All good cinephiles are well-acquainted with the concept of cult cinema: movies that are usually not appreciated in their time, before finding a home among fans who, for some reason or another, fall in love with something that critics and…
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A slow-burning psychological thriller sporting more subtext than suspense, “The Man in My Basement” is a mediocre movie in search of greatness. Magnetic, lived-in performances by the leads bolster the effort and keep it interesting, but the production consistently over-promises…
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Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires is a fresh take on the DC character's mythos, and I had a great time with this new Batman universe. As one of DC's most popular characters outside the comics, there have been several Batman…
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It's not controversial to say that Marvel's What If...? series was a waste of great potential. While the first season had some spectacular episodes, including "What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord," and "What If... Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead…
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The first half of High Potential's two-part Season 2 premiere ended with multiple wild cliffhangers. Most importantly, the LAPD Major Crimes unit finally has a lead on Roman Sinquerra's whereabouts, and, just as the Game Maker's (David Giuntoli) plan is…
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The 18 minute short “Blondi” at the Nashville Film Festival, directed by Writer-Director Jack Salvadori, follows Hitler’s dog while it is living in the Fuhrerbunker during WWII. The log line says, “Can a dog still be man’s best friend if…
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Paul Thomas Anderson has given us one masterstroke after another. My favorite is Licorice Pizza, meaning whatever followed was inclined to suffer by comparison. Against all the odds, Anderson has made two near-perfect films back-to-back. Both are completely different, yet…
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In the years since the devastating Camp Fire that burned down the town of Paradise, there have been several films exploring the story behind California’s deadliest wildfire. Documentaries like “Fire in Paradise” and “Rebuilding Paradise” featured the real-life survivors and…
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In a 1973 interview on The Dick Cavett Show, enigmatic acting icon Marlon Brando was asked about his life spent in “excess” and “lust.” What did the actor have to say about it? “I don’t think it’s worth going into,”…
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Comedies have been struggling to get attention in recent years, but they've been trying to make a comeback thanks in large part to women. The ladies have shown that they can be just as raunchy and funny as the men…
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Between Big Mouth, BoJack Horseman, and most recently, Long Story Short, adult animated comedies have quietly become one of Netflix’s best bets. After the surprise success of its latter series winning the hearts of audiences and earning an early Season…
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There’s nothing like a good story about human connection, being open to new experiences, and seeing where that takes you. That is especially ripe material for a lovely romance. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey endeavors to be just that, following…
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