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‘The Brutalist’ Review: A Sprawling Epic About the American Dream
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‘The Brutalist’ Review: A Sprawling Epic About the American Dream

David Palmer1 Comment

Close enough; welcome back, the 1970s studio picture! “The Brutalist” is a historical epic that follows a European Holocaust survivor (Adrien Brody) who immigrates to America, and takes up work as an architect for a rich businessman (Guy Pearce). Felicity Jones, Joe Alwyn, Raffey Cassidy, Stacy Martin, Emma Laird, Isaach de Bankolé, and Alessandro Nivola also star, while… Continue reading ‘The Brutalist’ Review: A Sprawling Epic About the American Dream

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

David Palmer1 Comment

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

‘Billy Lynn’ an Aimless, Disappointing Misfire
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‘Billy Lynn’ an Aimless, Disappointing Misfire

David Palmer1 Comment

And 2016 just keeps stabbing me in the heart… “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” stars newcomer Joe Alwyn as the title character, a 19-year-old Iraq veteran who is going around the country with his eight-man company (led by Garrett Hedlund) after a video of them during a mission goes viral. Kristen Stewart, Vin Diesel, Steve… Continue reading ‘Billy Lynn’ an Aimless, Disappointing Misfire