Category: Movie
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The Mandalorian and Grogu, I Love Boosters – 662
Star Wars returns to the big screen after almost 7 years, but did The Mandalorian and Grogu NEED to be a film? Meanwhile Boots Riley‘s latest film, I Love Boosters, has a message that gets muddled in the specifics. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Mandalorian and Grogu The evil Empire has fallen, and…
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Obsession, Soul Mate – 661
Obsession takes a classic monkey paw trope and tries to make it its own. Soul Mate is a slow but emotional burn. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Obsession After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’sheart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly whathe asked for but soon discovers that some…
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The Sheep Detectives, Mortal Kombat 2 – 659
The Sheep Detectives is a charmingly funny whodunit with surprising emotional depth and a stacked cast. Mortal Kombat 2 is buoyed by Karl Urban into something finally watchable for super fans and newcomers alike. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Sheep Detectives In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a…
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The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Boys Season 5, Mile End Kicks – 658
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is like a slightly degraded photocopy of the first film, less vibrancy and flare but enough of the original formula to not upset hardcore fans. The Boys season 5 goes out with a supersized bang. Barbie Ferreira walks us through the 2011 Montreal music scene in Mile End Kicks. Listen…
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Michael, Apex – 657
Michael is a surface level at best medley of recreated hits that has no intention of trying to investigate Jackson’s creative process. Apex has two prime actors who are squandered on its dull and repetitive plot. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Michael The film is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one…
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Normal, Beef Season 2, Margo’s Got Money Troubles – 655
Bob Odenkirk continues his action era with Normal, can Beef Season 2 live up to the delicacy that was Season 1? Margo’s Got Money Troubles has a cavalcade of talent. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Normal For Sheriff Ulysses (Odenkirk), his provisional posting to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal was meant to be a…
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You, Me & Tuscany, Outcome, Hacks Season 5 – 654
You, Me & Tuscany is what happens if a Hallmark / Lifetime original script is given big studio production value. Outcome came close to making us turn off a Keanu Reeves film. Hacks season 5 is an incredible end to a perfect series. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about You, Me & Tuscany Sometimes the…
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Netflix’s animated Steps to star Wong, Hsu, Seyfried
Netflix announced their newest animated film, Steps, featuring Ali Wong, Stephanie Hsu, and Amanda Seyfried. The film is a spin on the Cinderella story but of course with a twist, this time the stepsisters take center stage. The film was animated at Netflix Animation Studios (NAS) Sydney and NAS Vancouver. NAS Vancouver also unveiled their…
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – 651
All side quest, no substance. While filled to the brim with references and easter eggs, the sequel is somehow even more anemic on the plot front. Even Oscar winner and Nintendo super-fan Brie Larson can’t save us from this. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie After settling into their new…
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BTS: The Return, Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice – 650
BTS: The Return provides an incredibly vulnerable and (mostly) unfiltered look at the next evolution of the Kpop superstars as they put together ARIRANG. Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is generally passable but could’ve upped the game if it had a cast with more natural chemistry together. Listen on Apple Podcasts More about…