Author: THEDHK
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Thor: Ragnarok, A Bad Moms Christmas, LBJ
I’m excited for the return of “Thor: Ragnarok”, slightly less excited for “A Bad Moms Christmas” as it’s only the first week of November, and finally there’s the middling “LBJ.” I’m delighted at the return of Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk. Director…
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Suburbicon, Wonderstruck, The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Only one of these three films is worth taking a break from binge watching Stranger things for. .. I’ll give you a hint, it’s definitely not Suburbicon (read more about my disappointment in George Clooney and the Coens).
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Christine Vachon for Wonderstruck
Christine Vachon has produced over 100 films, including Carol, Boys Don’t Cry, Still Alice, and I’m Not There. We chatted about her latest film, Wonderstruck, as well as disability and diversity in film.
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Sean Baker for The Florida Project
Director Sean Baker sits down with Dana Han-Klein to discuss his latest project, “The Florida Project“, what he learned from filming “Tangerine”, mixing veteran actors with newcomers, and Disney World. More about The Florida Project It’s a deeply moving and unforgettably poignant look at childhood. Set on a stretch of highway just outside the imagined…
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The Foreigner, The Florida Project
Jackie Chan makes a dramatic western debut with “The Foreigner” and director Sean Baker explores the unexpected fringes of society living near the happiest place on earth, Disney World, in “The Florida Project” I was impressed by Chan’s acting chops, even if the film itself is a little uneven. Pairing him against former James Bond,…
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Blade Runner 2049, The Mountain Between Us
This week birngs the much awaited “Blade Runner 2049” and the skippable “The Mountain Between Us”. Apologies for the audio quality, this was recorded on the road (but I was too excited not to talk about Blade Runner – in a spoiler free way). “Blade Runner 2049” had a lot to live up to, but…
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Ali Fazal for Victoria & Abdul
I spoke to Ali Fazal about his latest film, the Queen Victoria biopic, “Victoria & Abdul”, the challenges of making the film, and the most unexpected thing about Dame Judi Dench.
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American Made, Battle of the Sexes, Victoria & Abdul
It’s a a biopic bonanza with the triple feature of “American Made” starring Tom Cruise, the Billie Jean King story – “Battle of the Sexes” starring Emma Stone and Steve Carell, and finally the Queen Victoria vehicle, “Victoria & Abdul” starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal.