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September 18, 2015September 18, 2015

BLACK MASS [Review]: Here’s Johnny!

After nearly a decade of trash roles -- including 30's mobster flick, Public Enemies -- Johnny Deep completely redeems himself with one of his best performances yet: Mr. James "Whitey" Bulger, the most notorious gangster Beantown had ever seen... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_F-lVhSfx8 Depp is entirely haunting in his portrayal, constantly towing the line between genuinely loyal and …

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September 16, 2015October 23, 2015

EVEREST [Review]: We’re ‘There’, Dude.

Another Fall season begins and another natural disaster film graces our doorsteps. Balthasar Kormákur (2 Guns) crafts a tale of the failed expedition to Mount Everest on May 10th, 1996--portraying the majestic beast in all its glory. Though magnificent, the mountain is also unforgiving, as many hardened climbers have needed more than just determination, stamina …

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September 9, 2015September 9, 2015

TURBO KID [Review]: Mad Max? More like Splat Max!

At some point last week, I had lamented the dearth of pastiche in modern films. There are some examples that come to mind: Pulp Fiction (and most of Tarantino's oeuvre). Edgar Wright's entire filmography. Hell, even Dr. No is ostensibly a pastiche film. These are done in the style of other, earlier films and directors, …

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August 23, 2015August 23, 2015

WHY SO SERIOUS? [Essay]: Grit, Grime, and The Importance of Tone

*This was originally an overview of the second season of True Detective, but wound up becoming much more than that, as you will see...* Tone. It is one of the most difficult aspects of a story to master, yet plays so heavily into the enjoyment for the audience. Two weeks ago saw the airing of …

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August 19, 2015August 19, 2015

HITMAN – AGENT 47 [Review]: Zero Absolution.

It's been one hell of a summer for movies, especially that of the big-action/superhero/spy variety. I'd even argue that the seasonal line-up, (whether you loved 'em or despised 'em) from the mind-blowing Mad Max to the earth-shattering San Andreas to the bombastic Jurassic World to the sleek Terminator Genisys to the couragerous capering Ant-Man to …

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August 14, 2015August 14, 2015

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON [Review]: Boyz in the ‘Wood.

Yo, loc. Aye, cuz. Listen, blood. I don’t care if you’re a Crip walking, bickin' back bein' bool, or just chillin' out, maxin', relaxin' all cool. You NEED to get to a theater as soon as possible: Straight Outta Compton is, by far, the best film I’ve seen in a very long time... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrlLcb7zYmw I went …

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