Category: Drama
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Movie Review – Uncut Gems
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This is one of those movies that is impossible to grade. That’s because on the one hand, the acting — especially by Adam Sandler — was terrific. And honestly, even though Kevin Garnett played himself, he still did a fantastic job with the nuances. Hat’s off to him. I’d love to see him get a…
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Movie Review – Bombshell
Bombshell was full of great acting. Every single actor/actress in this movie gave it their all. It was a star studded performance. I really enjoyed the direction the movie took. You are watching this basically through the eyes of three very strong women. Theron, Kidman and Robbie each nailed their characters. Their presence wasn’t only…
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Movie Review – Richard Jewell
Richard Jewell is an A-grade movie. It’s a tightly constructed biography of a man with a lifelong ambition of becoming a member of law enforcement and how all that goes wrong after doing something heroic.
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5 Reasons Kylo Ren Is a Good Villain
Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker opens soon. The wait is finally over. The Skywalker family will wrap up with this end to the storyline (though not the series). And audiences will get to take one last adventure with Rey, Leia, Lando, Chewie, Finn, Poe, C-3PO, and R2D2. It also means another visit…
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Movie Review – The Irishman
Martin Scorsese worked on The Irishman for twelve years. The budget for the film kept increasing until no studio would touch it except Netflix. Scorsese’s last film, Silence, was critically acclaimed but a box office failure. And it got snubbed at the Oscars. So the question hanging over The Irishman is, “Is it any good?”…
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The political subplot in Knives Out that tells the real plot
You may go into Knives Out thinking it’s a murder mystery, and you wouldn’t be wrong, but that’s not what the movie is really about. Let’s start by acknowledging that Rian Johnson, the writer and director, did a masterful job. Everything about this movie is top notch. In my book it’s a perfect A+++… There are numerous…
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Movie Review – Queen & Slim
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Oops, I did it again! Yes, another cop-ish movie. I told you before that this year is all about bad cops. Queen & Slim was entertaining. This movie is a spin off of the Bonnie and Clyde story, but with a little twist of soul, and a flame to the Black Lives Matter movement…
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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Will Make You Feel Loved Again
I just came out from viewing A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. And this is funny: last night I watched the award-winning 2018 documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor. I like being a sort of completist. Bear this in mind: I don’t like documentaries. I can’t think of another documentary I’d watch on purpose if’s…
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Movie Review – Knives Out
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Knives Out is an absolutely delightful mystery about some really horrible people. The stellar ensemble cast works wonders together and Rian Johnson’s tale doesn’t cheat — the clues are all there. And even if you figure out WhoDunnit before the end, you’ll still be thrilled at the fun you’re having along the way. Knives…
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Movie Review – 21 Bridges
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Wow! If you are considering a life as a police officer, this year’s line up of movies do not make it an easy choice. You know how we are used to seeing “chick flicks” that male bash? Well, this year is all about calling out the pig in our men and women in blue. You…