Category: Films
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Charlize Theron is one plutonium powered ‘Atomic Blonde’
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Today, in the world of freedom, the proudest boast is “Ich bin ein Berliner!”… All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and therefore, as a free man, I take pride in…
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‘Dunkirk’ tells the story of a war-time miracle that was not a victory
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We must be very careful not to assign to this deliverance the attributes of a victory. Wars are not won by evacuations – Winston Churchill in a speech delivered to the House of Commons on…
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‘War For the Planet of the Apes’ is a solid entry in a strong franchise
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“It is hard for the ape to believe he descended from man” – H. L. Mencken “The Chinese have a saying; “Before setting off on revenge, you first dig *two* graves”” – Roger Moore as…
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‘A Ghost Story’ leaves you haunted and confused
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A Ghost Story is a meditative look on the experience of death. Well, meditative is an understatement. A Ghost Story almost never strays from its sloth-like pace and overall vibe of pretentiousness, making the entire…
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There is a lot to cheer for in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
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“Not everyone is meant to make a difference. But for me, the choice to lead an ordinary life is no longer an option” – Tobey Maguire as “Peter Parker” in 2002’s Spider-Man 27 29 20…
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‘The Big Sick’ might be the best rom-com of the year
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“True love stories never have endings” – Richard Bach The Big Sick is based on the true story of its male lead, Kumail Nanijani (The Five-Year Engagement) and his wife, Emily V. Gordon (a talented writer). …
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‘Baby Driver’ is one rad ride
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If everything seems under control, you’re not going fast enough – Mario Andretti Fast cars are my only vice – Michael Bay In the era of unleaded gas, writer/director Edgar Wright has unleashed a high-octane leaded…
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‘The Mummy’ is wrapped way too tight
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I mean, it was a mummy movie. It was a good film independent of its source. It that looks like Lawrence of Arabia on steroids in a lot of ways – Brendan Fraser talking about…
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The Rock tries to save ‘Baywatch’ but did he succeed?
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“80 percent of what LA lifeguards do is look after lost kids on the beach” – Brooke Burns as “Jessie” from an episode of the TV show “Baywatch”” “Baywatch” was a television series that lasted…
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‘Rough Night’ turned out rougher than desired
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Take a large portion of Bridesmaids, add a serving of The Hangover, smaller portions of its sequels and then stir in a soupcon of Weekend at Bernie’s and you have this ribald ripoff.