Category: Reviews

I know what you’re thinking. Another movie about World War II? What could possibly be left to cover? Director James Kent’s answer is The Aftermath which quite literally covers the period of time directly after the Allies beat Germany. Lewis Morgan (Jason Clarke) is in the British armed forces and is tasked with keeping order…
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I never remember how much I love Julianne Moore until I watch a movie she’s in and then I’m like oh my gosh I love her so much. That’s how I felt while watching Gloria Bell. I just really freaking love Julianne Moore. This one is kind of unusual and not at all what I…
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Everybody Knows, the latest offering from director Asghar Farhadi, is an interesting choice because the Iranian director chose to make a film in Spanish. He was able to snag a stellar cast and created a somewhat interesting storyline for them to navigate. Laura (Penelope Cruz) returns home to a city just outside Madrid for her…
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I had never heard of this until a coworker mentioned it to me (if you haven’t hear of it either watch the trailer here). It is one of the biggest box office draws in China right now. So I kind of felt like I had to see it. It is a huge massive science fiction…
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The second X-Men movie came in 2003, three years after the first one. The same cast of characters is back in action. The villain in this one is Colonel William Stryker (Brian Cox). After a mutant named Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming) tries to attack the President, Stryker suggests they attack Xavier’s school. Stryker has been interrogating…
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This is apparently the last movie for the How to Train Your Dragon universe. The third and final installment for Hiccup and Toothless was a fitting end to the dragon saga. Hiccup, who is now the chief of Berk, is still leading the crusade to have humans and dragons live harmoniously together. It is working…
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I was a little excited to see Captain Marvel for a few different reasons. Reason number one is that I really like Brie Larson. Did y’all see her in Room? Cause damn. Plus she just seems like a cool person in real life. Reason number two is because it’s Marvel’s first superhero movie with a…
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This was pretty amazing. Apollo 11 is a documentary that showcases the mission of Apollo 11 and the moon landing in all its glory. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins are the famous three astronauts who embark on the adventure of a lifetime and it is all captured on film. Director Todd Douglas Miller…
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Support the Girls takes place over the course of one day. Lisa (Regina Hall) manages a sports bar that mimics the vibe of Hooters. The waitresses are scantily clad. The restaurant serves burgers and beer and has a myriad of televisions that are always set to whatever sporting event is happening that day. Lisa runs…
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Generally, I am a fan of survivalist films. All is Lost in 2013 was particularly gripping for me. If you haven’t seen that one, then you might want to check it out. It stars Robert Redford so how bad could it be? The movie Arctic is in a similar vein. The main character, Overgård (Mads…
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