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Film Review – Most Wanted
Most Wanted is a “based on a true story,” revolving around the drug trade in Canada in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and the attempts by the federal police to run stings to stop the flow of drugs into the country. On the heels of…
READ MOREFilm Review – The Rental
The premise is all too familiar. A group of people travel out to a remote location for a weekend getaway, only to fall prey to an unknown danger stalking them from the shadows. There have been countless horror films that have utilized this set up:…
READ MOREFilm Review – First Cow
First Cow (2019) plays like sleight of hand. At first, we see the methodical pacing and gradual plot and think that it doesn’t have much to say. But as we step away and go over the themes and character dynamics do we truly realize how…
READ MOREFilm Review – The Old Guard
Being able to live forever comes with its pros and cons. For one, you’ll have watch all of your friends and family get old and pass on. But on the other hand, you’ll get to witness all of humankind’s biggest events. At the very least,…
READ MOREFilm Review – Relic
Like so many films, Relic released to streaming on Friday, rather than a theatrical release. This is my first film review since the virus pandemic started. Streaming a film that is meant to be on the big screen in a dark room, especially with the horror genre,…
READ MOREFilm Review – Greyhound
Tom Hanks’ fascination with WWII continues with Greyhound (2020). This time, he plays Captain Ernest Krause, commander of a U.S. battleship assigned to help escort a shipment of supplies across the North Atlantic to England. The aid is essential in helping stop the Nazi invasion.…
READ MOREFilm Review – Hamilton
I was not one of the lucky few to see Hamilton on Broadway when it first debuted. Let’s face it, not many of us were. It was the hottest musical from 2015-2016, generating praise from theater fans, celebrities, politicians, and everyone in between. It was…
READ MOREFilm Review – 7500
There were two thoughts running through my head while watching 7500 (2020). The first is that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a really good actor. He successfully transitioned from child star to leading man, working in small budget art-house projects to franchise blockbusters. He has immeasurable talent…
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