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Divorce In The Black: The Film’s #1 Big Problem
The opening scene of Divorce in the Black is so promising. An angry mother can no longer tolerate the pastor insinuating that her son deserved to die and will go to hell at his very funeral. This scene had me hooked: Unfortunately, the rest of the film was downhill from…
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Is The Marvels Good? Well… It’s Better Than Bad…
At this point, you’ve probably heard so little about The Marvels that it almost seems unnecessary to even ask the question: “Is The Marvels good?” Hearing about the lackluster reception of the film and then watching it for myself, it’s clear to see why reviews have not been particularly glowing. …
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The Mea Culpa Ending Has the Most Disappointing Surprise
I must’ve watched too many Tyler Perry movies growing up because, despite abysmal critic ratings, Mea Culpa is not that bad of a film. Mea Culpa holds your attention, keeping you guessing about how the film’s going to end. However, the movie’s ultimate mistake is that rather than riding the…
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Is Red White And Royal Blue Good? | Feel-Good Escapism But Not The Best Movie
If you’re wondering, “Is Red White And Royal Blue Good?” after watching the film myself, I would say – well, it depends. This film was made to be enjoyed by members of the LGBTQ+ community and it seems to have satisfied that goal. You don’t have to be the target…
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Is Great For Fans | Review
If you enjoy the Mutant Turtle franchise then Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem is not going to change that. This new rendition of the classic TMNT franchise includes all of the humor, heart, and action that makes the franchise so popular and well-beloved. With a plot that fans and…
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Is Love Again A Good Movie? | Formulaic Plot but Exciting Cast
Is Love Again a good movie? Love Again is a cute rom-com with a hopeful message. It includes its own unique perspective on love focusing on the power of technology to connect people in new ways like never before and the inclusion of the timeless vocal sensation, Celine Dion. Besides…
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Is Gran Turismo Movie Good? | The Basic Underdog Formula
Is the Gran Turismo movie good? Well, Gran Turismo is a perfectly mediocre film. With a plot and characters that perfectly fit the mold of the basic underdog story, Gran Turismo‘s most unique quality lies in the ways that the editors brought video game-like effects into real-world circumstances. Every other…
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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah Film is Pretty Basic
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is a Sandler family affair. An Adam Sandler production paraded as Sandler’s highest-ranking film on Rotten Tomatoes to date with a nearly perfect score. Although the film is decent and effectively carries out the classic coming-of-age story embedded with Jewish culture,…
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Is Blue Beetle Good? Family Movie Is Extremely Predictable
Is Blue Beetle Good? Blue Beetle is a cute, predictable movie that spotlights how family strengthens an individual. Although the film holds a strong and heartwarming message, its execution of that message is done so formulaically that you can easily guess the next line of dialogue and the complete plot…
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Asteroid City Analysis | The 2nd Watch Is Better & More Meaningful
Asteroid City is a film that requires two viewings to really start appreciating what it’s trying to say. After the first viewing, it seems as though Asteroid City clearly values style over substance: Its delicious peach and mint pastel color palette, contrasted with serious, vintage black and white scenes. The…
