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Posted March 06, 2024in Film Review

‘Drive-Away Dolls’ is a rollicking ride filled with unexpected twists and turns

Ethan Coen, known famously as one half of the Coen Brothers, ventures into solo territory with “Drive-Away Dolls,” a raucous and unpredictable road-trip comedy that brims with eccentricity and audacious [...]

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Posted January 31, 2024in Film Review

‘American Fiction’ explores racism, identity and the commodification of Black narratives

Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut, “American Fiction,” is a delightful movie that transcends conventional storytelling. It’s fueled by an exceptional cast and enriched by its exploration of identity, family dynamics and [...]

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Posted January 03, 2024in Film Review

‘The Boy and the Heron’

Hayao Miyazaki’s return with “The Boy and the Heron” after a decade-long hiatus is akin to a resounding symphony, marking a significant resurgence of his dormant voice. This eagerly awaited [...]

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Posted December 06, 2023in Film Review

‘The Killer’ embodies an amalgamation of missed opportunities

“The Killer” is a cinematic puzzle, a blend of genres that struggles to find its footing, oscillating between the mundane realms of a tepid thriller and the barren landscape of [...]

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Posted November 01, 2023in Film Review

‘The Pigeon Tunnel’ presents rich anecdotes, thoughtful observations and candid confessions

In “The Pigeon Tunnel,” filmmaker Errol Morris engages in a four-day conversation with celebrated spy novelist David Cornwell (better known by his pen name, John le Carré, author of “The [...]

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Posted October 04, 2023in Film Review

‘Relax, I’m From the Future’

In the quirky sci-fi comedy “Relax, I’m From the Future,” Rhys Darby shines in his role as the endearing and clueless time traveler, Casper. Darby’s comedic expertise, honed through characters [...]

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Posted September 06, 2023in Film Review

‘TMNT: Mutant Mayhem’ continues lasting legacy of Turtle Power

Based on the 1984 comic book by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, the Ninja Turtles were originally meant as a spoof of other superheroes. Rather than flying gods in tights, [...]

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Posted August 02, 2023in Film Review

A Barbie girl in a Barbie world

Are Barbie dolls demeaning or empowering? Director Greta Gerwig opts for the latter theory in this beamingly affectionate and deliriously pink-themed fantasy comedy-adventure produced by Barbie’s corporate manufacturer Mattel and [...]

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Posted July 05, 2023in Film Review

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ will reaffirm your love for the web-slinger

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” swings into theaters with an ultimate cinematic experience that is nothing short of spectacular. This animated superhero extravaganza, directed by the brilliant minds of Joaquim Dos [...]

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Posted May 31, 2023in Film Review

‘Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me’ doesn’t provide much insight

“Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me” is another variation on a familiar cautionary tale: a warning about fame chewing people up and spitting them out — with Netflix guilty [...]

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