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‘Color Out of Space’ Review

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Nicolas Cage has been in a bunch of low-budget action/thriller/horror films in recent years. His latest is a starring role in an adaptation of the H.P. Lovecraft short story, “Color Out of Space”. In a Q&A following the screening I attended, Cage said, “Family drama is my favorite genre. Horror is my second.” He told […]
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‘I Lost My Body’ Review

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“I Lost My Body” is the year’s most abstract animated feature. And at just 80 minutes, it packs-in as much as depth and emotion as the longer, much more commercial “Toy Story 4”. This story, based on a 2006 book by Guillaume Laurant, is told from the POV of a human hand that’s been separated […]
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‘2019 Oscar Nominated Animated Shorts’ Review

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When it comes to this year’s Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films presentation, The Academy and Shorts.TV, which distribute this to select theaters nationwide, took the word “short” literally. The five nominees are shown, of course, though they only add up to 55 minutes. Normally, a handful of other contenders are added to the program to […]
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‘Love, Gilda’ Review

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The incredibly talented and beloved comedian Gilda Radner died nearly 30 years ago at the too young age of 42. “Love, Gilda” is a sweet but superficial tribute to the iconic “Saturday Night Live” star. Clearly well intentioned and researched, this documentary fails to go as deep as it could or should have. Maybe that’s […]
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‘Game Changers’ Review

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This new documentary on the history and impact of game shows is hosted by Alex Trebek and features interviews with Pat & Vanna, Regis and the late Monty Hall. What is: “Game Changers”? If, like me, you’ve loved game shows your entire life, then “Game Changers” is a must-watch. This in-depth doc on one of […]
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‘March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step’ Review

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“Meet the remarkable Emperor Penguin… again.” That is narrator Morgan Freeman’s opening line from “March of the Penguins 2: The Next Step”, the follow-up to 2005’s groundbreaking, Oscar-winning nature documentary. This is a sequel we never knew we needed. I saw the original “March” at a crowded theater during the height of its theatrical run […]
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‘2018 Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films’ Review

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The 2018 Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films are packed with bold visuals and lots of star power. Who’s the favorite? For a change –  it’s anybody’s game. “Dear Basketball” is directed by legendary Disney animator Glen Keane, and it’s written and narrated by former NBA great Kobe Bryant, who describes his love of the sport […]
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‘Marvel’s Inhumans’ Review

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“Inhumans” was originally slated to be a feature film – part of Phase Three of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, last November, Marvel announced they would be shifting directions, with an 8-episode “Inhumans” miniseries event set for ABC’s Fall 2017 lineup. In March, Marvel and ABC revealed that they would be debuting 75 minutes of […]
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‘Okja’ Review

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For the seemingly hundredth time in her career, Tilda Swinton plays an over-the-top character, complete with dramatic makeup and attire. But Swinton’s stock character is practically the only familiar thing about the new Netflix film “Okja”. The story begins in 2007. Swinton’s Lucy has become the president of the giant Mirando corporation, happily taking over […]
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‘War Machine’ Review

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“War Machine” is based on the 2010 book The Operators: The Wild and Terrifying Story of America’s War in Afghanistan by the late Michael Hastings. It focused on U.S. Army General Stanley A. McChrystal, who led U.S. forces in Afghanistan from 2009-’10. Hastings spent a few days with the very outspoken McChrystal and his team […]
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