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‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Christopher Nolan Returns to Theaters With a Bang
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‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Christopher Nolan Returns to Theaters With a Bang

David Palmer3 Comments

A director getting a $100 million budget to produce a three-hour adult drama with an ensemble cast? Yeah, I’m thinking movies are back! (and of course I saw this as part of the Barbenheimer double feature) “Oppenheimer” follows the titular theoretical physicist who was pivotal in developing the first nuclear weapon during World War II. Cillian… Continue reading ‘Oppenheimer’ Review: Christopher Nolan Returns to Theaters With a Bang

It’s Nothing Special, but ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is Fun
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It’s Nothing Special, but ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is Fun

David Palmer1 Comment

No matter how good the films are, I worry that we are creeping dangerously close to the point where “Star Wars” will lose its magic and we no longer eagerly look forward to the release of a new one… “Solo: A Star Wars Story” is the origin story to the character of Han Solo, portrayed… Continue reading It’s Nothing Special, but ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ is Fun

‘Rules Don’t Apply’ a Boring, Disappointing Return for Warren Beatty
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‘Rules Don’t Apply’ a Boring, Disappointing Return for Warren Beatty

David Palmer1 Comment

It’s like “Café Society,” only worse. “Rules Don’t Apply” marks the cinematic return of Warren Beatty in his first acting role since 2001’s “Town & Country” and directorial effort since 1998’s “Bulworth.” Beatty stars as Howard Hughes and the story follows a contract driver (Alden Ehrenreich) and actress (Lily Collins) who are employed by Hughes… Continue reading ‘Rules Don’t Apply’ a Boring, Disappointing Return for Warren Beatty

‘Hail, Caesar!’ a Fun Love Letter to Movies
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‘Hail, Caesar!’ a Fun Love Letter to Movies

David Palmer1 Comment

The only thing I love more than movies are movies about movies. “Hail, Caesar!” follows the day in the life of Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin), a 1950s Hollywood “fixer” who must deal with the issues created by the actors of his studio. George Clooney, Alden Ehrenreich, Ralph Fiennes, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand, and Channing Tatum… Continue reading ‘Hail, Caesar!’ a Fun Love Letter to Movies