Category: Review
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Review: Irresistible, Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and Disclosure
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. 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 Carell, Rose Byrne,…
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Review: Artemis Fowl, 7500, and Babyteeth
“Artemis Fowl” is foul, “7500” is stuck in the past, and “Babyteeth” will rattle you. 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, Nonso Anozie, Tamara…
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REVIEW: “DA 5 BLOODS” & “THE KING OF STATEN ISLAND”
“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…
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Review: Artemis Fowl, 7500, and Babyteeth
“Artemis Fowl” is foul, “7500” is stuck in the past, and “Babyteeth” will rattle you. 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, Nonso Anozie, Tamara…
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Just Mercy, 13th, The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson, I am Not Your Negro
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…
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Review: The High Note, The Vast of Night, and The Great
Streaming reviews this week with “The High Note” “The Vast of Night” and “The Great.” 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 Ross, Dakota Johnson, Ice…
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Review: The Lovebirds, Military Wives, and Have a Good Trip
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…
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Review: Capone, Upload, and Solar Opposites
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…
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Review: The Half of It, Spaceship Earth, and How to Build a Girl
Streaming from home continues with the charming “The Half of It” and the less successful “Spaceship Earth” and “How to Build a Girl.” Netflix’s delightful “The Half of It” is a classic plot with a modern twist. It’s like Cyrano de Bergerac but in 2020 (so with people of color and a sexuality spectrum). Leah…
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Review: True History of the Kelly Gang, Bad Education, and Never Have I Ever
More streaming from home options with “True History of the Kelly Gang” “Bad Education” & “Never Have I Ever!” While “True History of the Kelly Gang” tries to shine a light on Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, it may require a bit too much historical knowledge to resonate with everyone. George MacKay, Charlie Hunnam, Thomasin McKenzie,…