Author: THEDHK

  • Review: First Cow, Palm Springs, and Mucho Mucho Amor

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    We finally have some highlights this summer with First Cow,Palm Springs, and Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado! More about First Cow The film is a striking moment in time in the nineteenth century. Yes there is also actually a cow. Just watch it. Kelly Reichardt directs, John Magaro, Orion Lee, Ewen Bremner,…

  • Hamilton, The Truth

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    Now is your shot to see Hamilton closer than ever before, and for much cheaper. Also French actresses are out in force in The Truth. More about Hamilton Just in time for the Fourth of July weekend, it’s Hamilton on Disney Plus! Featuring the original cast of Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Leslie Odom Jr, Phillipa…

  • Irresistible, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, Disclosure

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    Jon Stewart’s “Irresistible” is flat out disappointing, “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” might be a good background watch, and “Disclosure” should be mandatory viewing. More about Irresistible For someone so sharp on television for so many years, Jon Stewart bumbles translating his humor and wit to the big screen in “Irresistible.” Steve…

  • Review: Da 5 Bloods, The King of Staten Island

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    “Da 5 Bloods” – the latest Spike Lee Joint – probably couldn’t come at a more timely moment in terms of elevating Black voices. Meanwhile “The King of Staten Island” is Pete Davidson’s heartfelt seemingly semi-autographical story that dawdles a little too much. More about “Da 5 Bloods” – Four African American vets battle the…

  • Artemis Fowl, 7500, Babyteeth

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    “Artemis Fowl” is foul, “7500” is stuck in the past, and “Babyteeth” will rattle you. More about Artemis Fowl Considering the amount of talent in “Artemis Fowl” on Disney+, the decent source material, and the big budget, it’s kind of amazing how badly they botched it up. Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Judi Dench, Josh Gad,…

  • Just Mercy, 13th, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, I am Not Your Negro

    Just Mercy, 13th, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, I am Not Your Negro

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    Free films to stream right now to help you understand #BlackLivesMatter Please protest (wear a mask), register to vote, affect change. Just Mercy A powerful true story that follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his battle for justice as he defends a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. 13th The title of…

  • Nisha Ganatra for The High Note

    Nisha Ganatra for The High Note

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    Director Nisha Ganatra chats with THEDHK about career risk (especially for women in film), success, and musical actors vs acting musicians. ​More about The High Note Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights,…

  • The High Note, The Vast of Night, The Great

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    Streaming reviews this week with “The High Note” “The Vast of Night” and “The Great.” More about The High Note While “The High Note” is a little more middling than a high, it is still a safe feel good movie (that I wish focused more on the career dilemmas it tackled than romance). Tracee Ellis…

  • Review: The Lovebirds, Military Wives, and Have a Good Trip

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    Streaming mania continues with “The Lovebirds” “Military Wives” and “Have a Good Trip – Adventures in Psychedelics.” “The Lovebirds” starring Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae finds a home on Netflix, and this may have been the best thing to happen to this somewhat uneven but still enjoyable comedy. ​”Military Wives” is a story we’ve seen…

  • Review: Capone, Upload, and Solar Opposites

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    Up for review this week are: an incoherent “Capone” biopic, a timely digital concept with “Upload”, and hilariously vulgar aliens in “Solar Opposites.” “Capone” squanders the talents of Tom Hardy with a biopic as incoherent as the subject at the end of his life. Linda Cardellini, Matt Dillon, Noel Fisher, Kyle McLachlan, and Jack Lowden…