Film, Film & TV, Review

Review: A Mish-Mash of Styles and Absence of Vision Make Persuasion a Lackluster Austen Adaptation

In the world of Jane Austen adaptations, there’s always room for creativity. From Hulu’s recent Fire Island, reimagining Pride & Prejudice on the gay party island, to my personal favorite, […]

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Film, Film & TV, Review

Review: Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins Is Best as a Martial Arts Actioner that Resists Franchise Tropes

Snake Eyes

Turns out, remembering next to nothing about the previous G.I. Joe movies (The Rise of Cobra and Retaliation) before walking into Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins, something of a spin-off/prequel […]

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Film, Film & TV, Review

Review: Henry Golding Delivers a Warm, Nuanced Performance in Nostalgic, Tender Monsoon

Monsoon

It’s easy to forget that Henry Golding’s chiseled movie star looks and magnetic on-screen charisma have only been known to us for a few years; his breakout role, as the […]

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Review: Political Incorrectness Aside, The Gentlemen is a Return to Form for Ritchie

The Gentlemen

I fully admit to being a big fan of director Guy Ritchie’s first two gangster comedies—Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch—primarily because they introduced the world to the […]

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Film, Film & TV, Review

Review: Last Christmas Wraps a Predictable Romcom Up in Festive Ribbons and Bows

Last Christmas

I don’t expect much out of my holiday movies. A bit of cheer, a bit of romance, maybe a nice little cry (happy tears!) just before the credits roll. In […]

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Review: A Simple Favor, Deceptively Titled, Dark and Thrilling

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Although director Paul Feig’s go-to milieu is female-driven comedies (Bridesmaids, The Heat, the recent remake of Ghostbusters), there is something thrillingly bold, dark and eventually thrilling about his latest work, […]

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Film, Film & TV, Review

Review: Important, if Imperfect, Crazy Rich Asians Is Fun yet Flat

Crazy Rich Asians

It is possible for a film to be important and culturally significant without it being especially great. For me (and I’m guessing many critics) to call any film great, a […]

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