Category: -Movie Review
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Movie Review – Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom
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DC doesn’t disappoint. By that, I mean DC has been so consistently disappointing that I’ve come to expect their movies to be disappointing, and in that way, they don’t disappoint. Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom is a fitting end to the DCU, since the DCU is now itself, the Lost Kingdom. This will be the…
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Movie Review – Poor Things
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“Are we really just barbarians?”, a character whimsically asks of her friends in the film. This movie is a deeper, philosophical look at the human condition, nature vs. nurture, love, eroticism, and the impact of economic stratification. It is rare that I am truly “hooked” in the first three minutes of a film, but indeed…
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50th Anniversary Rewatch Review – The Wicker Man
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Well, we’re into December and it seems appropriate that a religious film should be being watched. But, before we grab our hymn books and rosary beads, we need to remember that, as Hamlet said, “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” The religion practised on Summerisle…
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Movie Review – The Shift
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Movies have a unique ability to provoke profound contemplation on existential and spiritual matters, leading viewers to ponder the concept of God. Filmmakers often use visual and narrative mediums to explore questions about faith, purpose, and the human condition. Whether through allegorical tales, philosophical discussions, or the portrayal of transcendent experiences, movies can catalyze introspection…
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Movie Review – RENAISSANCE: A FILm by BEYONCÉ
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Let me first confess that I am part of the BeyHive! I’ve been a fan since Beyonce’ started in 1997. My daughter’s first name is Destiny. Furthermore, as fate would continue, my wedding photo with Destiny’s dad was included in Jet Magazine with the cover pic of Destiny’s Child. I’m just saying, LOL, I’m a…
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Movie Review – Silent Night
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It is an interesting premise: make an action movie without dialog for the main characters. It puts a huge onus on the actors to communicate emotionally without using any dialogue. On that mark, they were pretty successful. However, I feel that they sacrificed the quality of the movie on a stunt, and it would be…
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Movie Review – Godzilla Minus One
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Godzilla Minus One is a perfect blend of mature storytelling with the 50s/60s movie style. Something many disaster/action movies get wrong is trying to incorporate too many characters and their experiences into the action. This movie puts the focus on a small group of people, and specifically one man. The story is beautifully constructed. The characters…
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Movie Review – Wish
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Wish was a delightful, enchanting and heart warming story good for all ages. I loved the song choices, they kept the pace up of the movie and added another level of entertainment. This will be a fun afternoon to spend with the family over the holiday weekend. Grade: A About The Peetimes: There are 2 great…
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Movie Review – Napoleon
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Boring. I never fall asleep during movies, but I almost nodded off twice during this one. It was a slog to get through. Gladiator is one of my all-time favorite movies and I really hoped this movie would tap into some of that, but wow. Not even close. Acting Joaquin Phoenix is a generational talent, and at first…
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Movie Review – Thanksgiving
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I was expecting a lot more from Thanksgiving. I love Eli Roth movies but this one fell flat. I was constantly thinking, “When are we going to see his form?” It never happened. In my opinion, Thanksgiving felt a lot like “I Know What You Did Last Summer,” just not as good, and that’s kinda…
