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Thomasena Farrar is a freelance writer and creator of the MusicMoviesThoughts website. She stays in the know about all things music and film. You can check her out on Twitter @musicfilmdiva or follow her online at www.musicmoviesthoughts.com.

• MMT Review: JOKER

  By Thomasena Farrar on October 5, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Out in theaters nationwide this weekend is JOKER – director, co-writer and producer Todd Phillips’s original take on the infamous DC villain. A psychological suspense drama inspired by the comic and character, the film explores the evolution of Arthur Fleck… Read More ›

• GIVEAWAY: advance screening of The Addams Family on Wednesday, October 9 (Philly, PA)

  By Thomasena Farrar on October 4, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Happy Friday MMT Fam! We’re giving away passes to the Philadelphia advance screening of THE ADDAMS FAMILY showing next Wednesday, October 9. Here’s the short synopsis: Get ready to snap your fingers! The first family of Halloween, The Addams Family,… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review: PREY

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 28, 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  Well Blumhouse Productions has done it again. It’s taken a low-budget film, with high thrill value and increased the project’s visibility quotient. I’m referring to the new horror-thriller PREY, which was released yesterday in limited theaters, on-demand and digital. In… Read More ›

• MMT Minute Thoughts on MADNESS IN THE METHOD

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 27, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Released September 24 on DVD, “Madness in the Method” is a comedy/thriller that marks the feature directorial debut of actor/producer Jason Mewes (Clerks, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back). Mewes portrays Jay, a fictionalized version of himself who is tired… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Look: SWEETHEART

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 19, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Happy Thursday MMT Fam! I’m looking forward to seeing the survival thriller SWEETHEART starring Kiersey Clemons – who co-starred in one of my favorite films in the past five years, “Dope.” In “Sweetheart,” Clemons plays Jenn, a woman who finds… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review: IT CHAPTER 2

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 15, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  I know I’m late to the party MMT Fam, since it has taken me two weeks to post, but I wanted to share my thoughts on IT CHAPTER TWO – which was released on Friday, September 6 and has since… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review: HUSTLERS

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 14, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  Fresh from receiving waves of critical acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival, and released this weekend in theaters nationwide is HUSTLERS – starring Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians), Jennifer Lopez (Second Act), Julia Stiles (Jason Bourne), Keke Palmer (Pimp),… Read More ›

• GIVEAWAY: advance screening of GODFATHER OF HARLEM Thursday, September 19 (Philly, PA)

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 13, 2019 • ( 1 )

  

  Happy Friday MMT Fam! MMT has acquired sneak preview passes for EPIX’s new series GODFATHER OF HARLEM, premiering on EPIX September 29th. The series recounts the true story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Academy Award®-winner Forest Whitaker), who in… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review BOOKSMART

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 11, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  I was very excited to receive a screener for BOOKSMART the critically acclaimed comedy, and directorial debut of Olivia Wilde, released last Tuesday on DVD and Blu-ray. A modern twist on the coming-of-age teen story, “Booksmart” focuses on best friends… Read More ›

• MMT Quick Review CANAL STREET

  By Thomasena Farrar on September 9, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Still coping with the loss of his wife, rising attorney Jackie Styles (Mykelti Williamson) decides to move his teenage son Kholi (Bryshere Y. Gray) from South Side, Chicago to a suburban neighborhood for a fresh start. A physical confrontation with… Read More ›