Month: September 2022

‘The Woman King’ Review: A Cool Story, Averagely Told
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‘The Woman King’ Review: A Cool Story, Averagely Told

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Lashana Lynch could decapitate me and I would thank her. “The Woman King” tells the story of the Agojie, a group of women soldiers (led by Viola Davis) who protected the West African kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s. Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, and John Boyega also star as Gina Prince-Bythewood directs. I’m… Continue reading ‘The Woman King’ Review: A Cool Story, Averagely Told

‘Pinocchio’ Review: A Remake as Wooden and Lifeless as a Puppet
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‘Pinocchio’ Review: A Remake as Wooden and Lifeless as a Puppet

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Disney stop remaking all your animated classics challenge. “Pinocchio” is the latest live-adaptation of an original animated film by Disney. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film follows the little wooden puppet who comes alive after a magical wish. Benjamin Evan Ainsworth voices the titular character, with Tom Hanks as Geppetto and Cynthia Erivo, Giuseppe Battiston,… Continue reading ‘Pinocchio’ Review: A Remake as Wooden and Lifeless as a Puppet