esme and I watched Nobody 2. I liked Nobody, which we watched back in 2022 much more: 8 out of 10. So only a 6 out of 10 for Nobody 2.
When a golden opportunity arises to boost the fortunes of a forgotten fishing town, its residents set out to trick their way to making it happen.
In the evening Esme wanted to watch a Mexican movie. She picked The Great Seduction (La Gran Seducción). I liked the movie, it was funny, and give it a 7 out of 10.
A woman is boxed out by the male sports agents in her profession, but gains an unexpected edge over them when she develops the ability to hear men's thoughts.
In the evening Esme and I watched What Men Want. The movie was OK and I give it a 6 out of 10.