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‘The Gray Man’ Review: Way More Generic Than It Should Be

Between this, “21 Bridges,” “Extraction,” and “Cherry,” the Russo brothers are trying to complete their own Infinity Gauntlet of solo projects starring MCU vets. “The Gray Man” stars Ryan Gosling as a covert hitman who must locate a missing drive and save a young girl from a crazed government agent (Chris Evans). Ana de Armas,… Continue reading ‘The Gray Man’ Review: Way More Generic Than It Should Be

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‘No Time to Die’ Review: Latest James Bond Film Is Very Much a Mixed Bag

Kind of crazy to think about it, but Daniel Craig’s tenure as James Bond (2006-2021) lasted longer than Robert Downey Jr.’s as Iron Man (2008-2019). “No Time to Die” is the 25th installment in the long-running James Bond franchise, and features Daniel Craig in his fifth and final outing as the titular spy, this time… Continue reading ‘No Time to Die’ Review: Latest James Bond Film Is Very Much a Mixed Bag

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I’m (Mostly) All-In on ‘Knives Out’

Put “I read a tweet about a New Yorker article about you” on my gravestone and let me die a happy man. “Knives Out” is a whodunit mystery that follows a dysfunctional family that comes together following the suicide, or possible murder, of their rich patriarchal father. Written and directed by Rian Johnson, the film… Continue reading I’m (Mostly) All-In on ‘Knives Out’

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I Mean… ‘Blade Runner 2049’ at Least Looks Nice…

Between needing to reprise his roles for “Star Wars,” “Indiana Jones” and now “Blade Runner,” I forget just how influential Harrison Ford was to 1980s cinema. “Blade Runner 2049” is the sequel to the 1982 cult classic and features Harrison Ford returning as ex-LAPD detective Rick Deckard. Ryan Gosling also stars alongside Ana de Armas,… Continue reading I Mean… ‘Blade Runner 2049’ at Least Looks Nice…