From time to time, there are movies that speak to you on a personal level. Maybe it’s the aesthetics, cast, pacing, music, or message the film offers that just clicks with who you are on a spiritual level. Blindspotting (2018) did exactly that for me. Which one of those listed you ask? All of them. This film, much like I claim about Scott Pilgrim vs The World (2009), ticked all of my boxes and left me reeling at the end.…
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Sound of Metal 2019
Sound of Metal (2020) is a tremendous showcase of talent, storytelling, directing, cinematography, editing, sound design, and...well, everything that we have come to love about cinema. Yet, it is no blockbuster, and it probably won’t appeal to all audiences. Nonetheless, this is a film that demands you watch it and observe the character's inner turmoil, as he deals with a loss that threatens to take away his very sense of purpose and identity.
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Sing Sing 2023
Every time you invest time in a film festival, you hope to see something that blows you away. Sing Sing set the bar so high as an opening night film at SXSW. The story is inspiring. The performances are breathtaking. It's a powerful film showcasing the power of art and storytelling through incredible characters based on a true story.
Divine G. (Colman Domingo) is imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit. While working to appeal his case,…
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Shirley 2024
We have hit a weird moment with political biopics. There are tons of important historical figures that people should know about, and a movie seems like a great medium to deliver that information. The downside is that there are so many of these movies, and they're coming out more and more frequently, that the formulaic nature tends to have diminishing returns. Unfortunately, Shirley suffers from the familiar format, and then a few other issues bring it down a little further.…
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Southern Gospel 2023
Multiple choice question about a plot point in this movie.
A car crash occurs because:
A)The driver is drunk
B) The driver falls asleep at the wheel
C) A cigarette falls on his lap and he is immediately engulfed in flames
D) All of the Above...Guesses?
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Dune: Part Two 2024
Denis Villeneuve has repeatedly demonstrated why he is one of the best working directors in the industry right now. Dune: Part Two is a booming triumph of cinema, taking a dense fantasy world, keeping its complexity, and converting it into a visual masterpiece. The performances elevate in part two to match the intensity of the story and the stunning images presented on the screen. This feels like a film that rewards fans with multiple viewings, as they take note of…