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‘The Midnight Sky’ Review: You’ve Seen This a Dozen Times Before, So Why Not Once More?
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‘The Midnight Sky’ Review: You’ve Seen This a Dozen Times Before, So Why Not Once More?

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As far as blatant rip-offs go, I’ve seen worse than this. “The Midnight Sky” is the latest directorial effort from George Clooney, based on the novel “Good Morning, Midnight.” The film follows a lone scientist in the Arctic (Clooney) who must journey to a radio tower to warn off a returning spaceship (containing Felicity Jones,… Continue reading ‘The Midnight Sky’ Review: You’ve Seen This a Dozen Times Before, So Why Not Once More?

Chadwick Boseman Gives a Touching Swansong Performance in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
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Chadwick Boseman Gives a Touching Swansong Performance in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

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Chadwick Boseman, man, gone way too soon… “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” is based on the play of the same name by August Wilson, and follows “Mother of the Blues” singer Ma Rainey (Viola Davis) amid a stressful recording session one summer afternoon in 1927 Chicago. Chadwick Boseman also stars (in his final film appearance), with… Continue reading Chadwick Boseman Gives a Touching Swansong Performance in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

‘Rebecca’ Is a Beautiful-Looking Bore
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‘Rebecca’ Is a Beautiful-Looking Bore

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Someone needs to get to the suits in Hollywood and tell them that not every classic film needs to be reimagined. “Rebecca” is based on the 1938 book of the same name, which was famously adapted by Alfred Hitchcock in 1940 (his only Best Picture winner). The plot follows a newlywed couple (Armie Hammer and… Continue reading ‘Rebecca’ Is a Beautiful-Looking Bore

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is a Timely Courtroom Drama
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‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is a Timely Courtroom Drama

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If people worry about Disney creating every blockbuster film, they better at least get used to Netflix owning every Oscar contender, too. “The Trial of the Chicago 7” tells the tale of the group of protesters who in 1968 were charged with inciting a riot at the Democratic National Convention. The second directorial effort from… Continue reading ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is a Timely Courtroom Drama

Don’t Expect to Fall Head-Over-Heels for ‘The Lovebirds’
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Don’t Expect to Fall Head-Over-Heels for ‘The Lovebirds’

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“The Lovebirds” follows a couple on-the-run (Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani) after they witness a murder. Michael Showalter directs Paul Sparks, Anna Camp, and Kyle Bornheimer also star. Originally scheduled to be theatrically released by Paramount in April, this film was delayed because of the coronavirus (maybe you’ve heard it it?) closing theaters around the… Continue reading Don’t Expect to Fall Head-Over-Heels for ‘The Lovebirds’

‘Extraction’ Is an Entertaining Distraction
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‘Extraction’ Is an Entertaining Distraction

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It is always refreshing when a movie is exactly the thing the trailer promises it will be. “Extraction” is the latest vehicle for Chris Hemsworth to attempt and establish himself outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and follows a black ops mercenary who must rescue a drug lord’s kidnapped son from a rival dealer in Bangladesh.… Continue reading ‘Extraction’ Is an Entertaining Distraction

‘Marriage Story’ is an Honest Dramedy Built to Last
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‘Marriage Story’ is an Honest Dramedy Built to Last

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Who knew that arguably both the best war film and the best comedy of 2019 would be a divorce drama? “Marriage Story” follows a divorcing couple (Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson), and the struggles they face while going through the process from different sides of the country. Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Azhy Robertson,… Continue reading ‘Marriage Story’ is an Honest Dramedy Built to Last

‘The Week Of’ Is Horrible, Even by Adam Sandler Standards
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‘The Week Of’ Is Horrible, Even by Adam Sandler Standards

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Even by Adam Sandler standards, this film is pretty bad… “The Week Of” stars Sandler as a father whose daughter is set to get married, and he must work with the father of the groom (Chris Rock) in order to overcome a series of obstacles. Rachel Dratch, Steve Buscemi, Allison Strong and Noah Robbins also… Continue reading ‘The Week Of’ Is Horrible, Even by Adam Sandler Standards

‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ is a Fascinating Disaster of a Film
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‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ is a Fascinating Disaster of a Film

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The Patriots lost the Super Bowl, so God had to balance the positive vibes that put into universe by releasing this film the same day… “The Cloverfield Paradox” is the third film of the “Cloverfield” franchise, and follows a group of astronauts aboard the ISS who must find a way back to earth after they… Continue reading ‘The Cloverfield Paradox’ is a Fascinating Disaster of a Film

‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ a Dysfunctional Family Dramedy That Excels
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‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ a Dysfunctional Family Dramedy That Excels

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You know the apocalypse is approaching when one of the year’s best films stars Adam Sandler and Ben Stiller. “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” is the latest film from writer-director Noah Baumbach and stars Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Marvel, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson as a dysfunctional family living in New York City.… Continue reading ‘The Meyerowitz Stories’ a Dysfunctional Family Dramedy That Excels