Author: David Palmer

‘Maestro’ Review: A Well-Shot and Well-Acted (Though By-the-Numbers) Biopic
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‘Maestro’ Review: A Well-Shot and Well-Acted (Though By-the-Numbers) Biopic

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It’s crazy the dumb hot guy from “The Hangover” has become a nine (soon to be as much as 13)-time Oscar nominee. “Maestro” is the second directorial effort from Bradley Cooper, who also stars as the titular conductor Leonard Bernstein. Carey Mulligan plays his wife Felicia Montealegre and Matt Bomer, Maya Hawke, and Sarah Silverman… Continue reading ‘Maestro’ Review: A Well-Shot and Well-Acted (Though By-the-Numbers) Biopic

‘The Marvels’ Review: Better Than Most Recent Marvel Joints
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‘The Marvels’ Review: Better Than Most Recent Marvel Joints

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At this point you’re either off the Marvel train or have accepted you’re riding it until the end of the line. “The Marvels” is a sequel to 2019’s “Captain Marvel,” and features Brie Larson reprising her titular role, this time paired with Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani, who have recently gained superpowers of their own… Continue reading ‘The Marvels’ Review: Better Than Most Recent Marvel Joints

‘The Killer’ Review: David Fincher Is Back and as Cold as Ever, Though He’s Been Better
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‘The Killer’ Review: David Fincher Is Back and as Cold as Ever, Though He’s Been Better

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For the second time in as many weeks, we get a film with “Killer” in the title made by one of the best-working directors. “The Killer” is the latest film from David Fincher, and stars Michael Fassbender as a professional hitman, who after a botched job must go on the run; Arliss Howard, Charles Parnell,… Continue reading ‘The Killer’ Review: David Fincher Is Back and as Cold as Ever, Though He’s Been Better

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review: A Slow, Detailed Look at American Greed
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‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review: A Slow, Detailed Look at American Greed

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2023 has given us new films from Christopher Nolan, David Fincher, Ridley Scott, and Martin Scorsese; we are so back. “Killers of the Flower Moon” is based on the book of the same name, itself depicting the real-life Osage Indian murders in the 1920s. Martin Scorsese directs and co-wrote the screenplay with Eric Roth, as… Continue reading ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Review: A Slow, Detailed Look at American Greed

‘The Creator’ Review: A Pretty-Looking Ride Running on Recycled Parts
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‘The Creator’ Review: A Pretty-Looking Ride Running on Recycled Parts

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First we had skybeams, then the multiverse, and now it seems the go-to for blockbusters is evil A.I. “The Creator” follows a former U.S. special forces soldier (John David Washington) who must locate and destroy an artificial intelligence weapon designed to end mankind. Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, and Allison Janney also star while Gareth… Continue reading ‘The Creator’ Review: A Pretty-Looking Ride Running on Recycled Parts

‘Expen4bles’ Review: Like Its Stars, It’s Time for This Franchise to Call It Quits
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‘Expen4bles’ Review: Like Its Stars, It’s Time for This Franchise to Call It Quits

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In the age of legacy sequels and seemingly endless franchise installments, I don’t think a fourth film to a series that was last seen in 2014 was high on many folks’ wishlist. “Expendables 4” (or “Expend4bles,” because nothing can ever be simple nowadays) is the fourth installment of the throwback action franchise, and sees Jason… Continue reading ‘Expen4bles’ Review: Like Its Stars, It’s Time for This Franchise to Call It Quits

‘The Nun II’ Review: Spooky Sequel Will Put You 2 Sleep
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‘The Nun II’ Review: Spooky Sequel Will Put You 2 Sleep

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With the DCEU on its way out and MCU running on fumes, I think it’s time we discussing putting the Conjuring Universe out to pasture, too. “The Nun II” is the sequel to the 2018 film, and the ninth installment of the Conjuring franchise. In the film, two young nuns (Taissa Farmiga and Storm Reid)… Continue reading ‘The Nun II’ Review: Spooky Sequel Will Put You 2 Sleep

‘Strays’ Review: This Comedy Is a Ruff Watch
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‘Strays’ Review: This Comedy Is a Ruff Watch

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Woof. “Strays” follows a dog (voiced by Will Ferrell) who is abandoned by his owner (Will Forte), and with the help of a pack of stray dogs (voiced by Jamie Foxx, Isla Fisher, and Randall Park) sets out to get revenge; Josh Greenbaum directs. This was originally due out in June, but for several reasons… Continue reading ‘Strays’ Review: This Comedy Is a Ruff Watch

‘Shortcomings’ Review: A Warm, Funny Directorial Debut From Randall Park
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‘Shortcomings’ Review: A Warm, Funny Directorial Debut From Randall Park

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“Shortcomings” is the directorial debut by actor Randall Park, and follows a struggling wannabe filmmaker (Justin H. Min) who has to deal with his personal issues after his long-term girlfriend (Ally Maki) moves cross the country for an internship. Sherry Cola, Debby Ryan, Tavi Gevinson, Sonoya Mizuno, Jacob Batalon, and Timothy Simons also star. I… Continue reading ‘Shortcomings’ Review: A Warm, Funny Directorial Debut From Randall Park

‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Review: Cowabunga! This Animated Reboot Has Style to Spare
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‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Review: Cowabunga! This Animated Reboot Has Style to Spare

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The animation renaissance is upon us and I am here for it! “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” is the seventh feature film of the franchise, and first since 2016’s live-action adaptation. Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon voice the titular team, alongside a supporting cast including Hannibal Buress, Rose Byrne,… Continue reading ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem’ Review: Cowabunga! This Animated Reboot Has Style to Spare