Posts Tagged ‘Robert De Niro’
Film Review – Relay
Relay (2024) carries the vibes of the conspiracy thriller genre prevalent in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Stories of whistleblowers exposing large, corrupt organizations has been a tried-and-true format for the big screen. This time around, we’re not just talking about a “David and Goliath” underdog story.…
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Top 15 Films of 2023 – Allen’s Picks
2023 was marked by two historic labor strikes from the writers (WGA) and actors guilds (SAG-AFTRA). The strikes put a halt on American film and television work for months, as the two unions battled with studios over wages, streaming compensation, health benefits, likeness rights, artificial…
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Film Review – Killers of the Flower Moon
It is remarkable that Martin Scorsese – now entering his ninth decade of life – continues to push the art of cinema in new and interesting ways. Since 1976, with the release of Taxi Driver, Scorsese has stood at the top of the filmmaking world – a title…
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Episode 115 – Beast
For this podcast episode, we review the Idris Elba versus a rogue lion thriller, Beast. We also extensively discuss the best post-peak performances by actors working past their prime. For the streaming homework, we review the 1963 psychological thriller, Shock Corridor, written and directed by…
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Episode 108 – Top Gun: Maverick
For this week’s podcast, we review the long-awaited action sequel Top Gun: Maverick, starring Tom Cruise and Miles Teller. We also cover the latest movie news, and for the streaming homework, we discuss James Mangold’s 1997 crime-thriller, Cop Land. Download the episode here.
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Film Review – The Survivor
On its surface, The Survivor (2021) looks like another underdog story about a boxer trying to make a name for themselves. In reality, it is a much deeper and profound examination of trauma, guilt, and humanity in the face of unspeakable evil. Director Barry Levinson and writer Justine Juel Gillmer (adapting Alan…
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Episode 92 – King Richard
For this episode of the podcast, we review the Venus and Serena Williams sports biopic, King Richard, starring Will Smith. We also list a few film franchises we think could use a Christmas entry. For the streaming homework, we review the 1988 crime-comedy, Midnight Run. …
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Film Review – Nine Days
What does it mean to be alive? What does to mean to have a soul? Is there more beyond the time of being born and passing away? These are just a few of the questions that permeate writer/director Edson Oda’s impressive feature length debut, Nine Days (2021).…
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