Roadside Attractions
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Bob Trevino Likes It Review – A Genuinely Moving Film I Didn’t See Coming
I’m a big fan of slice of life or little films that take place in one location or a small town. That’s the case with Bob Trevino Likes It. Little indie films can sometimes have a big impact. That’s what… Continue reading
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The Last Showgirl Review- Similar In Feel/Tone To Another Film From The Past, But Stands On Its Own Merits
Pamela Anderson is considered an icon of television from her days on Bay Watch back in the 90s. She married a rock star Tommy Lee of Motley Crue and had a famous sex tape that made the rounds in Hollywood… Continue reading
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Small Things Like These Review- A Sad. Depressing, Dark And Dank Film That Won’t Be For Everybody
Cillian Murphy is coming off the greatest moment in his acting career as he won his first Academy Award for Best Actor at this past March’s Oscar ceremony. His first film role post-winning the Oscar was going to be a… Continue reading
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Exhibiting Forgiveness Review- A Gripping Family Drama That Is As Difficult To Watch As It Is To Digest
More and more in recent years, there have been urban stories featuring Black families in different circumstances in their various lives. The latest film that deals with these similar plot points is Exhibiting Forgiveness by new writer/director Titus Kaphar. It… Continue reading
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Lee Review- A Historical Biopic That Doesn’t Always Work Because Of Its Script
I’m a fan of films or television shows that take place during WWII. There were so many stories about this great war that a lot of them didn’t get told. Well, the story of Elizabeth “Lee” Miller is one that… Continue reading
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My Penguin Friend Review- Another Sweet Animal/Human Friendship Film
Over the years there have been many films featuring relationships/friendship between humans and animals. Mostly cats and dogs, but sometimes, horses, pigs, and other types of animals. As the title suggests the latest movie about a human who befriends an… Continue reading
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[Tribeca FF 2024] Firebrand Review- A Dark And Dirty Historical Take On The Marriage Of Kathrine Parr And Henry VIII
Firebrand Definition 1: a person who is passionate about a particular cause, typically inciting change and taking radical action “a political firebrand” I’ve seen a lot of movies and television shows about England and its various members of the royal… Continue reading
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Boy Kills World Review- An Action Revenge Thriller With Themes Many Film Fans Have Seen Before
I like a good revenge thriller. They can be very exciting and entertaining all at the same time. The French thriller Revenge and the Kill Bill Films come to mind when thinking about great revenge movies. Most recently, Monkey Man… 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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