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“The Bride” may be a trainwreck, but at least it’s actually trying something. Something different, something reimagined, something with a pulse in a dying world.
“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” is hindered by its medium transfer, feeling more like an extended series finale than a film surviving on its own merits.
I’m on record for not being the biggest kaiju fan. There are some exceptions, “Godzilla Minus One” most notably, but…
“Blades of the Guardian” is pure, unadulterated martial arts action cinema that never lets up as soon as it begins. The choreography is stunning, with each battle feeling unique and exciting and constant, the clanging of swords and high wire flying so enthralling you forget why we’re here in the first place.
“How To Make a Killing” removes all sense of wit and whimsy that makes this satire of the rich and pursuit of wealth so intriguing, leaving it with very little commentary on its own framework and not really saying anything at all about the 1 Percenters it’s supposedly mocking.
“Redux Redux,” an inventive and fresh take on both multiverse storytelling and revenge thrillers. When we say we want original cinema, THIS is the kind of film we’re talking about. Emotionally intelligent, violent, and armed with an excellent premise…the kind of film that is full of surprises and an engaging grit that keeps you locked in until the final frame.
Innovative action, thrilling stunt work, and a backboard shattering performance from De Armas, “Ballerina” is a certified blast sure to satisfy both action and Wick fans alike.
It’s no secret that Tim Robinson and his singular brand of off kilter comedy isn’t for everyone. Who it’s for…
It feels somewhat wrong to be so critical of a film that seems tailored made to my cinematic sensibilities. One…
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