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Dune Part 2 Sucks: The Truth About The Popular Sequel
A 2 hour and 45-minute movie but I only managed to write 4 sentences of notes… By the end of the film Dune Part 2, I felt no visceral emotion. The movie that was so often declared one of the best films of 2024. A masterpiece. An epic splendor of…
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What Is the Movie DUNE About? | Dune 2021 Was Confusing
This review was originally posted in November 2021 and has been reposted in light of the release of Dune 2. You’ve probably been bombarded with press interviews and red carpet photos of the beautiful Zendaya and Timothee Chalamet promoting the movie Dune. But besides two beautiful people in a desert,…
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Braveheart Review | Wait, This Is Actually A Love Story?
A Braveheart review that focuses more on love than war – not exactly how I expected to start my year but I’m not complaining. I made a goal for myself this year to watch some of the absolute cinema staples that have alluded me to this point. Cut to me…
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Fair Play Ending Explained: Top 3 Shocking Moments in the Film [Spoilers]
Fair Play is such an exquisitely told story. It is a narrative on power, control, and manipulation and how those feelings subtly sneak in to destroy relationships. The Fair Play ending is best understood through three shocking and pivotal moments that elevate this film from good to great. As coworkers,…
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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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Simple Challengers Review: A Sultry, Sweaty Success
Prepare to be whisked away into the world of Challengers, from the precise mind of director Luca Guadagnino. Set in modern day, this sports drama film follows the journey of Tashi & Art & Patrick as they embark on a sharp journey. From the opening scene to the breathtaking finale,…
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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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Sam Bahadur Hit or Flop? Honest Movie Review
I am very happy that my family and I have been able to observe every occasion in a meaningful way. Films like Sam Bahadur made our celebration of Republic Day better and merrier. Sam Bahadur, a biographical war-drama film based on the life of India’s first field marshal Sam Manekshaw,…
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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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Is Oppenheimer Good? Popular Film Is Not For Everyone
If you’re wondering, “Is Oppenheimer good?” prepare yourself for a super honest take on whether Oppenheimer will be worth 3 hours of your time. Full disclosure, I slept through about 30% of this film and am unashamed to say so. I was tired on my way to the theatre and…
