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Film Review – Being the Ricardos
Through the 1950s, few television shows were as big as I Love Lucy. Viewers tuned in every week to see real life couple Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz navigate the hijinks of marriage. Even today, “Lucy and Ricky” are referenced as one of the classic…
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Film Review – Silent Night
***Warning: The following contains minor spoilers*** Ahh, the holidays. It’s that magical time of year when family and friends gather, exchange gifts, eat food, be merry, and experience a global apocalypse. I’m sorry, say that again? Writer/director Camille Griffin’s feature length debut, Silent Night (2021)…
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Film Review – The Summit of the Gods
The Summit of the Gods (2021) starts out as a mystery and evolves into something more than that. Featuring gorgeous, realistic animation, the film investigates the reasons why people go on personal conquests that put them in extreme physical danger. Whether it be diving into the…
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Film Review – The Power of the Dog
Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch) is a mean son of a gun. He runs his 1925 Montana ranch with his brother George (Jesse Plemons) like a dictator. Where George is a kinder, gentler soul, Phil controls things with a cruel iron fist. With pursed lips adorning…
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Film Review – King Richard
King Richard (2021) tells the story of Richard Williams, the ambitious father and trainer of tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams. I was a little perplexed with the route director Reinaldo Marcus Green and writer Zach Baylin decided to take here. It’s no question that…
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Film Review – tick, tick…Boom!
There is a meta quality running throughout tick, tick…Boom! (2021). The musical is based on the off-Broadway production by Jonathan Larson. As some of you may know, Larson was the creator of the smash hit Rent, but sadly passed away right before its big opening…
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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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