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Review: Superman
Superman flies by. I mean that in a pacing sense, as the two-hour runtime soars. But yes, Superman also flies a lot. Writer/Director James Gunn is able to bring his own quirky style of filmmaking to this reimagining of the classic hero and propel the film forward at a breakneck pace. Superman is overstuffed with…
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Marvel Hasn’t Changed. You Have, and That’s the Problem.
Like an obedient dog, I find myself sitting in theaters on opening weekend for most new Marvel films. Hoping to find some modicum of the zeitgeist capturing Marvel of old. Alas, it rarely comes, and I leave the films wishing I had just stayed home to revisit the old titles for that hit of popcorn…
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Review: Saturday Night
You never think about the miracle that is live television. There are so many moving pieces and so many chances for things to go wrong. Not that filmmaking or any art isn’t constantly at risk of failing at any moment. There are countless stories of projects that fell apart or never made it off the…
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Review: Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis
Where to even begin with Megalopolis. On one hand, it’s a fable for our modern times about how empires crumble. How man’s lust for power will undo the very fabric of society if not for one person’s uncompromising vision and genius. Only this architect of change can save us from ourselves. On the other hand,…
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Review: The Creator
The Creator is a breath of fresh air as an original film even if it fails to fully reach its potential.
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Review: Beau is Afraid
Writer/director Ari Aster’s third feature starring Joaquin Phoenix is a metaphysical trip into the heart of our anxiety-ridden nightmares.
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Review: The Super Mario Bros. Movie
It’s game over for this uninspired film. You’ll get more story and emotional connection out of replaying Super Mario Sunshine.
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Review: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
A fun throwback film that is not quite on par with classic adventure tales but it does try its best.
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Review: John Wick: Chapter 4
The third sequel in the franchise exceeds all expectations and delivers one of the best modern action films.
