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‘Bad Trip’ Movie Review

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I’ll be honest: I did NOT think “Bad Trip” was going to be the funniest movie of 2021, so far. Hidden camera/prank comedies (such as “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” and “Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa”) are always very hit and miss. However, “Bad Trip”, which combines pranks and outrageous ‘filmed on camera’ moments with a legitimate […]
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‘My Salinger Year’ Movie Review

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“My Salinger Year” is one of the best movies of 2021 so far, highlighted by yet another showcase performances from Margaret Qualley. She was the shining star of 2017’s sinfully overlooked “Novitiate”.  And she sparkled in her scenes with Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”. In “Salinger”, Qualley plays 23-year […]
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‘My Zoe’ Movie Review

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You may know Julie Delpy as an actress and star of the much beloved “Before” trilogy with Ethan Hawke. (She also received Oscar nominations for co-writing two of those installments.) But Delpy is also an established and highly-respected director. Her latest feature (#7) is “My Zoe”, which she also wrote and stars in. Delpy plays […]
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‘Silk Road’ Movie Review

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“Silk Road” is based on real life events, first brought to light in a 2014 Rolling Stone article. You may recall that piece or the news stories from that time. If not, you will certainly remember the players and their plights after watching this taut, timely thriller. Nick Robinson stars as computer whiz Ross Ulbricht. […]
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‘The Mauritanian’ Movie Review

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“The Mauritanian” has received two Golden Globe nominations for stars, Tahar Rahim (relatively unknown to American audiences) and acting legend Jodie Foster, who’s making a comeback with this film. The recognitions are well-deserved, particularly for Rahim. His portrayal of suspected 9/11 terrorist Mohamedou Ould Salahi holds this ‘based on a true story’ intellectual thriller together. […]
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‘Supernova’ Movie Review

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“Supernova” is writer/director Harry Macqueen’s second film. He brings together two acting heavyweights — Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci — for this heavy, set in the UK drama. Firth’s Sam (a celebrated pianist) and Tucci’s Tusker (a successful author and astronomy aficionado) have been a couple for a long time. They decide to take a […]
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‘Nomadland’ Movie Review

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Will Frances McDormand pick-up Oscar #3 — three years after she won for “Three Billboards”? “Nomadland”, a passion project for her and writer/director Chloe Zhao, is an early favorite in multiple categories in this delayed awards season. The film is set in 2012 and stars McDormand as Fern. After losing her job, her husband and […]
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‘Let Them All Talk’ Movie Review

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Director Steven Soderbergh has been in a rough patch of late. His last four movies were all misfires (either with critics, at the box office, or both). And his 2011 drama “Contagion” has been quoted and viewed more than he ever intended. However, Soderbergh’s latest, “Let Them All Talk” (available on HBO Max), is one […]
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‘Sound of Metal’ Movie Review

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“Sound of Metal” is one of the best movies of 2020. It’s also one of the top movie experiences of recent years. Riz Ahmed (“Nightcrawler”) gives a thoroughly commanding performance as Ruben. He’s a recovering addict and drummer in a heavy metal band fronted by girlfriend Lou (Olivia Cooke). Years of exposure to loud music […]
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‘Ammonite’ Movie Review

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“Ammonite” is the story of 19th century British fossil collector and paleontologist Mary Anning. She runs a tourist shop in Dorset, Southwest England, with her elderly mother. But her passion is searching for rare rocks and marine fossils in the cliffs along the English Channel. Her discoveries have made her famous in the collector community. […]
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