Tag: Movie
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The Iron Claw, American Fiction, Maestro, All of Us Strangers – 396
The deluge of end of year awards contenders continues with the based on a true story wrestling tale of The Iron Claw, the biting commentary of American Fiction, the bloated “genius” of Maestro, and the exploration of the Queer identity in All of Us Strangers. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Wonka, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, The Family Plan – 395
It feels like Wonka is more sugar substitute than sweet. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is full of jokes that fail to fly. We’re not sure who The Family Plan is intended for. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Poor Things, The Boy and the Heron, The Garden: Commune or Cult – 393
Poor Things builds a wild and rich world. Miyazaki’s latest film, The Boy and the Heron might be one of his most personal. Finally, The Garden: Commune or Cult is more reality show than reality, but still watchable. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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May December, Silent Night, Eileen – 391
You’ll be surprised who gives the best performance in May December. Silent Night is like the John Wickiverse met John Woo. Eileen has some unexpected twists and turns. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Wish, Saltburn, Napoleon – 387
Wish has to live up to 100 years of Disney Animation history. Saltburn is just a story of two school chums… that will haunt your eyeballs. Ridley Scott takes on Napoleon and says to hell with history. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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The Marvels, Dream Scenario, The Killer – 383
Expectations are the name of the game this week with The Marvels (review is spoiler free), the latest Nic Cage vehicle Dream Scenario, and David Fincher’s The Killer. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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NYAD, Quiz Lady, The Marsh King’s Daughter – 381
NYAD takes on the story of legendary swimmer Diana Nyad but can it dive deep or does it just skim the surface? Quiz Lady pairs Sandra Oh and Awkwafina on a trivia trial. The Marsh King’s Daughter has A-List talent that gets bogged down by the story. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Pain Hustlers, Life on Our Planet – 379
Pain Hustlers isn’t too painful compared to some of its other original streaming counterparts, but it doesn’t quite go far enough. Life on Our Planet is part documentary, part recreation, all nature. Listen on Apple Podcasts
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Killers of the Flower Moon – 378
There’s no arguing Martin Scorsese’s latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon, is beautifully shot and has powerful performances, but would it have been even more impactful if it didn’t spend as much time waxing poetic at some of the visuals? Listen on Apple Podcasts More about Killers of the Flower Moon It is an…