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‘Bugonia’ Review: An Uncomfortable, Thrilling, and Funny Sign of the Times
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‘Bugonia’ Review: An Uncomfortable, Thrilling, and Funny Sign of the Times

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At this point, I’d be concerned if Yorgos Lanthimos and Emma Stone made a film together that *wasn’t* unhinged. “Bugonia” is a remake of the 2003 film “Save the Green Planet!,” and follows two conspiracy theorists (Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis) that kidnap a pharmaceutics CEO (Emma Stone), convinced that she is an alien planning… Continue reading ‘Bugonia’ Review: An Uncomfortable, Thrilling, and Funny Sign of the Times

‘Cruella’ Review: Great Performances, Soundtrack, and Costumes Steal the Show
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‘Cruella’ Review: Great Performances, Soundtrack, and Costumes Steal the Show

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I really think I like these live-action Disney remakes more when they add onto the original stories and aren’t just shot-for-shot remakes like “The Lion King.” “Cruella” is the origin story for the “101 Dalmatians” villain, with Emma Stone in the titular role as the criminal mastermind obsessed with fashion. Emma Thompson, Joel Fry, Paul… Continue reading ‘Cruella’ Review: Great Performances, Soundtrack, and Costumes Steal the Show

‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ is a Half-Baked Sequel as Brainless as the Creatures in It
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‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ is a Half-Baked Sequel as Brainless as the Creatures in It

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And so, another long-delayed comedy sequel results in disappointment. “Zombieland: Double Tap” is the sequel to the 2009 quasi-cult classic “Zombieland,” and features Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin and Emma Stone all reprising their roles as survivors in a zombie apocalypse. Rosario Dawson, Zoey Deutch, Avan Jogia, Luke Wilson and Thomas Middleditch all join… Continue reading ‘Zombieland: Double Tap’ is a Half-Baked Sequel as Brainless as the Creatures in It

Look… I Just Really Didn’t Like ‘The Favourite’ All That Much
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Look… I Just Really Didn’t Like ‘The Favourite’ All That Much

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Sometimes, a movie just doesn’t work for you and unfortunately this is one of those time. “The Favourite” tells the semi-true story of two cousins who jockey for the favoritism of Queen Anne in early-18th century England. Olivia Coleman stars as the Queen, Emma Stone portrays maid Abigail Hill and Rachel Weisz plays Duchess Sarah… Continue reading Look… I Just Really Didn’t Like ‘The Favourite’ All That Much

89th Academy Awards Predictions: Who Will, Could, and Should Win 
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89th Academy Awards Predictions: Who Will, Could, and Should Win 

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The 89th Academy Awards are less than a week away, so naturally it’s time to predict them. This year things are more up-in-the-air than usual, with only one essential lock, although betting your mortgage on “La La Land” winning multiple awards is the closest thing to a safe bet as they come nowadays. Here, I’ll… Continue reading 89th Academy Awards Predictions: Who Will, Could, and Should Win 

2017 Oscar Nominations and Reactions
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2017 Oscar Nominations and Reactions

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It’s most every film fan’s favorite time of the year again: Oscar Season (unless you’re like me and the Summer Movie Season takes precedence). The nominees were announced Tuesday and as expected, “La La Land” cleaned up house with a record-tying 14 nominations including Best Picture, and there were a few surprises along the way… Continue reading 2017 Oscar Nominations and Reactions

‘La La Land’ a Gorgeous Film Celebrating Dreams
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‘La La Land’ a Gorgeous Film Celebrating Dreams

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For the second year in a row, the best film of the year comes out at Christmas. “La La Land” stars Ryan Gosling as a jazz pianist who falls in love with an aspiring actress (Emma Stone) in Los Angeles.  John Legend, Rosemarie DeWitt and J.K. Simmons also star as Damien Chazelle writes and directs.… Continue reading ‘La La Land’ a Gorgeous Film Celebrating Dreams