Dolemite is My Name is Crazy, Campy and Unapologetically Black
Ruth E. Carter's eye-popping costumes take you right back to the outrageously glorious '70s excess and the soundtrack will make you want to jump up and boogie down in the…
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Soderbergh Provides Lively Scandal Recollection in The Laundromat
Soderbergh is a master at pacing out a film and nothing is more true than with this one. He gives it the hilarity and pacing of his Oceans film mixed…
Chameleon Naomie Harris Shines as Rookie Cop in Black and Blue
What happens when the tables are turned and you are a female rookie cop? A cop, returning from war in Afghanistan, with a desire to shift her home town of…
Maleficient: Mistress of Evil is Diabolically Delicious Vehicle for Jolie
Having not seen the original incarnation, I was thoroughly enchanted. After all, it's not where you think you come from that matters...it's who you love. A mother's love, whether biological…
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FOURTH ANNUAL CRITICS’ CHOICE DOCUMENTARY AWARDS NOMINATIONS UNVEILED
The Biggest Little Farm leads this year with seven nominations, including Best Documentary Feature, John Chester for Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Score, Best Narration, and Best Science/Nature Documentary. Recognized…
Bong Joon Ho’s Parasite Puts Social Class Prejudice and Greed on Notice
Parasite is a perfect example of what happens when one tries to 'keep up with the Joneses' by any means necessary. One of the most poignant scenes is one where…
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Joaquin Phoenix is Batshit Crazy Brilliant in Joker
Phoenix brings an emaciated, pill popping Joker back with vengeance, vigor and vivaciousness that will have your head swirling long after the credits have rolled. Produced by Warner Brothers Studios,…
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Abominable is Adorable E.T. for a Whole New Generation
Featuring the voices of Eddie Izzard, Sarah Paulson, and Chloe Bennet, this spectacular animated adventure follows a clever teen girl and a Yeti as they rove the Himalayas in the…
Renee Zellweger is Astounding in JUDY
Renee Zellweger gives such a nuanced, astounding performance that during several moments one would swear you were watching the real thing. There were a few times when Zellweger was a…
Daddy Issues in Space Dominate Ad Astra
Pitt's performance is nuanced and purposely stoic giving me remnants of his character Joe from Meet Joe Black. But, it is the manner in which he navigates his mental state…
