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Bones and All 2022
A terrific allegory about existence as an "outsider,” and the difficulties people who have been subjugated by societal norms face in finding love, companionship, and a way out of the darkness, or perhaps in some cases, a way to live with the darkness.
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 2022
Wakanda Forever once again proves that self-contained, character-driven stories often make the best comic book movies. The all-star ensemble cast was excellent, highlighted by the performances of Letitia Wright and Angela Bassett. This was by far the most emotional Marvel film to date for obvious reasons, but Ryan Coogler delivers with absolute grace and provides a remembrance befitting a King.
The difference between this and its’ predecessor is the films heart and soul- Chadwick Boseman- is missing and though the…
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La La Land 2016
Damien Chazelle and Justin Hurwitz understand that some feelings are just so big they have to be sung and danced.
La La Land is a riveting, magical musical feature that pays constant tribute to a century of musicals and Hollywood films about Hollywood, without ever succumbing to cliché.
Chazelle’s deep and spacious romanticism includes the city and its dreamers and music and movies and love itself. The storyline is deceptively simple, but the specificity of the detail, depth of understanding,…
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Manchester by the Sea 2016
Casey Affleck's performance, equally evocative and electric, helps transform Lonergan's film from simply a dramatic showcase into an emotional juggernaut.
