Some of Mark Wahlberg’s most fascinating films have found him in strange roles. In every one of them, however, he always manages to make his character into some overly macho badass who never grows as…
Mark Wahlberg
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Though the days of food buffets have come to pass, Brennan and I offer up a smorgasbord of movie-related content. We talk about the newest episode of WandaVision and its MCU connecting threads. We share some…
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Rankings
Every Mark Wahlberg-Peter Berg Collaboration Ranked…Filled with More than Enough Über Manliness
by Nick Kushby Nick KushWhen I think of a Mark Wahlberg-Peter Berg joint, a few things come to mind: guns, harrowing action, Mark Wahlberg’s blank stare, conservative politics, and more manliness than one person could handle. None of these…
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Streaming Action/AdventureStreaming Reviews
‘Spenser Confidential’ is Yet Another Forgettable Berg/Wahlberg Action Romp
Mark Wahlberg and director Peter Berg have been inseparable since first teaming up for 2013’s Lone Survivor. In the years since, they’ve become Hollywood’s leading providers of robust, forgettable action thrillers with weirdly conservative politics. They’re…
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Retrospectives
‘Three Kings’ Stays Startlingly Relevant 20 Years Later
by Kali Tuttleby Kali TuttleIt has been 20 years since Three Kings (1999) (which should be called Four Kings because there are four main characters, but I digress) came out in theaters, yet it has managed to stay relevant in a time of…
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With the holiday season upon us, studios take it upon themselves to lift our spirits, to release family-friendly entertainment that espouses good tidings with a heartwarming feel. Director Sean Anders had similar ideas with his…
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Peter Berg and Mark Wahlberg are no strangers to each other. After four collaborations in just five years, they’re basically besties in the movie world. But while their first three films together — Lone Survivor, Deepwater…
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As November gets into full swing, more Hollywood studios are beginning to forget about Thanksgiving and head right into the Christmas season. This time, Paramount is the culprit as they’ve released Daddy’s Home 2, the…
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How exciting! My first review! Mark Wahlberg’s next film, Deepwater Horizon, has the honorable distinction of being the film that started my critical pursuits. All reviews will be spoiler free unless there are a lot…