Category: Drama
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Forgotten Gem: The Limey (*****)
“This is one of Soderbergh’s best. Coming directly from Out of Sight and just before Ocean’s 11, it’s easy for The Limey to get lost in the shuffle. Don’t let too this one pass you by. ”
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Forgotten Gem: McCabe & Mrs. Miller
The cruelest irony in the final shot is that one can win, even they don’t know all has been lost already.
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Joker (****1/2): King of Tragic Comedy
“It’s not the best film of the year, but it’s better than I had expected by a long shot. This is the best DC film since The Dark Knight. I hope that they find some way to tie it into the DCEU. ”
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King of Comedy (****) A wonderful remark
“Scorsese is not interested in painting the town red. He just wants to give everyone a few shades of grey. ”
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Ad Astra (**1/2) Slip Sliding Away
How do you make space pirates boring? Never let us see their faces, that’s how.
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Downton Abbey (*****) – Violet shine
“Fellowes helped this American Irishman love and respect an English family, much like old Tom. Sure, they’re clueless at times, but they notice each other and they understand their place is one of duty, because of love. This is a great work in understanding humanity as it progresses. It’s one of the best films of…
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12 Thoughts on Midsommar – The Director’s Cut (****1/2) spoilers ahead…
#midsommarthedirectorscut Ari Aster somehow makes the film feel shorter by adding 24 minutes.
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Maggie (***) Slowest Zombie Apocalypse Ever
The overall feeling of the film works for one viewing, but it sure draws out its 95 minutes.
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Rocketman (*****) How about a hug?
“This may not ascend to the highs of Bohemian Rhapsody. It deserves to, though. We don’t have a martyr here. We have a survivor who moved past the stage of needing love from those who’d never give it to him. What he finds is a way to be his own friend. From there, he woke…
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