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Processing the WTF*ck Factor of Jordan Peele’s US | SXSW ’19
Peele is following in the footsteps of Oscar winner Barry Jenkins by having his sophomore film knock it out of the park!!! At the end of the day, US is…
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Isabelle Huppert is Stalker from Hell in GRETA
When the song “Where Are You” plays in the background as we watch Greta (Isabelle Huppert) leave a black bag on the subway while making her way through the city…
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Family Style Clue Mystery Dominates Everybody Knows
Originally titled Todos lo Saben and written/directed by Asghar Farhadi, Farhadi has specialized in long-buried family secrets, grudges and jealousies. His writing and direction are precise, each new revelation fitting together…
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Funny. Suspense. Thriller = Escape Room
Escape Rooms are all the rage for birthday parties, a girlfriend get-together or to just hang out with your favorite game partners. As someone who does not enjoy being…
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Jason Mitchell Gets Spooked in TYREL
Tyrel is a strange, uncomfortable, but poignantly accurate portrayal of subtle racism in America. The type of racists that make you think they are cool, but when folks starting burning…
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Widows is an Action Adrenaline Shot Heist Flick Starring Viola Davis
Widows is an unexpected, high-octane adrenaline shot heist flick where women are calling the shots. Based on the UK crime series of the same name, four women in Chi-Town think…
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Dakota Johnson Looks Unsettled in Dance Academy Thriller Suspiria
Suspiria is a psychological thriller which focuses on Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson), an aspiring dancer who moves to Berlin in hopes snagging an auditionfora prestigious dance academy. Unbeknownst to her,…
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Searching is Star Vehicle for John Cho
Recently, a friend came to visit and brought his teenage daughter with him. For the entire two-week period, this young lady barely uttered a two words and her face stayed…
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Dwayne Johnson Disabled Hero in Skyscraper
Dwayne Johnson has become the go-to man in Hollywood for action-adventure, thrill-a-minute flicks and he delivers once again in Skyscraper. Skyscraper stressed me the hell out with all the death-defying…
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Mary Shelley Shatters Gender Bias with Frankenstein
Horror movies are not my thing. At least not the ones produced today. Too much gore, blood and guts for my taste. However, I’m a fan of old school horror…
