For the casual What About Bob? viewer, you would think that Bill Murray and Richard Dreyfuss were simply really good at acting. After all, that is their job. Surely they couldn’t hate each other that much, could …
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Intro It’s no secret that Korean cinema is having a bit of a moment these days — whether it be due to the wild success of Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite, the recent love for Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari, …
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If You’re Fishing for Truth, Avoid ‘Seaspiracy’
by Jack Edgarby Jack EdgarLet’s get it out of the way first: Conspirasea was right there. It’s a vastly better name, but then again, it may have raised expectations for a documentary certainly incapable of delivering on any promise …
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Anna Mae Bullock was born 50 miles outside of Memphis in a small town called Brownsville on November 11th, 1939. She would eventually become known for two distinct reasons: as an icon in the music …
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ReviewsScience Fiction
‘Voyagers’: More of a Space Oddity Than an Odyssey
by Blake Isonby Blake IsonVoyagers is written and directed by Neil Burger of Limitless fame, and stars Colin Farrell, Tye Sheridan, and Lily-Rose Depp. In it, a crew of young astronauts embarks on a multi-generational mission to save humanity, all …
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SXSW Film Festival 2021 Review: ‘Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched’
by Nick Kushby Nick KushIt’s not often that you watch a documentary that is genuinely informative and also includes a talking head drinking a Tecate. In life, it’s all about the simple pleasures. Seldom does a documentary instantly feel …
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‘Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**ker’ – The Tragic Lives of David, Peter, and Tom
by Ingridjeby IngridjeBefore I saw this movie, I had no idea who David Wojnarowicz was. Its title was also a complete mystery to me. But then I saw the documentary, and I decided to do some background …
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
The 2021 Razzie Nominations, The Return of Theaters(?), and ‘Mikey and Nicky’
by Nick Kushby Nick KushBecause Brennan and I can’t escape awards talk, we break down the 2021 Razzie nominations, which are full of noms for 365 Days, Dolittle, and Mike Lindell’s “documentary”. Who will “win” the coveted awards? Should …
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This year’s awards season has been somewhat chaotic. From the wildness of the Golden Globes to the BAFTA Jury selections, and even the steady rise of Borat 2, this awards season has been far from normal. However, …
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Towards the end of Nomadland, Chloe Zhao, laying all her cards on the table, tells us what her film is really about. “What’s remembered, lives,” says the forgotten woman while the sun sets deep in …
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‘F.T.A.’ – When Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland Spoke Up
by Ingridjeby IngridjeI am, of course, familiar with Jane Fonda the actress. Indeed, I have admired her in dramas such as The China Syndrome and especially They Shoot Horses, Don’t They? Honestly, I even enjoyed her in …
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Jewish International Film Festival 2021 Review: ‘They Call Me Dr. Miami’
by Bethany Lolaby Bethany LolaWhen the opportunity arose to watch They Call Me Dr. Miami, I jumped on it faster than a half-price BBL. Dr. Miami has always been one of the most fascinating people on the internet to …
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DramaReviews
‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ Redefines the Black Panther Party
by Aubrey McKayby Aubrey McKayAdmitting you don’t know something is hard. Especially in a time when so much information is readily available. Admitting your ignorance can leave you feeling on the outside of the pseudointellectual social media landscape. An …
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International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021 Review: ‘The Witches of the Orient’
by Liam Trumpby Liam TrumpSports movies can provide great insight into foreign cultures. Almost every country in the world weaves sports into its culture to some degree, even relying on them greatly to present a strong national image to …
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International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021 Review: ‘Archipelago’
by Liam Trumpby Liam TrumpAnimation is a powerful tool in a filmmaker’s arsenal. Sure, many of the most popular and successful animated films are under the ‘kids’ movies’ banner, but there are many which take on thought-provoking, introspective ideas. …
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International Film Festival Rotterdam 2021 Review: ‘Landscapes of Resistance’
by Liam Trumpby Liam TrumpCreating an intimate documentary that goes deep into an individual’s backstory can be one of the most difficult types of film to do right. The level of intimacy necessary can be difficult to capture and dip …
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When you grow up in Belgium, you don’t often hear country music. In the seventies and the eighties, I did, however, become familiar with some of the biggest names in the genre. I remember Kenny …
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Sundance Film Festival 2021 Review: ‘The Sparks Brothers’
by Liam Trumpby Liam TrumpEdgar Wright is by far one of the greatest filmmakers of the generation. His films offer a style that’s completely his own, and the reception his films receive reflects it. One of the most notable …
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Sundance Film Festival 2021 Review: ‘At The Ready’
by Aubrey McKayby Aubrey McKayPolicing in Modern America is in a complicated place. The institution has, rightfully so, come under fire for outdated practices and negative interactions with minorities. What was at one time among the noblest professions, has …
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Sundance Film Festival 2021 Review: ‘The Most Beautiful Boy in the World’
by Nick Kushby Nick KushFor many, their introduction to Björn Andrésen was watching him as an old man falling off a cliff during the ättestupa scene in Midsommar, followed by the all-too-gruesome moment of him having his skull smashed in …
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Apple TV+’s latest gem Palmer, starring Justin Timberlake, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb, Juno Temple, and Ryder Allen, is a delight. After 12 years in prison, high school football star Eddie Palmer (Timberlake) returns home to …
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DocumentaryReviews
‘The Reason I Jump’: Seen Through the Eyes of a Critic and an Aspie
by Ingridjeby IngridjeLet’s start with a little bit of explanation. I guess that most of you are unfamiliar with the word “aspie”. It’s shorthand for Asperger’s Syndrome, which is a neurological disorder. Nowadays, Asperger’s is no longer …
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For all the time spent lamenting the end of cinema post-March, there were still plenty of great movies to see in 2020. This year marked the largest number of new movies I’ve seen in a …
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DocumentaryReviews
‘The Mystery Of D.B. Cooper’ Tells an American Outlaw Tale
by Brian Connorby Brian ConnorOn November 24, 1971, D.B. Cooper jumped out of a plane with two hundred thousand dollars in ransom money and disappeared. Now, the phrase “living the dream” is thrown around a lot these days, but… …
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Herzog and Oppenheimer’s ‘Fireball: Visitors From Darker Worlds’ Finds the Link Between Science and Spirituality
by Liam Trumpby Liam TrumpWhen looking at Werner Herzog’s filmography, it’s clear he’s made pretty much every type of film out there. He’s done historical epics, horror remakes, and even a Nicolas Cage crime drama. Recently, with the success …
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It’s pretty safe to say our relationship to the police has forever changed in the wake of George Floyd’s death on May 25th. Although it goes without saying it should have never gotten to that point …
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After a decade of revolutionizing cinema in France, Agnès Varda was finally sent to Hollywood with the promise that she would be able to further cement herself as an international sensation. But, as if it …