Movie Reviews
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[Tribeca 2014] Daddio Review- Another Film Set In One Location, But It Has A Good Message At Its Core
One-location films aren’t anything new in Hollywood. In fact, movies set in a vehicle, Locke, aren’t anything new either. That’s the premise of Daddio. A cab at Laguardia Airport in New York City picks up a young woman and takes… Continue reading
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[TRIBECA 2024] Brats Review- A Documentary That Brought Back A Lot Of Memories Of My Youth Growing Up In The 80s
As a kid, I grew up in the 80s for the most part. I was born in the 70s and lived my first six years in that decade, but the 80s was the real first decade where I started growing… Continue reading
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Blackwater Lane Review- A Suspense Thriller With Too Many Tropes That Dragged It Down
There has been a rash of thrillers of late where the lead actor or actress has some form of Dementia or memory loss. Which in turn causes them to not believe what’s going on in their life whether it’s real… Continue reading
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Die Hart 2: Die Harter Review- Another Kevin Hart Movie That You’ve Seen Before
By Nick Nitkowski If one were to mention a “new Kevin Hart movie”, there’s a good chance that you already know exactly what kind of movie you’re in for before you even make the decision to sit down and watch… Continue reading
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RIP Donald Sutherland (1935-2024) Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) Review- A Great Sci-Fi-Horror Film That Includes Political Undertones And A Great Performance From Sutherland
Donald Sutherland has been doing great work in films for decades and television shows for decades now, so when I heard he had passed away his entire filmography passed through my mind. Films like Ordinary People, Kelly’s Heroes, The Dirty… Continue reading
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Presumed Innocent Review- A Well Written And Directed Courtroom Drama That Benefits Most From The Star Power Of Jake Gyllenhaal And Others
I’m a big fan of courtroom dramas. They make some of the best films. 12 Angry Men, The Verdict, Primal Fear, The Rainmaker, and many others have brought a sense of drama and suspense to many filmgoers. Once in a… Continue reading
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The Bikeriders Review- A Very Good Performance From Comer Doesn’t Overshadow Dark And Brooding Butler, And Hardy Or A Lackluster Script
Jeff Nichols is a director who has had some decent success in the indie film realm with movies such as Take Shelter, Mud, Midnight Special, and Loving. His latest film The Bikeriders is another small movie with a small intimate… Continue reading
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[Tribeca 2024] Boys Go To Jupiter Review- An Animated Coming-Of-Age Story That Acts An Endurance Test
By Nick Nitkowski Animation is a beautiful art form of storytelling. We’ve all seen such imaginative animation styles that paired well with some amazing stories that have withstood the test of time. And what’s even more amazing is how many… Continue reading
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[Tribeca 2024] Luther: Never Too Much Review- A Solid Music Documentary That Doesn’t Do Anything Special Too Make It Stand Out
In recent years I’ve seen a lot of documentary films based on musicians or bands. The latest film I’ve seen is based on American R&B and Soul singer/songwriter/ and record producer Luther Vandross. He has written a lot of hits… Continue reading
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Sound of Hope: The Story Of Possum Trot Review- An Inspiring Family Drama That Will Give You Faith In The Power Of God
In society, there are a lot of unfit mothers and/or families who have children, and they shouldn’t. I see this a lot in my everyday life. A lot of girls get pregnant at a young age or drug addicts and… Continue reading