Category: Drama
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Netflix’ Mank (****) – The wins of the father
If they had found a way to at least make the case for the opposition seem plausible, there might be less of a Smokey and the Bandit feel to it all.
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Forgotten Gem: Catch Me If You Can is looking for home (*****)
It’s a glamorization, but it is a damn good one.
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Criterion: Housekeeping (*****) – Throw something over her…
It’s a remarkable story that presents the facts with no indication of a position being taken. In doing so, Forsyth allows Robinson’s work to forge its own path through our soul.
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Netflix’ The Queen’s Gambit (*****) Taylor-Joy spans the distance between excellence and heart
Give this one a try, if you’re desiring to feel an experience, free of routine and common gimmicks. This is my vote for more work for Frank and Taylor-Joy. And someone start digging up more stories by Walter Tevis.
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The Lie (**): Parent Trap
How one reacts to The Lie will depend on how far along they ride with its conceit.
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Another Look: American Gangster Unrated (****) feels right
If that sounds like too much to cover in a movie, it’s not. The three hours fly by and justice is served.
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Walkaway Joe (***1/2) is worth it to see Strathairn work
We don’t see a plethora of shots in their entirety, but the only trick I want to see is how Strathairn can move us with so few words.
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Netflix – The Devil All The Time (****) is Southern Ohio Gothic
If ever there were a modern story that touched on the beautiful losers vibe of William Faulkner in the post WWII era…
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The Peanut Butter Falcon (****) – Bound for Glory
If you have free time this weekend, give The Peanut Butter Falcon a shot. It’s on Amazon Prime and Hulu right now and the story, atmosphere and heart would do a viewer good on a hot summer night.
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