Period Piece
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Fall Thomas Anderson: Phantom Thread Review
By Jacob Cameron “I can not begin my day with a confrontation, please.” This quote from Reynolds Woodcock, the main character of Phantom Thread, sums up the mindset of the character perfectly. It also underscores the quiet chaos that is… Continue reading
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The Mastermind Review – A 1970s Heist Film That’s Not Really About The Heist. It’s A Character Study
I’m a sucker for a movie that takes place in the 1970s. There is something about the 70s aesthetic that is right up my alley. Throw in the setting of Framingham, Massachusetts, and now you have me very intrigued. The… Continue reading
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Roofman Review – A Fun Film Based On True Events With A Career Best Performance From Channing Tatum
I hope I’m not sounding like a broken record because I’ve said this before in other reviews, but I’ve seen a lot of movies based on true events. There have been a lot of them over the years. Some fit… Continue reading
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Fall Thomas Anderson: Boogie Nights Review
By Jacob Cameron “I am a star.” These four words are said by Eddie Adams, or as he is professionally known, Dirk Diggler in 1997’s Boogie Nights. This is the film that established Paul Thomas Anderson as a force in… Continue reading
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Eden Review – A Head Scratching Period Piece Based On True Events Nobody Wanted From Ron Howard
Ron Howard is a director who has done it all in his career. He’s been making movies since the early 80s, but he was a television star in his younger years. He literally grew up in front of our eyes.… Continue reading
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The Holdovers Review- A Teacher Student Mentorship That Reminded Me Of My Own Life As A Young Man
Alexander Payne has had a pretty long and successful career as a filmmaker. Directing such films as Election, The Descendants, and About Schmidt. He has worked with a star-studded array of actors and actresses in his time, such as Reese… Continue reading
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