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‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Movie Review

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As a writer and director, Charlie Kaufman certainly plays by his own rules. He’s created such quirky, daring projects as “Being John Malkovich”, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” and “Anomalisa”. His latest directorial effort is his first since venturing into adult stop-motion animation. “I’m Thinking of Ending Things” is based on the 2016 novel […]
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‘The New Mutants’ Movie Review

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“The New Mutants” was filmed in 2017. Its original release date was April 13, 2018. The movie has been delayed about a half dozen times since. In fact, some moviegoers and diehard “X-Men” fans were beginning to think it would never open… or that maybe it didn’t even exist. However, during a time when so […]
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‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ Movie Review

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DUDE! The Keanussance continues! “Bill & Ted Face the Music” is now the third Reeves franchise to reach three installments. This one comes 31-years after the “Excellent Adventure” and 29 after the “Bogus Journey” he took with co-star Alex Winter. The two reprise their iconic roles —  but they’re certainly not teens anymore. And so […]
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‘The Binge’ Movie Review

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What do you get when you combine “The Purge” and “Booksmart”? The new Hulu comedy “The Binge”. While this film is a mash-up of those other movies, it does have a somewhat unique premise: what if consuming alcohol and drugs was banned in the U.S. — except for one day a year? The cast of […]
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‘You Cannot Kill David Arquette’ Movie Review

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In a crowded year for documentaries, “You Cannot Kill David Arquette” stands apart from the rest. And that’s because it may just be more mockumentary than anything else. The set-up is certainly true. In 2018, actor David Arquette, best known for the “Scream” films and his former marriage to Courtney Cox, was looking to make […]
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‘Mr. SOUL!’ Movie Review

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“Mr. SOUL!” chronicles the life of Ellis Haizlip — producer and host of the groundbreaking public broadcasting show “SOUL!”, which ran from 1968-’73. Based in NYC, the program showcased African American singers, dancers, poets and political figures — breaking both barriers and rules along the way. As director, Ellis’s niece, Melissa Haizlip, beautifully presents all […]
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‘Unhinged’ Movie Review

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It’s been five, long months since a new movie has been released exclusively in U.S. theaters. “Unhinged” is the first film since March 13th that can only be seen OUTSIDE of your home — at an indoor cinema or Drive-In. It’s not available on VOD or any streaming service. This thriller is a heck of […]
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‘Chemical Hearts’ Review

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Even during a pandemic, when teens are doing online learning from home, there are still new high school “find yourself” films. Some are better than others, but I’m growing rather weary of this genre. What makes things even worse is when a script just doesn’t ring true. That’s the case for the majority of “Chemical […]
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‘Tesla’ Review

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I know what you’re probably thinking about “Tesla”, which stars Ethan Hawke in the title role: Here’s yet another straightforward “cradle to grave” historical biopic. Plus — wasn’t Nikola Tesla a key figure in another recent film? You’re right on that second point. Tesla was played by Nicholas Hoult in 2019’s criminally overlooked “The Current […]
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‘Boys State’ Review

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Oh, boy… “Boys State” earned the Grand Jury Prize for Documentary filmmaking at this year’s Sundance Film Festival (yes, the Sundance Film Festival WAS held this year). It also received Special Jury Recognition at Texas-based SXSW, one of the first 2020 film fests to convert to online. A little hometown bias may have played a […]
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