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Film Review: ‘Funny Face’ Forges a Bond in the Face of Oppression
Filmmaker Tim Sutton has a pretty dark view of the world. Sutton consistently makes movies that have about as dour a sensibility as it gets. In some ways, he’s a brutalist posing as a storyteller. Sometimes, it works, like in Dark Night, though other times, like in Donnybrook, it does not. Now, with Funny Face, […] More
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Film Review: ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Features Monster Mayhem and Human Idiocy
Let them fight. That proclamation from Godzilla has finally been fully brought to bear. Godzilla vs. Kong brings together the stars of the MonsterVerse for one giant epic. Whereas Godzilla was trying to be at least a little grounded and Godzilla: King of the Monsters went for titan volume, with Kong: Skull Island stuck right […] More
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Film Review: ‘The Seventh Day’ is ‘The Exorcist’ meets ‘Training Day’
If you think you know what it’s like to have a bad first day at your new job, wait until you see what Father Daniel has to deal with in The Seventh Day. The new exorcism thriller from writer/director Justin P. Lange sees rookie priest Daniel (Vadhir Derbez) teamed up with the seasoned pro Father Peter (Guy Pearce) […] More
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Film Review: ‘Roe v. Wade’ is a One-Sided and Toxic Miscarriage of the Issue
A little over a year ago, Never Rarely Sometimes Always was released. That film, centering on the labyrinth that is procuring an abortion in America for a young girl, tackled the issue with a frank yet sensitive tone. Clearly angry about the situation, filmmaker Eliza Hittman used an emotional yet simple story to impeccably convey […] More
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SXSW Film Review: Udo Kier’s ‘Swan Song’ Lets the Actor Shine
For years upon years, Udo Kier has been a fun and imposing presence on screen. If there’s a grindhouse style film coming out, there’s at least a 50/50 chance that Kier is going to be in it. When it comes to exploitation movie villains, he’s in a league all his own. So, casting him as […] More
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SXSW Film Review: ‘Witch Hunt’ is a Metaphor in Search of a Movie
There is a hell of a metaphor and a hell of a premise on display in Witch Hunt. It’s the sort of set up that suggests a potentially captivating film. Unfortunately, this one is not that, as it never builds upon that foundation. The flick remains all thesis and almost no execution, staggering any impact […] More
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TV Review: ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Shows a Lot of Promise in the ‘New World Order’
*Warning: This article contains light spoilers for Episode 1 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier* After a one-week break, Marvel Studios returns with its latest Disney+ show, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which, by the look of its promotional materials, seems to be more grounded in the traditional Marvel Cinematic Universe tropes of […] More
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SXSW Review: Olivia Munn is Nomination Worthy in ‘Violet’
We all have that voice inside of our heads, guiding us throughout the day. Hopefully, your voice is filled with affirmations and positivity, instilling in you a sense of self-worth. However, for many people (myself included), the voice may be a more complicated one, perhaps even sabotaging us. This sense, that the voice in our […] More
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Film Review: ‘Phobias’ Fumbles With a Curious Idea
Unique anthologies are a refreshing and fun twist on horror movies. They are typically praised for being easy to watch and inventive. Some anthologies that have earned these admirations have been V/H/S, The ABC’s of Death, and The Poughkeepsie Tapes among others. While they may not always showcase the highest caliber of film, they introduce […] More
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SXSW Film Review: ‘The End of Us’ Doesn’t Give Audiences Enough to Miss
When lockdown began last year, if you’re anything like me, you considered being quarantined with an ex. Would being stuck together remind you of what you loved about each other? Or, would the forced time together tear at the fabric of what was once there even more? That’s the concept behind The End of Us, […] More
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SXSW Film Review: ‘Language Lessons’ Reminds Us of the Power of Connection
We all have learned, over the last year, how valuable human connections are. When you’re feeling alone or feeling down, someone else can be a life preserver. That’s nothing new, but circumstances certainly brought it to the forefront. Language Lessons doesn’t explicitly take place during COVID, but in telling a story basically over video chats, […] More
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SXSW Film Review: ‘Alien on Stage’ is a Loving Tribute to a Loving Tribute
When you consider Ridley Scott‘s classic film Alien, a lot of things come to mind. There’s been sequels, books, video games, and lots more. A stage production, however, seems like a weirder adaptation. Then again, anything is possible. However, a community theater-type production by a group of small town bus drivers? Now that’s unique and […] More
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