Month: January 2021
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The Little Things
This movie is okay. In fact it’s one of the okay-est movies I’ve seen. Denzel Washington is great as a haunted man. Jared Leto is surprisingly good as an unhinged creeper. The story is gritty and cynical, but it all amounts to an okay night at the movies. The Little Things is a neo-noir crime…
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The Dig
Brand new to Netflix, this film features lovely landscapes, equally lovely performances, and an interesting meditation on death. It’s a film that flirts with being a great movie, but doesn’t quite get there. The Dig is a fictional adaptation of a novel that was inspired by the true story of the 1939 excavation at the…
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Sylvie’s Love
This was an absolutely entrancing film that totally captured my heart with excellent performances, some of the most stunning cinematography of the year, and a simple story of love and loss. The film is a lush romantic melodrama in the classic old Hollywood style that is perfectly updated for the modern age. It takes place…
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Deep Blue Sea
What happens when three genetically engineered super sharks are set loose on a slowly sinking aquatic lab? It turns out not much. Hear all our thoughts in this weeks three minute review.
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Class Action Park
Streaming on HBO Max, this documentary tells the story of a world without rules a world that is wild and fun and resulted in the deaths of five people. The movie is full of unbelievable stories. Memorable anecdotes and an interesting perspective on growing up. Action Park was an amusement park located in New Jersey.…
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Sound of Metal
A deceptively simple story leads to one of the most powerful films of the year. With stunning performances, immersive sound design, and excellent direction this movie is a true piece of art. The film tells the story of Ruben played by Riz Ahmed. He and his girlfriend Lou make up the metal band Blackgammon. They…
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Demolition Man
A big 90’s action film without much action and a lot of world building. Neither of us enjoyed the film very much. We didn’t find much to recommend. Give our three minute review a listen…
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Promising Young Woman
This brilliantly made social commentary features an exquisite cast, excellent filmmaking, and a plot that consistently pulls the rug out from under your expectations. I don’t want to give away anything. This movie is at its most fun when you let it surprise you. I will merely relay the information given in the films own…
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News of the World
The Tom Hanks western is a typical road movie that often rises above its predictable genre and occasionally soars. It is rich with period detail and left me with a real emotional impact. The story follows a Civil War Veteran named Captain Jefferson Kyle Kidd, played by Tom Hanks. He makes a living traveling from…
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Battleship
For episode two of our podcast, we selected the 2012 action film, Battleship. If you’re looking for a big dumb action movie with lots of explosions, Battleship just might be the movie for you.
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Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
A ferocious new film from Netflix boasts stellar performances and a great film adaptation of a play. This is a full throated roar of a movie that bursts with energy and fervor. It is absolutely worth your time and attention. Based on the play by August Wilson, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom follows the eponymous blues…
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Wonder Woman 1984
This movie is like a meal consisting of delicious elements that don’t work well together, like steak and cotton candy. The movie is a bit of a tonal mess. It has an overly complicated plot. It has some uninspired action, but it also has Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, and some truly great moments. All in…
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Reindeer Games
My friend Michael and I have been watching bad movies for years. We’ve decided to share a few of them with you and discuss the highs and lows and let you know if there is anything worth watching in these movies. We recorded our discussion and present it here for you. We keep it brief.…
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