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Film Review – Cry Macho
The title of Cry Macho (2021) operates as an oxymoron. “Macho” expresses the inflated, aggressive nature of masculinity – one of toughness and perseverance in the face of adversity. To “Cry” is to express feelings that have stereotypically not been associated with what it means…
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Film Review – Copshop
Copshop (2021) has an intriguing premise. Con artist Teddy Murretto (Frank Grillo) – on the run after crossing the wrong people – decides that the best place to hide would be a small Nevada jail. He assaults a couple of officers and gladly offers himself…
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Film Review – Kate
When I saw the advertisements for Kate (2021) my first thought was, “Wait a minute, didn’t this movie already come out?” I could’ve sworn that I had already seen it earlier this year, and I racked my brain trying to figure out why it was…
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Film Review – Malignant
Malignant (2021) is the kind of horror flick tailor made for the midnight-movie crowds. With its campy tone, over the top body horror, and ridiculous story, it exudes the kind of “no holding back” attitude that many fans of the genre will gleefully embrace. There…
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Film Review – Worth
Worth (2021) asks an impossible question: How much is a human life worth? This isn’t just a philosophical debate. Director Sara Colangelo examines the challenge of assigning a monetary value to a person. In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the government established the September…
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An Appreciation – Monsoon Wedding
Director Mira Nair has long been fascinated with the contrast between the traditions of the past and the ambitions of modern youth. Characters divided by age and generation either clash or come together with their differing beliefs. Nair was born in India and was educated…
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Film Review – Candyman (2021)
Candyman (2021) attempts to be both a direct sequel and course correction of the 1992 film, directed by Bernard Rose (based on Clive Barker’s short story). The first iteration had plenty of slick horror while establishing one of the genre’s long-lasting villains in Tony Todd’s…
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Film Review – The Green Knight
Writer/director David Lowery’s The Green Knight (2021) is a stunning achievement. It is one of bold vision, remarkable cinematic skill, and confident artistry. In a summer season that is usually stuffed with lifeless blockbusters, here is a fantasy adventure that has something important to say…
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