Month: March 2022
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SXSW ~ Capsule Reviews, Vol. 5
SXSW Review ~ Hypochondriac Synopsis: A young potter’s life devolves into chaos as he loses the function of his body while being haunted by the physical manifestation of his childhood trauma.Director: Addison HeimannRunning Length: 96 minutesReview: Though they’ve been getting more screen time within the last decade, most of the queer characters in horror films
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Movie Review ~ X
The Facts: Synopsis: In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast finds themselves fighting for their lives.Stars: Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, Scott Mescudi, Martin Henderson, Owen Campbell, Stephen UreDirector: Ti WestRated:
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Movie Review ~ Master
The Facts: Synopsis: Two African American women begin to share disturbing experiences at a predominantly white college in New England.Stars: Regina Hall, Zoe Renee, Talia Ryder, Talia Balsam, Amber GrayDirector: Mariama DialloRated: NRRunning Length: 91 minutesTMMM Score: (8/10)Review: Working in the business for the last twenty-two years, I’d say it’s high time that a star
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Movie Review ~ Windfall
The Facts: Synopsis: A man breaks into a tech billionaire’s empty vacation home, but things go sideways when the arrogant mogul and his wife arrive for a last-minute getaway.Stars: Jason Segal, Lily Collins, Jesse PlemonsDirector: Charlie McDowellRated: RRunning Length: 92 minutesTMMM Score: (3/10)Review: I’m honestly surprised we haven’t had many more movies like Windfall by
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Movie Review ~ The Outfit
The Facts: Synopsis: An expert tailor must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters to survive a fateful night.Stars: Mark Rylance, Zoey Deutch, Johnny Flynn, Dylan O’Brien, Nikki Amuka-Bird, and Simon Russell BealeDirector: Graham MooreRated: RRunning Length: 105 minutesTMMM Score: (9/10)Review: Though movie theaters have been open for many months now, live theater is still an
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Movie Review ~ Deep Water
The Facts: Synopsis: A well-to-do husband who allows his wife to have affairs to avoid a divorce becomes a prime suspect in the disappearance of her lovers.Stars: Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas, Tracy Letts, Dash Mihok, Lil Rel Howery, Jacob Elordi, Finn Wittrock, Kristen Connolly, Rachel BlanchardDirector: Adrian LyneRated: RRunning Length: 115 minutesTMMM Score: (3/10)Review: The
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Movie Review ~ The Last Mountain (2021)
The Facts: Synopsis: The unforgettable story of the 30-year-old climber Tom Ballard who disappeared on the so-called killer mountain, Nanga Parbat, in 2019.Stars: Tom Ballard, Kate Ballard, Karim Hayat, Alex Txikon, Stefania PedrerivaDirector: Chris TerrillRated: RRunning Length: 107 minutesTMMM Score: (6.5/10)Review: Through Oscar season and now during writing for the SXSW Film Festival, I go
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SXSW ~ Capsule Reviews, Vol. 4
SXSW Review ~ A Lot of Nothing Synopsis: A successful and smart married couple find their lives spiraling out of control when they decide to seek justice against a neighbor they saw commit a crime on the evening news.Director: Mo McRaeRunning Length: 107 minutesReview: On the one hand, A Lot of Nothing is everything you’d
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SXSW ~ Capsule Reviews, Vol. 3
SXSW Review ~ The Art of Making It Synopsis: Against the backdrop of a culture in crisis, young artists at defining moments in their careers explore whether the art world ecosystem meant to nurture them is actually failing them.Director: Kelcey EdwardsRunning Length: 94 minutesReview: In my recent review of Really Good Rejects, I mentioned that
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SXSW ~ Capsule Reviews, Vol. 2
SXSW Review ~ I Get Knocked Down Synopsis: Dunstan Bruce is 59 and he’s struggling with the fact that the world seems to be going to hell in a handcart. He is angry and frustrated. How does a middle-aged, retired radical, who feels invisible get back up again?Director: Dunstan Bruce & Sophie RobinsonRunning Length: 88
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Hi Bruce, I think it definitely ranks in strong PG level, especially near the finale where it gets pretty intense.…
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