Tag: New releases
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J.D. Salinger Is The ‘Rebel in the Rye’, In a Surprisingly Compelling Biopic
For all that J.D. Salinger believed film was for phonies who couldn’t read, Danny Strong’s ‘Rebel in the Rye’ is a fascinating insight into Salinger’s life before and after he penned one of the most acclaimed American novels of the 20th century. Even the trailer captures the essence of Salinger, an enigma who drew in…
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‘Okja’ Is A Powerful Cross-Cultural Epic
‘Okja’ dives right into the thick of it — that being the cross-continental story of the giant super pig the film is named for. With the likes of ‘The Host’ and ‘Snowpiercer’ under his belt, director Bong Joon Ho is back making waves with ‘Okja,’ a movie about Mija, a young Korean girl played by…
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“Brigsby Bear” is Wholesome and Original Entertainment
By: Nikolai Robinson Looking at the names both behind the camera and in front, it would make sense that the underdog indie flick “Brigsby Bear” would turn out to be a solid comedy-drama, but what I did not expect was a thematically complex and slightly dark story about identity and obsession. Kyle Mooney, whom few…
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“The Nut Job 2” Is All Too Familiar to be Fun
By: Nikolai Robinson If you made it through the first “Nut Job,” there’s enough visual gags and charismatic vocal performances to help get you through this one. However, if you don’t have kids, it’s likely “The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature,” is not for you. This unexpected sequel to 2014’s “The Nut Job” starts…
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Dunkirk Review
As everyone is aware, Christopher Nolan’s tenth film hit the box office only weeks ago and is still blowing up on youtube with an endless supply of movie reviews and videos outlining the history of Dunkirk to which most shine the film in a positive light. While I am a huge fan of Christopher Nolan…
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‘KIDNAP’ Is A Predictably Wild Ride
By: Paris Wong As far as most thrillers go, ‘Kidnap’ did not disappoint – though it didn’t exactly shock or surprise, either. Halle Berry plays Carla, a divorced mother who works hard to make ends meet for her son, Frankie (Sage Correa). Following a brief video montage meant to solidify their bond, Carla takes Frankie…
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