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Porky’s Revenge Runtime: 90 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Porky’s Franchise Position: 3 The high school boys take on new adventures as they continue to get back at Porky, facing comedic mishaps and outrageous situations. Ratings: My Rating: 5.7/10 The Dove Foundation: Not recommended for families IMDb: 5.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 20% Metacritic: 38/100 Plot Summary: In this third installment, the boys are determined to settle scores with Porky once again. The story follows their misadventures in pranks, romance, and chaotic antics, including exaggerated situations that highlight their ingenuity and rebellious spirit. The film blends raunchy humor, slapstick, and coming-of-age mischief. Critics Review: Critics found the sequel formulaic and excessively crude, noting that humor was recycled from previous films. Despite this, fans of the series enjoyed seeing familiar characters and outrageous antics continue. Christian Perspective: The film cont...

Porky’s II: The Next Day Runtime: 95 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Porky’s Franchise Position: 2 The high school boys continue their outrageous antics, seeking revenge on Porky while navigating romantic and comedic situations. Ratings: My Rating: 5.8/10 The Dove Foundation: Not recommended for families IMDb: 5.8/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 25% Metacritic: 40/100 Plot Summary: The story picks up with the familiar group of high school students returning for another year. They face new challenges, including dealing with the vindictive nightclub owner Porky, school authority figures, and romantic pursuits. The film features slapstick comedy, sexual humor, and mischievous pranks in a continuation of the teen misadventures. Critics Review: Critics largely criticized the sequel for recycling jokes from the original and offering little new humor. While some fans appreciated the familiar characters and outrageous situations, the film was seen as weaker tha...

Porky’s Runtime: 95 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Country of Origin: United States Franchise: Porky’s Franchise Position: 1 High school students in 1950s Florida hatch schemes to lose their virginity while dealing with pranks, bullies, and the infamous nightclub owner Porky. Ratings: My Rating: 6.0/10 The Dove Foundation: Not recommended for families IMDb: 6.0/10 Rotten Tomatoes: 59% Metacritic: 55/100 Plot Summary: Set in the 1950s, a group of high school boys navigates adolescence, sexual curiosity, and social challenges. They are determined to lose their virginity and get back at Porky, the sleazy nightclub owner, through various pranks and comedic schemes. The film mixes raunchy humor, slapstick, and coming-of-age situations. Critics Review: Critics noted the crude humor and explicit content but acknowledged its influence on the teen sex comedy genre. While polarizing, the film was commercially successful and inspired multiple sequels. Christian Perspective: The film contains st...

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), PG-13, 2 hr 13 min Franchise: MCU Spider-Man trilogy Franchise Position: #1 in the MCU Spider-Man trilogy (6th overall MCU appearance for Peter Parker) Studio: Marvel Studios / Sony Pictures Tagline: Homework can wait. The city can’t --- Trailer --- Cast Tom Holland – Peter Parker / Spider-Man Michael Keaton – Adrian Toomes / Vulture Robert Downey Jr. – Tony Stark / Iron Man Marisa Tomei – Aunt May Jon Favreau – Happy Hogan Zendaya – Michelle “MJ” Jones Jacob Batalon – Ned Leeds Laura Harrier – Liz Tony Revolori – Flash Thompson Bokeem Woodbine – Herman Schultz / Shocker Logan Marshall-Green – Jackson Brice / Shocker #1 Michael Chernus – Phineas Mason / Tinkerer Garry Weeks – Agent Foster Martin Starr – Mr. Harrington Kenneth Choi – Principal Morita Tyne Daly – Anne Marie Hoag Chris Evans – Steve Rogers / Captain America (PSA videos) Gwyneth Paltrow – Pepper Potts (cameo) Jennifer Connelly – Karen (voice of Spider-Man’s suit AI) Donald Glover – Aaron Davi...