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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…
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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…
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All Quiet on The Western Front Plot Summary w/ Spoilers
I just spent the last 2 and a half hours on the frontlines of war and I cannot tell you how relieved I am that the immaculately portrayed reality of All Quiet on The Western Front is not my present reality. I write this from the comfort of my bed,…
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Sound Of Freedom Controversy Detracts from Powerful Universal Message
I was going to go to the theaters to see good ol’ Oppenheimer since I opted for Barbie last week, but I kept getting headlines about this hidden, controversial, “sleeper film,” called Sound of Freedom. Sound of Freedom is a Christian faith-based film starring Jim Caviezel, the man who played…
