Category: Films

‘Richard Jewell’ is no gem

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Brian Milinsky

“I am not a Democrat because they want your money. I am not a Republican because they take your rights away.” – Watson Bryant, attorney for Richard Jewell Perhaps the time has come for a…
‘Joker’ is no laughing matter

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And Palladino

“When the heroes go off stage, the clowns come on.” – Heinrich Heine Just like how comic books eventually developed lines for their more popular villains, the movies have caught up to do the same. We’ve…
‘Frozen II’ stays cool

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And Palladino

“I never want to know a day that’s over 40°. I’d rather have it 30, 20, 10, 5 and let it freeze.” – Snow Miser What happens after the ever after? Frozen II takes a…
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ is no Family portrait

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And Palladino

“You expected Charles Manson at the very least, didn’t ya?” – Randall Flagg July 26 of 2019 brought us the latest film from a very interesting auteur. This self-taught professional has a vast knowledge of…
‘The Addams Family’ snaps back

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And Palladino

“If human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween.” – Douglas Coupland Time to once more put your middle finger and thumb together and press…
‘It Chapter 2’ closes the book on Pennywise

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And Palladino

“Wa-ha, wa-ha, wa-ha; that’s It, folks!” – Doug Walker Beyond all odds, It 2017 beat the remake curse to be well-received commercially and critically. Coming now to conclude the tale is It Chapter 2, but the…
‘Hobbs & Shaw’ needs a tune up

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And Palladino

“It is a mistake to think that moving fast is the same as actually going somewhere.” – Steve Goodier I must be the only person on the planet who is getting less on board with…
‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ tells a story in a once in a lifetime way

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Brian Milinsky

“We’re not in Wonderland anymore Alice” – Charles Manson “My whole life has been decided by fate” – Sharon Tate The ninth film from writer/director Quentin Tarantino is Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. It…
‘Lion King’ fails to roar

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And Palladino

“A lion is called a ‘king of beasts’ obviously for a reason.” – Jack Hanna As a kid, I had an odd disliking for The Lion King. Sure, perhaps I thought it was fine the…
‘Spider-Man: Far from Home’ is a trip worth taking

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And Palladino

“The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.” – Joseph Conrad It’s been a busy year for Spider-Man. After a major PS4 game, beloved…