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    ‘Tigertail’ is a Bittersweet Movie with a Heart

    by Ingridje April 17, 2020
    by Ingridje April 17, 2020

    One of Netflix’s latest additions is an American drama called Tigertail (2020), directed by Alan Yang. It’s a gem of a movie, especially if you like stories about lost love and nostalgia. So far, Yang …

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    ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’ is Timely, Necessary, Urgent, and a Must-See in the Current Rental Climate

    by Nick Kush April 10, 2020
    by Nick Kush April 10, 2020

    It’s safe to say I wasn’t lamenting Bloodshot‘s uninspired opening weekend at the box office in mid-March amid virus concerns. (You know what’s worse than getting the Coronavirus? Getting the Coronavirus AND having to listen to …

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    Netflix’s ‘The Occupant’ is an Uncommonly Intelligent, Gripping Thriller

    by Brian Connor March 27, 2020
    by Brian Connor March 27, 2020

    After last week’s The Platform, Netflix continues something of a roll for Spanish releases with David and Àlex Pastor’s The Occupant, a viscerally dark meditation on masculinity and status in an increasingly precarious world. (And …

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    ‘The Photograph’ Is a Beautiful Story of Black Love for Everyone

    by Aubrey McKay February 27, 2020
    by Aubrey McKay February 27, 2020

    You don’t always know how important something is until you’re confronted with its sparse reality. It’s sort of the converse of saying you don’t really appreciate something until it’s gone. Universal’s new film, The Photograph, …

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    Intertwining Young Love and Growing Up in ‘Premature’

    by Nick Kush February 27, 2020
    by Nick Kush February 27, 2020

    Dating at a young age is like trying to maneuver through a minefield, especially in relationships that go horribly wrong. You still have no idea who you are, and you can almost forget knowing how …

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    ‘The Death and Life of John F. Donovan’ is Essentially About Loneliness

    by Patricia Henderson January 24, 2020
    by Patricia Henderson January 24, 2020

    The Death and Life of John F. Donovan is one of those movies that was made, and sat around for a bit. It made the rounds on the festival circuit in 2018 and 2019, but …

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    ‘The Neighbors’ Window’ by Marshall Curry

    by The MovieBabble Staff January 22, 2020
    by The MovieBabble Staff January 22, 2020

    92nd Academy Award Nominee for Best Live Action Short, The Neighbors’ Window tells the story of Alli (Maria Dizzia), a mother of young children who has grown frustrated with her daily routine and husband (Greg …

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    I Tried Holding My Breath Underwater and Nearly Died Watching These Movies

    by Kali Tuttle January 2, 2020
    by Kali Tuttle January 2, 2020

    Have you ever tried holding your breath during underwater scenes in movies to see if you would have survived? Well, that’s what I did. After doing this challenge, I’ve come to realize that I would …

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    Taxing vs. Non-Taxing Movies: Which Are Better?

    by Kali Tuttle December 10, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle December 10, 2019

    What is a taxing movie, you may ask? Well, let me tell you a story. Recently, I was at my sister’s house hanging out because her family recently got Disney+ and I like to mooch on …

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    ‘American Son’ Paints In Broad Strokes Of Black And White

    by Brian Connor November 12, 2019
    by Brian Connor November 12, 2019

    American Son is listed by Netflix as a “Television Event” which feels like a pre-emptive defense about its un-cinematic look. Adapted from writer Christopher Demos-Brown‘s own play, the film takes place entirely within a Miami police station …

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    ‘Light of My Life’ is a Long-Lost Cousin to Cormac McCarthy’s ‘The Road’

    by Chris van Dijk August 20, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk August 20, 2019

    Being a devoted admirer of writer Cormac McCarthy, it was hard not to be reminded of arguably his most celebrated work, The Road, while watching Light of My Life. Both feature a father and his child, …

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    Film Review – The Professor (2019)

    by Chris van Dijk May 30, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk May 30, 2019

    There’s a very good chance you’ve never heard of Johnny Depp’s film The Professor. This is not necessarily indicative of the quality of the product. There are so many movies, good and bad, that are …

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    The 80th Anniversary of ‘Only Angels Have Wings’: Jean Arthur vs. Howard Hawks

    by Jillian Oliver May 29, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver May 29, 2019

    Actress Lauren Bacall, from the classics To Have and Have Not (1944) and The Big Sleep (1946), is the quintessential noir actress — and an embodiment of director Howard Hawks’ ideal woman. The type she …

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    ‘Scope’ by Richard Keaney

    by Nick Kush May 5, 2019
    by Nick Kush May 5, 2019

    When a young man drops out of college to care for his shut-in mother he too finds himself increasingly insulated from the outside world, something which conflicts with his growing forays into amateur astronomy. Credits …

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    The Best Movies for Certain Situations

    by Kali Tuttle April 30, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle April 30, 2019

    Some movies can only truly be enjoyed in certain situations. The Notebook (2004) is the best movie to watch when you are hopelessly in love. Ratatouille (2007) can only be enjoyed if you have a large amount of …

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    Film Review – Five Feet Apart (2019)

    by Natasha Alvar March 23, 2019
    by Natasha Alvar March 23, 2019

    When I heard about Five Feet Apart, there was no doubt in my mind that I was going to watch it, regardless what the critics said about it. Firstly, it brings attention to cystic fibrosis …

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    Film Review – Walk. Ride. Rodeo. (2019) [Video]

    by Nick Kush March 10, 2019
    by Nick Kush March 10, 2019

    When watching a straight-to-Netflix movie that was never going to leave a theatrical imprint, where does one draw the line between holding high standards and simply allowing the film to wash over you as you …

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    Film Review – Juanita (2019) [Video]

    by Nick Kush March 10, 2019
    by Nick Kush March 10, 2019

    Have you ever watched a movie and felt absolutely nothing about its characters or themes? Well that’s Juanita in a nutshell. Honestly, this reaction is bound to happen from time to time with the amount …

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    Film Review – Fighting With My Family (2019)

    by Steven Ruiz February 24, 2019
    by Steven Ruiz February 24, 2019

    It seems like there are far too many sports biopics that focus on a player, team, or organization, but there’s hardly any biopics on athletes from sports entertainment. With the help of The Rock, the time has …

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    Film Review – The Tree of Blood (2019)

    by Jillian Oliver February 20, 2019
    by Jillian Oliver February 20, 2019

    The Tree of Blood is a tortuous road filled with sex, lies, secrets, violence, and bulls — lots of them. For anyone craving a two-hour soap opera, this Spanish drama just might hit the spot. …

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    Film Review – The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot (2019)

    by Patricia Henderson February 16, 2019
    by Patricia Henderson February 16, 2019

    Every now and then, a film comes along whose title seems to make no sense whatsoever. It doesn’t fit the plot, the characters, and seems to have been pulled out of thin air. Then there …

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  • Retrospectives

    A Look Back at ‘Taken’ 10 Years Later

    by Steven Ruiz February 4, 2019
    by Steven Ruiz February 4, 2019

    January 30th marked the 10 year anniversary of Taken, a film that took moviegoers by surprise almost instantaneously. It became a hit with fans, with many praising it for its original story, message, and the butt-kicking …

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  • DramaReviews

    Film Review – King of Thieves (2019)

    by Chris van Dijk February 4, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk February 4, 2019

    You might not associate Michael Caine with the crime genre, but he’s actually played quite a few memorable crooks in his 62-year acting career. From a professional thief in The Italian Job, to an avenging …

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    Six Movies with Unexpected Directors

    by Erin Winans February 3, 2019
    by Erin Winans February 3, 2019

    In the film industry today, many directors have become associated with certain kind of films and with certain stylistic choices. For example, when people think about action/adventure movies Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams and so many …

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    Film Review – Ánimas (2019)

    by Michael Heimbaugh February 1, 2019
    by Michael Heimbaugh February 1, 2019

    Some of the most effective horror films ever made deal in the corruption, subversion and perversion of the happy family unit. The Shining, Poltergeist, Get Out — movies such as these take the sacred image of family, …

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    A Collection of Lesser-Known Films Y’all Should Watch

    by Kali Tuttle January 25, 2019
    by Kali Tuttle January 25, 2019

    I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the lookout for good movie recommendations, especially recommendations for lesser-known films. I don’t care how bad they are or how old they are or even how popular …

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    Film Review – Close (2019)

    by Michael Heimbaugh January 24, 2019
    by Michael Heimbaugh January 24, 2019

    Witnessing Netflix’s transformation from humble video-rental to gigantic streaming behemoth (bestreamoth?) has been disorienting at best. Whereas the release of a new Netflix original movie was once a momentous occasion, the platform nowadays churns out an …

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    Film Review – The Last Laugh (2019)

    by Chris van Dijk January 14, 2019
    by Chris van Dijk January 14, 2019

    There’s been a slew of films about “old men seeking to relive their glory days” that it’s almost become a sub-genre in of itself. Sometimes this can lead into a meaningful piece of cinema (such …

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    Film Review – On the Basis of Sex (2018)

    by Nick Kush January 6, 2019
    by Nick Kush January 6, 2019

    The term “Oscar bait” gets thrown around willy-nilly these days, but I think it perfectly encapsulates what On the Basis of Sex entails: it’s the stereotypical story of a great historical figure with little to no deviation from …

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    Film Review – Lizzie (2018)

    by Donatella du Plessis December 21, 2018
    by Donatella du Plessis December 21, 2018

    Lizzie Borden comes in and out of fashion whenever feminism or unsolved murders do. While it’s not particularly feminist to bash in the heads of two defenseless people with an axe, director Craig William Macneill’s Lizzie is …

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