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Movie Review: ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
"X-Men Apocalypse" contains mass destruction, impressive action sequences, and a plot filled with familiar mutants, religious/cultural overtones, historical/pop culture references, and familiar flashbacks/dialogue.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘High-Rise’ Takes You to the Roof and Throws You Off with Tom Hiddleston and Jeremy Irons
It's not difficult to be immersed in the world of "High-Rise".
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Of Men and War,’ A Memorial Day Tribute
The statistics about PTSD are overwhelming. The numbers of vets who cannot deal and commit suicide are staggering.
Read More »Movie Review: Luca Guadagnino’s “A Bigger Splash” – Love, Lust, and Murder
A plethora of impulsive passions and rancorous violence, which can only bring forth an ending besmirched with tragedy.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Barcelona’ – The Criterion Collection
Whit Stillman's winning romantic comedy about politics set in late Cold War Spain.
Read More »The 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival: My (Mostly) Post-Classic Hollywood Experience
What I saw at the second half of this year's festival.
Read More »Movie Review: Jeppe Rønde’s ‘Bridgend’
"Brigend" is a relentlessly downbeat film, and lacking a dramatically satisfying conclusion, it's a film that can be admired for its execution, even as it keeps viewers at arm's length.
Read More »The 2016 TCM Classic Film Festival: Lions and Pre-Codes and Noirs, Oh My!
What I saw at the first half of this year's festival.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘The Congressman’ Starring Treat Williams With George Hamilton
Second chances are possible for some people. But for politicians?
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