“Damsel” Doesn’t Help Netflix’s Bigger Budget Movie Problem
So what the hell is Damsel about? Here you go, if you still want to watch it.
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” Delivers The Blood-Pumping Goods
this prequel takes the central idea of vengeance and uses it as fuel for gasoline and a bullet-filled explosion fest.
“The Apartment” Unlocks Romantic Comedy Genius
So yes, 64 years later, The Apartment (1960) holds up, and then some.
“Devil In A Blue Dress” Has Young Denzel Carrying The Load
Devil In A Blue Dress (1995) is a multi-layered crime thriller that pins a reluctant Easy Rawlins (Denzel Washington) amid a political and criminal conspiracy.
“Killers Of The Flower Moon” Stitches Its Enjoyment To Its Storytelling Method
We are late to the party with Killers Of The Flower Moon (2023). But the FBI was late addressing what was happening to the Osage people, so we beg your pardon.
Today I Learned “Almost Famous” Is Beloved By Many
When I posted that I watched Almost Famous (2000), I had more than a few coworkers and friends reach out to me saying that it was one of, if not their favorite movies. Someone even called it the perfect movie.
“The Beekeeper” Is An Action Letdown From Ayers & Statham
Unfortunately, this bit of action slop is not good.
One Ping Only | “The Hunt For Red October”
“In November 1984, the Soviet Union’s best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is […]
“Road House” Reboot Forgets What Made The Original A Classic
Swayze’s Road House has one major trait on its side that Gyllenhaal’s does not. There are no throats being ripped out in this reboot. Nothing of the sort.
“The Gambler” Was Ahead Of Its Time
The Gambler (1975) is the 1970s version of Uncut Gems (2019). It has all the paranoia you want, anchored by a lead performance from James Caan that makes you feel as if you’re putting in a betting slip with him.
How Many Academy Awards Did “The English Patient” Win??
How many Oscars did The English Patient (1996) win?
“Anatomy Of A Fall” Has Me Confused, But It’s Still Good.
Anatomy Of A Fall (2023) is a hard film to grasp. It’s a good movie, there is no denying that. But how good? That’s a question I’ve been asking myself and I can’t seem to land on a good answer.
Soderbergh Delivers The Pleasurable Goods Again With “Kimi”
Steven Soderbergh just keeps churning them out. The man does not take a year off, ever. The last time he didn’t have a movie released was in 2016, and the time before that was 1997. Soderbergh is a machine. Whether it be large or small scale, the man has a knack for making entertaining movies no matter what the circumstances.
Quick Thoughts On “Good Luck To You, Leo Grande”
While the sensitivity of the movie was lost on me, the entertainment value still hit me in spurts.
“The Zone Of Interest” Sticks With You Long After Watching It
It’s a bold choice to try and tell a human story that revolves around feeling empathy toward Nazis. Jonathan Glazer takes on this burden and miraculously tells a story that is equally beautiful and terrifyin
“Dune: Part Two” Proves That Denis Villeneuve Is The Lisan al Gaib
And then Dune: Part Two arrives, and it’s glorious. High expectations are blown out of the water.
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