Movie Reviews
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Steve! (Martin): A Documentary In Two Pieces Review- A Film That Shows What A Great Comedian, Actor And All Around Wild And Crazy Guy He Is
When I was a kid, I was vaguely familiar with the work of Steve Martin. The SNL years he was a part of were a little before my time. His films The Jerk and Pennies From Heaven were ones I… Continue reading
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Wicked Little Letters Review- A Fun Little English Film With Two Heavyweight Actresses Carrying It
“This is more truth than you’d think” Over the years I’ve seen a lot of films set in the English/Irish countryside or in little towns. The latest one set in Littlehampton, England is somewhat based on a true story or… Continue reading
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An Officer And A Gentleman Review- Remembering A Great Performance From Louis Gossett Jr. RIP 1936-2024
“Up Where We Belong” Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warmes https://images.app.goo.gl/dBtaBu7s37WpMZ2F6 Louis Gossett Jr. is an excellent actor who has been acting in films for over fifty years. His big breakout role was as Sgt Emil Foley in An Officer and a… Continue reading
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Sugar Review- A Great Film Noir Investigative Series With A Sci-Fi Twist To It
I’ve been a fan of film noir ever since I saw The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon, and other films from the 30s and 40s when I was a kid. One of my favorites was Chinatown from 1974 starring Jack… Continue reading
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Hate To Love: Nickelback Review- A Delightful Documentary Film Watch
Nickelback is a band that I grew up listening to as a kid. I’m not a hard-core fan, but I like a lot of their songs. The big thing with the band is that in school and the generation that… Continue reading
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Asphalt City Review- An Unflinching Look At The Dark Side of Being A Paramedic In New York City
Sean Penn is considered one of the best actors of his generation. He’s won two Academy Awards for Best Actor for Mystic River and Milk. Since the 2000s, he hasn’t been as prolific of an actor. He’s been doing more… Continue reading
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The Beautiful Game Review- A Good Sports Movie, But An Even Better Character Study
I am a huge sports fan and I religiously follow all the Boston teams, Celtics, Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots. About twenty years or so ago a friend of mine introduced me to the beautiful game otherwise known as futbal… Continue reading
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Road House 2024 Review- This Is A Terrible Reboot Of An 80s Classic
Road House is the remake of the classic film from the 80s directed by Rowdy Herrington and starring Patrick Swayze as John Dalton, a bouncer who has a specific set of skills. The supporting cast starred Sam Elliot as Dalton’s… Continue reading
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Shirley Review- A Solid Political Biopic About A Groundbreaking Woman
Regina King has had a good acting career. She started on The Cosby Show in the 80s and transitioned into a character actor in films and television shows later in her career. She even won an Academy Award for her… Continue reading
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