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[emiarainewrites]

Okay, just saw Onyx The Fortuitous & The Talisman Of Souls…

It was awesome!

I’m not the most familiar with Andrew Bowser, having only seen a few of his videos, but knowing that Jeffrey Combs and even Barbara Crampton were involved, I just had to check it out. And, uh, yeah! I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Initially it took a little bit to really click with the humour, but once I did, everything else flowed quite nicely.

If you haven’t seen it, I implore you to check it out. It’s funny, has practical effects (reminded me of Labyrinth or even Black Roses at times), good pacing, great cinematography, tons of winks/nods and the dramatic moments actually hit you (seriously, the flashback and last usage of Somewhere Out There got me). I appreciate that the movie does what it wants. You might be able to guess some things here and there, but with its humour especially, it just does whatever the hell suits it. Kinda reminded me of Dead & Breakfast that way (go check that out too, if you’re so inclined - two words: zombie. musical.). Onyx was such a good time that clearly had so much passion go into it. That alone deserves all the recognition.

Plus, if you’re an Andrew Bowser fan, you’ll get plenty of enjoyment. Not to mention if you’re a Jeffrey Combs lover like I am! 🖤💚❤️ I love that his character was essentially a take-off of Anton LaVey. And the conclusion of him had me leaping and clapping with excitement. If you know, you know. Right down to the exact shots! Gotta say too that you best be thankful the sets are big and grand, because Jeffrey Combs is absolutely devouring that scenery!

Also, that work-out moment. AMAZING. If you know, you know. And I know that I loved that moment and it just makes me adore Jeffrey Combs even more. You go, sir!

Anyway, you reading this, go watch the film and share it around! It was independently financed and, even though it’s left theatres, exposure is always a great idea!

I don’t know…

[emiarainewrites]

I have a sneaking suspicion that they gave Billy that overly complicated, busy-work, crime-stopper-or-whatever job in the third Beverly Hills Cop movie as a front to keep Billy and his guns off the street.

I mean, think about it: Taggart’s not in the picture (for whatever reason - did they even give an explanation in the movie? I don’t recall). My theory is that he either retired or got reassigned or something, and that left Billy to his own devices. From there, he ran amuck. He was probably dishing out heavily-armed justice left and right, scaring everyone with his guy liner, so the higher ups in charge decided to get him (and his guns) off the street by handing him a cushy office job so he remains contained and compliant.

They know how…out there he is.

I’m yet to be presented with a better explanation. The movie sure as hell wasn’t giving one.

((Also if they do end up making a fourth film, unless it’s called Beverly Hills Cop IV: We Need To Talk About Billy, I’m not listening))