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Film Review – Red Notice
Red Notice (2021) accomplishes the remarkable feat of taking charismatic actors and draining all their charisma. Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot are bonafide movie stars who have each helmed blockbuster franchises. Yet here they are, galivanting about in an action comedy that is…
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Film Review – Passing
Rebecca Hall’s writing and directing debut, Passing (2021) is a lyrical examination of race, identity, and the search for one’s soul. It is an impressive first feature, showcasing complete control of tone, atmosphere, and theme. Where many other new filmmakers may opt to go broad…
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Film Review – Spencer
The life and tragic death of Princess Diana will probably be a subject of study for all time. Her turbulent relationship with her ex-husband, Prince Charles, and the British Royal Family has been well recorded in articles, books, interviews, and movies. In just the last…
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Film Review – Finch
Tom Hanks sure likes being in isolated places. From Cast Away (2000) to The Terminal (2004), from Apollo 13 (1995) to Captain Phillips (2013), Hanks has repeatedly returned to characters trapped in confined situations and must use their wits to survive. These roles have benefited…
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Film Review – Army of Thieves
Imagine my surprise when – a mere five months after the Netflix release of Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead (2021) – that a prequel, Army of Thieves (2021) would already be completed and ready to go. Army of the Dead didn’t exactly light the…
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Film Review – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
***Warning: The following contains minor spoilers*** There was not much going on at New York Comic Con this year. It was a nice way to ease back into attending major comic conventions. One of the biggest panels this year was for Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021). Beforehand,…
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Film Review – Dune (Second Take)
Director Denis Villeneuve has built up enough of a diverse and fantastic resume that he is now one of the top directors in the world. Lately, his genre of choice leaned toward fantasy and science fiction with Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Arrival (2016), and now…
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Film Review – Titane
If I were tell you the entire plot of Titane (2021) beat by beat, you probably wouldn’t believe me. This is a one-of-a-kind experience that is equal parts brutal, shocking, horrific, hilarious, and compassionate. Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival,…
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