Posts Tagged ‘Netflix’
Film Review – Death Note
Earlier this year, I reviewed the new Ghost in the Shell (2017). In it, I discussed the issue of Scarlett Johansson playing the lead role, and how it was yet another example of Hollywood’s long history of casting white actors in roles meant for people…
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Film Review – The Hitman’s Bodyguard
Old school action movie fun. We don’t get that many stereotypical buddy cop movies anymore. It’s a genre that dominated the 1980’s and 1990’s to the point that every cliche had been completely wrung out of it. Noting that the Lethal Weapon franchise was probably…
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Film Review – Okja
Okja (2017) is a peculiar film. Bong Joon-ho, writer/director of works such as Snowpiercer (2013), Mother (2009), and The Host (2006), once again brings his unique creativity to this project, but there seems to be something missing this time around. His story is sweet, lovely,…
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SXSW Interview – Tommy O’Haver and Michael Chernus – The Most Hated Woman in America
I sat down to talk with director/writer Tommy O’Haver (An American Crime) and actor Michael Chernus (Orange is the New Black, Manhattan) about their upcoming Netflix film, The Most Hated Woman in America, which screened at SXSW. We discussed the casting and the separation of…
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SXSW Film Review – The Most Hated Woman in America
The powerhouse that is Netflix has begun showing upcoming features at film festivals, and this included SXSW this year. Having its world premiere at the festival, The Most Hated Woman in America is written by Irene Turner and Tommy O’Haver (both worked on An American…
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Film Review – The Love Witch (Second Take)
I’m a little depressed right now. Actually, I’m a lotta depressed right now. It’s November 15, 2016 and a week ago my country elected an open racist and misogynist as president. Sigh. I’m tired and I don’t want to write about movies. I don’t even…
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Film Review – 13th
Film is the most powerful art form in the world. It instills in us a level of empathy for others from all different walks of life. At its best, it makes us reconsider things about humanity and hopefully helps us grow into better versions of…
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Film Review – Beasts of No Nation
Cary Fukunaga’s Beasts of No Nation (2015) is a harrowing, surreal, and often times bleak portrayal of a reality many of us shy away from. There is no denying Fukunaga’s talent as both a screenwriter and director. Hot off his success of True Detective, Fukunaga…
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