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Performances, Style and Energy Help ‘Black Panther’ Transcend its Familiar Flaws
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Performances, Style and Energy Help ‘Black Panther’ Transcend its Familiar Flaws

David Palmer2 Comments

This is the least-Marvely Marvel movie in quite some time… and I’m here for it! “Black Panther” is based off the superhero of the same name, played by Chadwick Boseman. After inheriting the throne of his African nation from his deceased father, King T’Challa must stop a mysterious challenger and learn how to become a… Continue reading Performances, Style and Energy Help ‘Black Panther’ Transcend its Familiar Flaws

‘Arrival’ a Close Encounter of the Underwhelming Kind
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‘Arrival’ a Close Encounter of the Underwhelming Kind

David Palmer1 Comment

This is pretty much if neo-Steven Spielberg met neo-Christopher Nolan and both of them brought their B-game. “Arrival” stars Amy Adams as a linguist who is called upon by the military (led by Forest Whitaker) to figure out alien’s language after spaceships touchdown in 12 locations across the globe. Jeremy Renner and Michael Stuhlbarg also… Continue reading ‘Arrival’ a Close Encounter of the Underwhelming Kind