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Film Review – A War
War is a complex situation. We know that nothing is ever black and white in these situations but A War examines when those decisions are made in the heat of the moment and at the time they seem right but can call into question what…
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Film Review – Triple 9
Crime drama is one of my favorite genres. It distills morality into its basic elements, and then tosses it into the air. What dynamic better demonstrates the complexities of good vs. evil than cops and robbers? No matter how often we see it, there’s something…
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Film Review – Gods of Egypt
I’m a firm believer that to know what a good movie is, one has to see bad ones. How can you discern the difference if you haven’t seen both in ample amounts? In the case of Gods of Egypt (2016), here’s an opportunity to see…
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Film Review – The Witch
Robert Eggers’ The Witch (2015) is the kind of horror film that isn’t interested in cheap thrills. Rather, the terror it evokes digs into your bones, unsettling you with tone and atmosphere. Eggers makes his feature length debut as writer and director, and in both…
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Film Review – Race
Jesse Owens is both a historical and sports figure, and you no doubt learned about what made him famous in grade school. He achieved greatness by winning four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games and setting world records the last of which was…
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Film Review – Touched With Fire
Writer/director Paul Dalio’s Touched With Fire (2015) attempts to cover a lot of issues, but by doing so doesn’t say much about any of them. Is it a tale about manic depression? Is it a love story between two similar characters? Is it about the…
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Film Review – Zoolander 2
When it comes to goofy comedies, there’s one question that stands above all: is it funny? You can’t look at one with the same criteria you would a hard-hitting drama. When you come across a comedy that isn’t taking itself seriously, the most you can…
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Film Review – Where to Invade Next
In general, I am a fan of Michael Moore. His documentaries bring to our attention something that our country really needs to focus on and correct. Bowling for Columbine, Fahrenheit 9/11, Sicko, and Capitalism: A Love Story are all excellent examples of what he can…
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